This session offers an introduction to the industry standards that govern music contracts. Tailored for aspiring music professionals, legal practitioners, and individuals involved in the music business, the presentation focuses on essential contractual concepts and the analysis of industry-standard agreements.

This session examines the fundamental terms and clauses found in various music contracts, including recording agreements, publishing deals, and management contracts. Participants will explore how these terms shape the legal and financial relationships among artists, labels, and other stakeholders.

SPEAKER: Amber Simon, JD, LLM

This session focuses on reviewing a legal memorandum for the Certified Paralegal (CP^®) Skills Exam, the second exam required for obtaining the CP^® credential from NALA. It introduces the proper format of a memorandum that is required for the CP^® Skills Exam. The presentation will include a discussion of a factual scenario, a review of hypothetical statutes for writing the memorandum, and an analysis of a sample memorandum based on the scenario. The analysis will cover its format and four different parts: facts, issues, discussion/analysis, and conclusions. Scoring for the Skills Exam will also be reviewed.

SPEAKER: Glenn Leier, JD