Practicing Comic Book Law: Drafting Contracts That Bring Comics to Life

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About This Course

In this engaging CLE course, participants will tackle the essential agreements every comic book attorney needs to master. You'll learn how to draft collaboration agreements, publishing deals, merchandising contracts, and film/TV licensing agreements—all under the guidance of experienced professionals.

This CLE course emphasizes practical exercises like spotting legal issues, refining client negotiations, and drafting key contract provisions. Gain the tools and confidence to excel in the comic book publishing legal landscape.

Lecturers for this Course

Thomas A. Crowell, Esq. Gamal Hennesy, Esq. Jeff Trexler, Esq. Jason Yarn, Esq.

Lecturer Bios

Thomas A. Crowell, Esq.

Thomas A. Crowell, Esq. is a partner in the law firm of Lane Sash and Larrabee, LLP, in the firm's New York office. He is also the Director from Practice, emeritus, of The Indie Film Clinic at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Mr. Crowell counsels clients on a wide range of entertainment law and intellectual property rights issues, in practice areas that range from film and television to comic book publishing, music, and the graphic arts. He is the series editor of the Focal Press "Pocket Lawyer for...." series of legal guide books and author of both "The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers" (Focal Press, 2ed. 2011) and the first dedicated legal guide for the comic book industry: "The Pocket Lawyer for Comic Book Creators" (Focal Press 2014). Mr. Crowell received his JD from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he graduated cum Laude, Order of the Coif. He is admitted to the bars of New York, New Jersey, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

www.thomascrowell.com
tcrowell@lanesash.com
@lawcrow

Gamal Hennesy, Esq.

A former international contracts manager with Marvel Enterprises, Gamal Hennessy is an experienced commercial contracts attorney with expertise in drafting and negotiating comic book publishing and IP licensing. During his career, he’s represented major corporate clients including Amazon Publishing, Marvel Comics, After Shock, Mad Cave Studios as well as independent artists and writers.

Jeff Trexler, Esq.

Jeff Trexler, Esq. (JD, Yale; PhD, Duke) is an attorney and Associate Director of the Fashion Law Institute. Jeff has worked with media and fashion clients from around the world on issues ranging from start-up formation and tax strategy to corporate ethics and intellectual property.

jeff.trexler@gmail.com
@jefftrexler

Jason Yarn, Esq.

Jason Yarn, Esq. has been an agent for ten years and an attorney for six, working in the literary department and business affairs at Paradigm Talent Agency before going out on his own. His agency represents award winning and #1 New York Times bestselling authors of fiction and non-fiction for adults and children, in addition to handling film and television rights.

https://www.jasonyarnliteraryagency.com
@kalyarn

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Practicing Comic Book Law: Drafting Contracts That Bring Comics to Life

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