Behind the Mask: Name, Image, Likeness
by Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law Entertainment and Sports Law Society
The Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law Entertainment and Sports Law Society is hosting its annual symposium, "Behind the Mask: Name, Image, Likeness," on Friday, April 10, 2026. This event will delve into the evolving legal issues surrounding identity in the sports and entertainment industries, focusing on the commercialization of personal brands by athletes and performers.
Key topics include ownership, representation, and intellectual property challenges associated with name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. The symposium features two panels: "Name, Image & Likeness: Transforming the Business of Sport" and "Behind the Mask: Shaping Ownership and Control of Media Identities."
The event offers networking opportunities during breaks and lunch, with a luncheon keynote by John Tehranian, a renowned intellectual property and entertainment lawyer. Notable speakers include Chris Koras, David Braun, David Brickley, Fred Grinstein, Tilly Norwood, Lottie Webb, and Danielle Van Lier.
Legal professionals, scholars, and students interested in sports and entertainment law will benefit from attending to gain insights into the latest developments in NIL rights and their impact on media, entertainment, and athletics.
The symposium will be held at Chapman University in Orange, California. For more details and registration, please visit the event's official page.
Speakers(8)
Chris Koras
Sports Attorney & Agent; Co-Founder at Game Seven Media
Chris Koras is a sports attorney and agent, co-founder of Game Seven Media, and former Head of Baseball at Klutch Sports.
Danielle Van Lier
Senior Assistant General Counsel, Contracts & Compliance at SAG-AFTRA
Danielle Van Lier is the Senior Assistant General Counsel for Contracts & Compliance at SAG-AFTRA and an adjunct professor at Southwestern Law School.
David Braun
Serial Entrepreneur; Sportstech Expert; VC Advisor
David Braun is a serial entrepreneur and sportstech expert, founder of DASHR and BuddyHelp, and a mentor at LeAD Sports Accelerator.
David Brickley
Founder & CEO at STN Digital
David Brickley is the founder and CEO of STN Digital and host of the Business of Social Podcast.
Fred Grinstein
Co-Founder; AI Strategist at Machine Cinema
Fred Grinstein is the co-founder of Machine Cinema, an AI strategist, and former VP of Development at Viceland.
John Tehranian
Paul W. Wildman Chair & Professor of Law at Southwestern Law School
John Tehranian is a founding partner of One LLP, specializing in intellectual property and entertainment litigation. He has authored three books and numerous articles, with his work cited in landmark intellectual property cases.
Lottie Webb
Creative AI Producer at Particle6/Xicoia
Lottie Webb is a creative AI producer at Particle6/Xicoia, with experience as a factual and documentary producer for platforms like Netflix, BBC, ITV, Discovery, and YouTube.
Tilly Norwood
AI Synthetic Actress at Xicoia
Tilly Norwood is an AI synthetic actress created by Xicoia.
Event Details
- Date
- April 10, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Orange, United States
- Chapman University
- Pricing
- Unknown
- Audience
- Legal professionals, scholars, and students interested in sports and entertainment law.