From Law Practice to Law & Order: Making the Leap to Television
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 6:30 PM
Registration:
NYC Bar Member Price : $15.00 Register
Non City Bar Member Price : $25.00 Register
This presentation will be invaluable for attorneys and law students thinking about a transition to a career in television. Our esteemed panelists, who work in a variety of areas within the field, will share how they leveraged their legal backgrounds to open doors into the competitive world of TV. They will also offer an inside look into the professional rewards and challenges of working on hit television and journalism programs.
Speakers:
TERENCE WINTER, Television Writer & Producer, The Sopranos (HBO)
STAR JONES, Television Host, Star Jones (TruTV), The View (ABC)
RYAN SMITH, Attorney, Zuber & Taillieu LLP; Television Host & Commentator, My Two Cents (BET Network), Underdog to Wonderdog (Animal Planet)
HENRY SCHLEIFF, Television Executive, Networks: Discovery, Hallmark, Court TV
MATTHEW MCGOUGH, TV Writer & Legal Advisor, Show: Law & Order
Moderator:
STEFAN SCHICK, Associate, Entertainment Department, Loeb & Loeb LLP; Cast Member, Chicago City Limits
Registration is necessary.