Putting the "IP" in Independant Music: How Intellectual Property Rights effect Independent Musicians

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Bertis Downs: Bertis Downs lives in Athens, Georgia, where he received his law degree in 1981 from the University of Georgia's School of Law. He represented the band R.E.M. throughout the band's career and has remained an advisor to their various endeavors since disbandment. In 1988 Downs originated the Entertainment Law course at the University School of Law. Since then, he has regularly nourished his interest in teaching by speaking at various continuing legal education, law schools and music industry conferences.

Careers with the Georgia Business Court

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If you are interested in a career practicing business law in Georgia, you may have cases before the new Georgia Business Court. Join Judge Walt Davis and one of his law clerks to learn more about the court and opportunities to advance your career by working for the court, either as an extern during the school year or summer or as a post-grad law clerk for the court. Judge Davis will describe the jurisdiction and procedures of the court and talk about the kinds of cases and controversies that he is hearing since the court began operations on August 1 of this year.

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