Protecting Creativity in the Digital Era

Designed for creators, inventors and makers, as well as their business & legal counsel, this free event offers attendees a chance to hear directly from representatives from the US Copyright Office as they provide insights into the intersection of intellectual property law, technology and entertainment. Join us for networking before and after the Fireside Chat, hosted with food, drink, and a DJ. Hilgers House is a short ride from the Convention Center (1.7 miles).

CLE credit for attorneys available.

Hosted by TESLAW, ESLABA, TALA

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Lord oversees the Office of Public Information and Education (PIE), which provides authoritative information about copyright law to the public, implements the Office’s communications plan, publishes comprehensive written and audiovisual materials, develops education and outreach programs, and responds to public inquiries about Office policies and practices. She is an expert copyright attorney and one of four legal advisors to the Register of Copyrights.

Alyce Zawacki Law, PLLC is a boutique law firm based in Austin, Texas that is specifically for creatives. We represent emerging artists, creative entrepreneurs and small creative-related businesses, including musicians, actors, filmmakers, visual artists, course creators, writers, NFT creators, graphic designers, wedding professionals, brand marketers, interior designers, influencers, videographers and photographers in the areas of entertainment law, intellectual property law (copyright and trademark), and small business law. We focus on risk management and alternative dispute resolution practices such as negotiation and mediation.

Inspired by the bold and visionary, our attorneys are supporters and protectors of creatives, determined to help them monetize their work and manage the risks associated with bringing their projects to life. We strongly believe that legal education and representation should be within reach for all creatives.

TALA is generously funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Texas Commission on the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit arts.gov.

TALA is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

Host or Publisher TALA: Texas Accountants and Lawyers For The Arts