The University of New Mexico School of Law will offer an MCLE board- approved course for 3.3 general CLE credits on Saturday, Sept. 17, in conjunction with an alumni reunion.
Dickason Prof. of Law Sherri Burr will present “The Global Film & Television Industry: New Mexico’s Role.” Drawing on recent interviews with European film commissioners, lawyers and producers, Burr will discuss the growing effort to globalize film and television production across states and countries.
Burr will also moderate a panel discussion, “Intellectual Property Law Opportunities in New Mexico,” featuring attorneys Saul Cohen and Alberto León who will discuss their respective intellectual property practices and opportunities for New Mexico attorneys.
Cohen began practicing law in 1954. He has represented Hollywood luminaries such as Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable and Steven Spielberg.
León, law school class of 1990, also received his Ph.D. in organic chemistry from UNM.
Burr is the author of numerous law review articles and three books including Entertainment Law in a Nutshell (Thomson West, 2004). A graduate of Yale Law School, she has taught at UNM since 1988.
The cost of the CLE is $15, and includes lunch. For registration and alumni reunion information, call Carmen Rawls at 277- 8184 or e-mail rawls@libra.unm.edu
Contact: Laurie Mellas, (505) 277-5915