Agenda / Content Covered

Session Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern
Presenter: Matthew B. Wenzlau

1. Overview of Potential Liabilities
2. Contracting With Sponsors, Staff and Talent
3. Assessing and Reducing Health and Safety Risks
4. Law Enforcement, Security, and Alcohol and Drug Issues
5. Common Employment Law Issues
6. Reviewing Marketing Efforts and Intellectual Property Issues
7. Permits, Licenses, Releases, and Waivers
8. Insurance Considerations

Accreditation Details:

MATTHEW B. WENZLAU is the founder of the WSE Firm, PLLC located in Nashville, Tennessee and Scottsdale, Arizona. For over 20 years, he has worked in the music, film, entertainment, and privacy/data industries. Mr. Wenzlau's body of work includes securitization, funding, and distribution for multi-million dollar motion pictures; production counsel/producer for feature-length films and television shows; and general counsel for Grammy award winning music artists, film stars, influencers, and a diverse array of celebrities. From a business perspective, he frequently handles multiple vendor, distributor, and supply-chain arrangements, which businesses can leverage into their daily operations. Mr. Wenzlau represents clients in private disputes, arbitrations, and negotiations involving entertainment-related matters. His practice also includes legal and branding matters involving federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, including the USPTO, United States Copyright Office, and the SEC. Mr. Wenzlau is a long-time member of the Recording Academy, Gospel Music Association, and the Country Music Association. He earned his B.A. degree from Baylor University, his J.D. degree from Regent University School of Law, and his M.B.A. degree from Arizona State University. Mr. Wenzlau is a member of the State Bar of Arizona and the Tennessee Bar Association, and is admitted to practice before the Federal District Court of Arizona and the United States Tax Court.