Scott Keniley
Senior Partner
T: 770-263-0000
E: scott@k5law.com
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- General Counsel
- Conference Chairman
- Frequent Lecturer
- Intellectual Property
- Judge
- Professor
- Litigation
- Corporate
- Private Practice
- Board Member
- Keynote Speaker
- Entertainment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Private Practice (2004-Present) Atlanta
(Keniley|Kumar, LLC and formerly Keniley Law Firm, PC)
Practice Areas: Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property, Digital Licensing, Corporate, Business, Entertainment, General Counsel & Consulting, Gambling, Litigation, E-commerce, Labor, Shareholder and Creditors’ Rights.
SIGNIFICANT REPRESENTATIONS
- Litigation involving major music artist’s estate.
- Represented Internet Video Gaming Companies and ISPs in content acquisitions, licensing, privacy and ecommerce policies, brand and revenue model development.
- Represented International Internet/Mobile Gambling and Lottery Conglomerate in all facets of USA and international gambling law including, but not limited to governmental compliance, IP protection and licensing, corporate structuring, Internet Site conditions and e-commerce.
- Acquisition of sports equipment entity, assets and associated IP, including due diligence and documentation. Business Consulting, Business Plan development.
- IP licensing to networks including Fox Sports, ESPN, CBS Sports, SI.com, Spike, MTV & BET.
- Successfully represented Internet Service Providers (ISP) under Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) safe harbor provision.
- Represented Lifestyle and Business magazines in acquisitions, IP prosecution and protection, personal likeness and trademark licensing/clearances, litigation and litigation management.
- Represented artists and companies in Joint Venture agreements with Fortune 500 companies.
Professor, Georgia State University (2014-Present) Atlanta
- Artist Representation
- Entrepreneurship in Music
- Legal Aspects in Music
Professor, SAE Institute (2009-2014) Atlanta
- Copyright & Entertainment Law
- Music Business
- Entrepreneurship
- Graduation Keynote Speaker (2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014)
Judge, Lithonia Municipal Court (2004-2008) Dekalb County, GA
Presided over Governmental Compliance and Misdemeanor Criminal matters.
Compendia Media Group, Inc./
Platinum Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ PTET) (1999-October 2004) Atlanta/ Nashville
Executive Vice President & General Counsel: Oversaw all aspects of the operations, Intellectual Property, corporate, business, licensing, litigation, acquisitions, joint ventures and labor legal needs for the $60M gross revenue, publicly traded media company.
SIGNIFICANT REPRESENTATIONS
- New Fortune 100 Owner: Senior Team Member. Instrumental in Platinum Entertainment, Inc. sale and asset transfer to Dominion Resource (DOW: D).
- Digital Media/Digital Delivery initiative. Directed digital download model and licenses.
- Successful Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: Responsible for all aspects of real, company & Intellectual Property cataloging and preservation. Internal liaison to bankruptcy court and steering committee.
- “Go Forward” Business Plan: Instrumental in creating new business model, negotiated senior personnel and new employee compensation packages, developed traditional & Internet marketing campaign & integrated advanced technology for more efficient business and legal operations.
- Branding/IP Licensing Deals:
- House of Blues Joint Venture Trademark License and branded music series.
- Coca-Cola Trademark and Copyright Licenses for multi/album/year holiday music series.
- Lion’s Gate Films’ Oscar Winning “Monster’s Ball” Soundtrack.
- Sir George Martin (Beatles) Executive Producer/Endorsement/Branding Agreement.
- National Geographic multi/album/year brand license for music series.
- IP Asset Acquisitions/Sales: Valuation, negotiation, due diligence and documentation.
- Royal Philharmonic Master Catalog.
- House of Blues Music Catalog.
- Industry Impact: Developed and Negotiated “ground breaking” “No Recoup/No Deduction” Music Copyright License: Artist: Kansas. Topic at various music industry conferences.
Private Practice (1996-1999) Atlanta
Practice Areas: General Practice, Corporate, Contract, Commercial, Intellectual Property, Entertainment, Labor and Litigation.
SIGNIFICANT REPRESENTATIONS
- Negotiated several “New Horizon” catalog and individual copyright licenses with predominant New Media and digital aggregators.
- Successfully represented clients in royalty collection actions.
- Represented Business/IP Interests of Former World Heavy Weight Champion Boxer.
- Corporate Counsel to Business/IP Interests of former WCW World Heavy Weight Champion Wrestler.
