In-house Group Forms New Committee for Sports and EntertainmentThe Association of Corporate Counsel Expands its Committee Practice Areas to Focus on Two Popular Industries for MembersPosted: Nov 30, 2011 Washington, D.C. (November 30, 2011) – The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) announced the establishment of a new membership committee, the Sports & Entertainment Committee. This group will serve members with an interest in sports and entertainment law, and will focus on such areas as contracts, licensing, sponsorships, endorsements, intellectual property and technology. “We are excited about the opportunity to create a new platform for in-house counsel to share best practices in these industries – all while developing much needed industry specific resources,” stated Norman Wain, chair of the Sports & Entertainment Committee and general counsel, chief of business affairs for USA Track & Field. “Our goal is to meet member needs through our eGroups, legal updates and local events with ACC chapters. We also want to utilize the great networking and technology tools that ACC already provides to all its 29,000 members,” explained Wain, also a member of ACC's Board of Directors. In addition to Mr. Wain, the committee’s leadershipincludes: Emily Roisman, Vice President & Corporate Counsel for Feld Entertainment, Inc. (Vice-Chair); Kathleen Rodin, Assistant General Counsel for Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club, LLC (Secretary); Courtney Lewis, Legal Counsel for Phoenix Coyotes(Membership Chair – Sports); Kristin McQueen, Senior Vice President for Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (Membership Chair – Entertainment); and David Cohen, Director of Legal Affairs and Risk Management for Angels Baseball LP (Program Chair). Formed in the Fall 2011, the Sports & Entertainment Committee has quickly grown, to nearly 400 members to date. Members have presented CLE programs at ACC’s 2011 Annual Meeting, teamed up with the ACC’s Southern California Chapter on a joint local program and is building sports and entertainment-related resources for ACC members. Scheduled programs for 2012, which are in the form of brief topic-based presentations called “Legal Quick Hits,” include:
For more information on the Sports & Entertainment Committee and its upcoming programs, visit www.acc.com/committees/sec.
About ACC: The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world’s largest organization serving the professional and business interests of lawyers who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations and other private-sector organizations around the globe. ACC promotes the common interests of its members, provides resources to help save time, money and effort, contributes to their continuing education and provides a voice on issues of global importance. With more than 29,000 members in more than 75 countries, employed by over 10,000 organizations, ACC connects its members to the people and resources necessary for both personal and professional growth. By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com.
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