Program Director
Susan Abramovitch
Gowling WLG LLP
Eligible for
The world of arts and entertainment — whether it be music, film, television, live theatre, games or books — can be very creative and exciting.
It is also a very challenging and complex environment, particularly for those working behind-the-scenes.
If you are working in the industry, as a lawyer, producer or business affairs professional, it is essential that you have a solid understanding of the legal aspects of your work. The Osgoode Certificate in Entertainment Law was created to provide those with or without a law degree with a comprehensive and practical overview of entertainment law in Canada.
Now in its 13th year, led by Program Director Susan Abramovitch, and taught by a highly distinguished faculty of experts drawn from the music, film, television, gaming, live stage events and publishing industries, this certificate covers the key principles you need to know, together with practical insights, strategies and tactics for tackling the most pressing issues in entertainment law. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to acquire a comprehensive overview, and to “drill down” into the key issues and challenges that you will likely encounter. You will also receive materials prepared by OsgoodePD’s expert faculty which will serve as a valuable ongoing resource.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Issues to consider when negotiating with “the talent”
How the collective bargaining process works
How tariffs in music are set and how collective rights translate into royalties for artists
The rights that construct the chain of title and how to avoid drafting pitfalls that would undermine it
Strategies to employ when negotiating and drafting option, distribution, format and licensing agreements for film and television
How to understand net profits
Canada and U.S. tax issues that arise for people in the entertainment industry
Financing a co-production: what you need to know
Who Should Attend
Producers
Business Affairs Analysts
Directors of Business Development/Business Affairs
Development Executives
In-House Counsel
Rights Managers and Directors
Entertainment Lawyers in Private Practice
Union and Guild Professionals
Contract Managers and Administrators
Funding Administrators
Policy Advisors
Publishers
Faculty
Program Director
Susan Abramovitch
Gowling WLG LLP
Instructors
Chandler Buchanan
Manager, Regulatory Media, Rogers Communications Inc. (Online Participant – February 2021)
“All topics covered were very useful for painting a full picture of issues that could arise when working in the entertainment industry, whether as a producer or lawyer.”
Agenda
Register
Mar 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7, 2025
$3,795 + TAX
Time
March 3, 2025
9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m (ET)
March 4, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:15 p.m (ET)
March 5, 2025
9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m (ET)
March 6, 2025
9:00 a.m – 5:15 p.m (ET)
March 7, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:45 p.m (ET)
Printable Registration Form
If a downloadable form is required, please contact osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca.
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Certificate Requirements
To receive an Osgoode Certificate, you must attend/view all five program modules and successfully complete an online assessment within 30 days of the last module.
Laurie Christianson
Manager of Contracts and Documents, Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
“Very wide breadth of info, covering a lot of topics. Overview was great. Good to see how various aspects of Entertainment Law all interact.”
CPD and Accreditation
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
| Substantive | 29h 45m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 3h |
| EDI | 2h |
| Total | 34h 45m |
| Substantive | 29h 45m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 3h |
| EDI | 2h |
| Total | 34h 45m |
Are you reporting hours from a previous date?
View our CPD & Accreditation page to see previously calculated hours for this course.
Deeper Learning Opportunities
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Stéphane McRoberts, Program Lawyer
smcroberts@osgoode.yorku.ca
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