Fox and Farmer, PC (1992 – 1996) Chattanooga
Associate: Civil Litigation and court appointed Criminal Defense.
SIGNIFICANT REPRESENTATIONS
- Developed the initial Georgia practice for the three city midsized law firm.
EDUCATION, ADMISSIONS & ASSOCIATIONS
EDUCATION
- Oklahoma City University, School of Law Juris Doctorate
- Luther L. Bohanon Inn of Court CV.
- Clerk: Federal Public Defender, Western District of Oklahoma (3 Years).
- Intern: Oklahoma Indian Legal Affairs (2 Years).
- University of Oklahoma Bachelor of Arts
- Communications (Business Negotiations & Kinesics).
- University of London, England
- International Business & Economics.
- Gaming & Gambling Statistics (Under William Eadington).
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
Georgia: Member of the State Bar of Georgia (All courts).
United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia.
Tennessee: United States District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee.
PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- Board of Governors: Recording Academy (“Grammys”) 2013-2015
- Educational Chairman: North American Entertainment, Sports &
IP Law Summit 1998-2015
- U.S. National Program Advisory Committee: SAE Institute 2011-2014
- Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia 1996-2015
- Intellectual Property Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia 2004-2015
- Business Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia 2004-2013
- Immigration Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia 2010-2013
- ABA Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries 1996-2004/2014
- Peachtree Corners Business Association(Founding Member) 2012-2013
- General Counsel: Louisville Music Industry Alliance 2003-2006
- Board Member: Georgia Lawyers for the Arts 2001-2002
- Board Member: Southern Entertainment & Art Law Center 1999-2001
- Guest Speaker and/or Panelist: Including, but not limited to (Law Schools: University of Oklahoma, University of Georgia, University of Florida, Southern University, University of Miami, Emory University, Florida Coastal School of Law, Georgia State University, Undergraduate: University of Georgia, SAE Institute, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse University, Spellman College, Fort Valley State University, Kennesaw State University, Other: Georgia Music Hall of Fame, SXSW, Cutting Edge Music Conference, North American ESIP Law Conference). Complete list upon request.
- Published:
- Gwinnett Business Journal: New Georgia Law: blue pencil it in. August 2011
- Wing Chun Kung Fu Association Quarterly, R.E.S.P.E.C.T. May, 2009
- Copyright Magazine, Production Agreements, June 2006
- Indie Magazine, Independent Artists, April, 2003
- Indie Magazine, Are You Ready to Be Judged? February, 2003
Scott Keniley, Esq.
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Scheduled Future Speaking Engagements
- Spring 2015: Professor, Legal Aspect In Music, Georgia State University, 2015
- November 2015: Chairman, 27th Annual North American Entertainment, Sports & IP Law Conference
Past Speaking Engagements
- Chairman, 26th Annual North American Entertainment, Sports & IP Law Summit, Costa Rica
- Panelist: Artist Getting Screwed? Round 2014, 26th Annual North American Entertainment, Sports & IP Law Conference, Costa Rica
- Guest Speaker: Broad Scope of Entertainment Law: From the Eyes of James Brown, University of Oklahoma School of Law, 2014
- Professor, Entrepreneurship in Music, Georgia State University, 2014
- Professor, Artist Representation, Georgia State University, 2014
- Professor, Entrepreneurship, SAE Institute, Summer, 2014
- Panelist, (CLE)Representing Producers: The Art of the Deal, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans
- Panelist, (CLE)Future of Entertainment, Gaming & Sports, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans
- Panelist, (CLE) Entertainment Law Practice Development, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans
- Professor, Copyright & Entertainment Law, SAE Institute, Summer 2014
- Professor: Music Business, SAE Institute, Summer, 2014
- Lecturer: Music Law 101, National Business Institute, 2014
- Professor: Music Business, SAE Institute, Spring, 2014
- Professor, Copyright & Entertainment Law, SAE Institute, Winter, 2014
- Professor: Music Business, SAE Institute, Winter, 2014
- Panelist: Digital Content Licensing-Battle Lines Are Drawn? 25th Annual North American Entertainment, Sports & IP Law Conference, Montego Bay, Jamaica 2013
- Chairman, 25th Annual North American Entertainment, Sports & IP Law Conference, Montego Bay, Jamaica 2013
- Professor: Music Business, SAE Institute, Fall, 2013
- Professor, Entrepreneurship, SAE Institute, Fall, 2013
- Key Note Speaker, Graduation Ceremonies, SAE Institute, 2013
- Professor, Copyright & Entertainment Law, SAE Institute, Summer, 2013
- Professor, Music Business, SAE Institute, Summer, 2013
- Guest Speaker: : Music, Technology and the Internet, University of Oklahoma School of Law, 2013
- Professor, Music Business, SAE Institute, Spring, 2013
- Professor, Entrepreneurship, SAE Institute, Spring, 2013
- Guest Speaker: Entertainment and IP Law in Digital Licensing, Florida Coastal University College of Law, 2013
- Professor, Copyright & Entertainment Law, SAE Institute, Spring, 2013
- Professor, Music Business, SAE Institute, Fall, 2012
- Panelist: Content/IP Licensing To Digital Ventures, 24th Annual North American Entertainment, Sports & IP Law Conference, Cancun, Mexico, 2012
- Chairman, 24th Annual North American Entertainment, Sports & IP Law Conference, Cancun, Mexico, 2012
- Guest Speaker: Entertainment and IP Law/ Digital Licensing, University of Oklahoma School of Law, 2012
- Panelist: Patents, Trademark and Copyright Issues in Representing Entertainment New Technology Entrepreneurs, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2012
- Panelist: Across All Platforms: Complexities of Licensing in the Digital Age, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2012
- Professor, Entrepreneurship, SAE Institute, Summer, 2012
- Professor, Copyright & Entertainment Law, SAE Institute, Summer, 2012
- Professor, Music Business, SAE Institute, Summer, 2012
- Panelist, DIY- Faction or Fiction? Working with Majors, Indies or Yourself, SXSW, Austin, TX 2012
- Professor, Music Business, SAE Institute, Spring, 2012
- Professor, Music Business(night), SAE Institute, Spring, 2012
- Professor, Entrepreneurship, SAE Institute, Spring, 2012
- Professor, Copyright & Entertainment Law, SAE Institute, Spring, 2012
- Panelist, Representing the Entrepreneur, “Shareholder Chess,” 23rd North American Entertainment, Sports & IP Law Conference, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 2011
- Chairman, 23rd North American Entertainment, Sports & IP Law Conference, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 2011
- Panelist, Publishing Payouts, Collections and New Legislation, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2011
- Panelist, Transactional Issues deriving from Recording/Film Contracts and Artists Agreements, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans
- Professor, Entrepreneurship, SAE Institute, Fall, 2011
- Professor, Copyright & Entertainment Law, SAE Institute, Fall, 2011
- Published, Gwinnett Business Journal, “New Georgia Law: blue pencil it in,” August 2011
- Guest Speaker, Introduction to the Music Industry, Georgia State University, 2011
- Professor, Entrepreneurship, SAE Institute, Spring, 2011
- Guest Speaker, Business of Intellectual Property, Kennesaw State University, 2011
- Key Note Speaker, Graduation Ceremonies, SAE Institute, 2011
- Professor, Copyright & Entertainment Law, SAE Institute, Spring, 2011
- Guest Speaker, Economics of Contract Drafting, Georgia State University College of Law, 2010
- Chairman, 22nd North American Entertainment, Sports & IP Law Conference, Guanacasta, Costa Rica, 2010
- Panelist, New Business to Patent to VC, 22nd Annual North American Entertainment, Sports & IP Law Conference, Guanacasta, Costa Rica, 2010
- Guest Speaker, Royalty Economics, SAE Institute, 2010
- Panelist, The New Producers” Agreements, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2010
- Panelist, Publishing Agreements-Thinking Outside the Box, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2010
- Panelist, Producer Agreements, the New 800 lb Gorilla Contract, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2010
- Key Note Speaker, Graduation Ceremonies, SAE Institute, 2010
- Guest Speaker, Contracts, Georgia State University College of Law, 2010
- Guest Speaker, New Contract Paradigms, University of Georgia, 2010
- Chairman, 21st North American Entertainment, Sports & IP Law Conference, Guanacasta, Costa Rica, 2010, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 2009
- Panelist, “Gambling Sweepstakes & Advertising” 21st North American Entertainment, Sports & IP Law Conference, Guanacasta, Costa Rica, 2010, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 2009
- Guest Speaker, Business Issues in New Age Agreements, University of Georgia, 2009
- Panelist, Recording Contracts and Artists Agreements, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2009
- Panelist, Licensing Opportunities and Revenue Streams, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2009
- Published, R.E.S.P.E.C.T., Wing Chun Kung Fu Association Quarterly, 2009
- Guest Speaker, Royalty Economics, University of Georgia, 2009
- Chairman, 20th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 2008
- Panelist, Indie Record Releases by Private Practice Lawyers, 20th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 2008
- Guest Speaker, Rate Next Hip Hop & R&B Conference, Atlanta, 2008
- Panelist, Copyright Infringement Issues, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2008
- Panelist, Recording Contracts & Artist Agreements, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2008
- Panelist, Independent Record Companies: How do They Get to the Top? Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2008
- Panelist, Strategic Artist Contracts, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2008
- Panelist, What Part Does Law Play In DIY? SXSW Music Conference, Austin, TX 2008
- Chairman, 19th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2007
- Panelist, Distribution Deals, Outlets & Options 19th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2007
- Panelist, Deal or No Deal-Major, Indie, or DIY? University of Georgia, Athens, 2007
- Panelist, Current Recording Agreement Concerns, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2007
- Panelist, Artist Agreements that Artists may Face, Alone Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2007
- Panelist, Building the Successful Music Company, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2007
- Panelist, JD Empowerment in Entertainment Law Southern University and Louisiana State University Schools of Law, In association with United States Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, Baton Rouge, LA 2007
- Panelist, The Indie Company Takeover- Creating The Beast 18th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Cancun, Mexico, 2006
- Chairman, 18th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Cancun, Mexico, 2006
- Panelist, Breaking In & Staying in the Business, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2006
- Panelist, Artist Contract Agreements, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2006
- Panelist, Copyrights & Publishing-Infringement Issues, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2006
- Panelist, Recording Agreements, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2006
- Guest Speaker, Running Your Record Company, Music Therapy 101, World Congress Center, Atlanta, 2006
- Guest Speaker, Music Biz 2006, On Stage Live Revue, Atlanta
- Published, Copyright Magazine, “Production Agreements,” June 2006
- Guest Speaker, Setting Up A Record Company, Music Therapy 101, Atlanta, 2006
- Guest Speaker, What You Need to Know Entering The Music Industry, Gateway Music Conference, Macon, 2006
- Chairman, 17th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2005
- Panelist, Where’s The Money In Music? 2005 New Deal Frontiers 17th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2005
- Panelist, Record Company Economics, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2005
- Panelist, Entertainment Basic Contracts, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2005
- Panelist, Breaking into and Staying in the Music Industry, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2005
- Panelist, Where’s The Money? A Breakdown of Music Money Sources, Thirsty Melon Music Festival, Louisville, 2005
- Panelist, So You Want to Start a Record Company? Its More Than Just Making Music, Thirsty Melon Music Festival, Louisville, 2005
- Panelist, Management Deals & Responsibilities, Thirsty Melon Music Festival, Louisville, 2005
- Panelist, Legal Issues that Affect Your Music Careers, Thirsty Melon Music Festival, Louisville, 2005
- Guest Speaker, Where’s The Money, On Stage Live Revue, Atlanta, 2005
- Guest Speaker, The recording, management, publishing and production deal: What to know before you sign, University of Florida School of Law, Gainesville, 2005
- Guest Speaker, New Market Schemes: Thinking Outside the Box to Get Your Music Heard, University of Florida School of Law, Gainesville, 2005
- Chairman, 16th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 2004
- Panelist, So You Want To Start A Record Company, Everyone Else Has, 16th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 2004
- Panelist, Entertainment and Publishing Law For The IP Lawyer 16th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 2004
- Guest Speaker, Entertainment Law, Emory University School of Law, 2004
- Panelist, Music Publishing 101” Entertainment Law Basic Boot Camp, Omni Hotel, Atlanta 2004
- Guest Speaker, Sony Music Urban Showcase, Louisville, KY, 2004
- Special Guest, Industry Lounge T.V. Show, June 1, 2004
- Special Guest, Industry Lounge T.V. Show, May 25, 2004
- Panelist, Music Agreements and Transactions, M.A.P. Series, Louisville, KY, 2004
- Guest Speaker, Copyright & Trademark Explained, M.A.P. Series, Louisville, KY, 2004
- Guest Speaker, Business Entity Purpose and Creation, M.A.P. Series, Louisville, KY, 2004
- Guest Speaker, The Business of Music, On Stage Live Revue, Atlanta, 2004
- Guest Speaker, Production Deals Explained, Emory University Law School, Atlanta, GA, 2004
- Panelist, Exploiting Your Intellectual Property, M.A.P. Series, Louisville, KY, 2004
- Entertainment Attorney Q&A, lmiacentral.com, Louisville Music Industry Alliance
- Chairman, 15th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 2003
- Moderator/Panelist, Modern Recording Deal Deductions Explained, 15th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 2003
- Lecturer, Recording Agreement Economics, M.A.P. Series, Louisville, KY, 2003
- Host/Founder, M.A.P. Series (Musician’s Action Plan), Louisville, KY, 2003
- Panelist, Internet Distribution-Dollars & Sense. Good for the Artist or Not? Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2003
- Panelist, CD Dollars: From Consumers to ? A Close Up View of Record Company Economics, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2003
- Panelist, Developing an Entertainment Practice in Today’s Economy, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2003
- Entertainment Attorney Q&A, Internationallonghairs.com
- Host/Sponsor, Mom’s Music Festival Party, Caesar’s Palace, Louisville, KY, 2003
- Panelist, Independent Artists: Career or Farm Team for the Majors, Mom’s Music Festival, Louisville, KY, 2003
- Panelist, The Label Deal- Major, Independent & Production Deals Explained. Mom’s Music Festival, Louisville, KY, 2003
- Guest Speaker, New Media and its Effect on the Entertainment Industry: The Real Deal,” University of Miami, Florida, College of Law, 2003
- Published: Indie Magazine, “Independent Artists” April, 2003
- Published: Indie Magazine, “Are You Ready to Be Judged?” February, 2003
- Panelist, Emerging Issues in The Music Industry, Hot for Fire Thursday Urban Music Showcase, Atlanta, 2002
- Guest Speaker, Music Therapy 101, Atlanta, 2002
- Chairman, 14th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Puerto Vallarta, 2002
- Panelist, Music Deals: Thinking Outside the Box, 14th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Puerto Vallarta, 2002
- Panelist, Artists Assets, Lost Royalties and Masters, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2002
- Moderator, Entertainment Contracts: Real World Music Biz-Contracts You Will See, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans 2002
- Moderator, Let’s Make a Deal: A Review of Today’s Music Industry Options, Athfest Music Festival, Athens, GA, 2002
- Chairman, 13th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Puerto Vallarta, 2001
- Panelist, Licensing Intellectual Trademarks to the Entertainment Industry, 13th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Puerto Vallarta, 2001
- Moderator, Basics of Music Licensing, State Bar of Georgia & Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, Basics Boot Camp, Atlanta, 2001
- Panelist, Do I Need a Manager and What Can They Do For Me? Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2001
- Panelist, Recording Contracts: A Comparative Review of Traditional and Digital Agreements, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2001
- Moderator, Artist, Manager, Producer and Booking Agreements, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2001
- Speaker, Georgia Music Hall of Fame, Macon, Georgia, 2001
- Panelist, Atlantis Music Festival, 2001
- Panelist, Anatomy of a Press Kit, Athfest Music Festival, Athens, GA, 2001
- Panelist, Recording Contracts Explained, Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, Atlanta, 2001
- Chairman, 12th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Costa Rica, 2000
- Panelist, City Beat: Urban Music and its Representation, 12th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Costa Rica, 2000
- Panelist, Annual State of Music Industry, 12th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Costa Rica, 2000
- Guest Speaker, Music Therapy 101, Spellman University, 2000
- Panelist, Band Membership, Management & Booking Agreements, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans 2000
- Panelist, Evaluating Distribution Agreements-Traditional and Digital. And What About Napster, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2000
- Panelist, The Internet-The Future of Music, Athfest Music Festival, Athens, GA, 2000
- Guest Speaker, Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, 2000
- Chairman, 11th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Curacao, 1999
- Moderator, Back to the Basics-Entertainment Agreements for the Novice, 11th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Curacao, 1999
- Panelist, Ethics in Artist Representation, 11th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Curacao, 1999
- Guest Speaker, Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, 1999
- Guest Speaker, Music Therapy 101, Morehouse University, 1999
- Panelist, Innovative Deals, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 1999
- Speaker, Black Radio Music Coalition Annual Conference, Fort Valley State University, Georgia, 1999
- Chairman, 10th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Acapulco, 1998
- Guest Speaker, Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, 1998
- Guest Speaker, Music Therapy 101, Clark Atlanta University, 1998