Curtains Up on Copyright: Navigating Legal Issues Arising in Live Stage ProductionsOn and Off Broadway
Presented by: Doug Nevins Partner I Klaris
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Online via Zoom
Doug Nevin is a partner and the head of theater/live events at Klaris. He is a leading practitioner and thought leader in theater and live arts, known for his passionate advocacy of his clients and projects and for the creative prowess and deep industry knowledge he brings to his clients’ work. His clients list includes many of today’s most prominent producers and producing organizations, internationally renowned creative artists, as well as some of the industry’s most-valued service providers. His production counsel credits include EVERY BRILLIANT THING, SCHMIGADOON, OEDIPUS, PRINCE F*GGOT, THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, BURNOUT PARADISE, YOU GOT OLDER, KENREX, THE UNKNOWN, TRU, GYPSY, STEREOPHONIC, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, ROMEO + JULIET, ALL IN, ALL OUT, PURPOSE, THE LAST FIVE YEARS, JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN, SWEPT AWAY, APPROPRIATE, PATRIOTS, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, LEMPICKA, GUTENBERG!, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, PARADE, Alex Edelman’s JUST FOR US, THE SIGN IN SYDNEY BRUSTEIN’S WINDOW, GREY HOUSE, TOPDOG/UNDERDOG, LIFE OF PI, THE PIANO LESSON, POTUS, IS THIS A ROOM/DANA H., PASS OVER, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, SLAVE PLAY, WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, HOLD ON TO ME DARLING, TEETH, DANNY & THE DEEP BLUE SEA, ONE WOMAN SHOW, and the pie shop SWEENEY TODD. His client list also includes award-winning composers, lyricists, playwrights, performers, authors, directors, choreographers, designers, casting directors, music staff, and some of the world’s preeminent cultural institutions. Doug was honored as a Distinguished Leader at the 2025 New York Legal Awards presented by the New York Law Journal and was recently recognized in Variety’s Legal Impact Report. He is a five-time New York Super Lawyer and an eight-time New York Super Lawyer Rising Star. Doug is a two-time Tony Award nominee, a Lucille Lortel Award winner, and the co-founder of Pride Plays.
Trial Ready: How the Best Paralegals Stay Three Steps Ahead
You already know the basics. You've survived the all-nighters, the last-minute exhibit chaos, and the attorney who changes strategy at 9pm the night before trial. This session isn't about starting from scratch, it's about sharpening everything you already do and showing you where technology can quietly do the heavy lifting.
Join Joe Stephens, J.D., for a practical, skills-forward session built specifically for legal support professionals who want to level up their trial prep game. You'll walk away with proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex case materials into compelling, court-ready presentations faster than ever before.
You’ll explore:
Walk away with strategies you can use immediately and a fresh perspective on what great trial prep actually looks like. Your next case will thank you.
Presented by: Joe Stephens, JD Director, Legal Solutions at Steno
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Online via Zoom
Joe Stephens, J.D. is the Director of Legal Solutions at Steno, and is the architect of one of Texas' largest rural public defender offices where he mastered the art of managing complex cases across twelve counties with limited resources. His diverse professional experience ranges from direct client representation to working three legislative sessions under two different Committee Chairmen in the Texas Legislature. A graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, Joe combines his passion for legal technology with practical experience to help teams work more efficiently, and is now teaching the next generation of legal professionals at Texas Tech University School of Law.
Early Bird Pricing - May 1st to June 13th! LAPA Member: $125.00
LAPA Student Member: $100.00 Non-Member: $150.00
Regular Registration - June 14 to October 9th
LAPA Member: $145.00 (10/10-10/17 $155)
LAPA Student Member: $125.00 (10/10-10/17 $135) Non-Member: $175.00 (10/10-10/17 $200)
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Group Rate (students or paralegals): Purchase 5 or more Registrations and get $10 OFF each Registration. Discounts and/or Group Rates cannot be combined and payments must be made with a single company or school check or credit card.
AGENDA
Continental Breakfast / Exhibitor Meet & Greet
8:30 – 8:45 Good morning and welcome guests!
Charity of Choice: CASA Los Angeles
8:45 – 9:45 General Session (Ethics)
10:00 – 11:00 Morning Break-out Sessions
11:00 -- 11:40 Visit with Exhibitors / Sponsors
11:40 – 1:00 Lunch & Keynote Speaker
1:10 – 2:10 Afternoon Break-out Sessions
2:20 – 3:20 General Session (Ethics)
3:20 Awards
Scholarship, Lifetime Achievement, Maria Teresa Bravo, Volunteer
Closing Remarks
Saturday, October 17, 2026
8:00am – 3:30pm
Benefactor Members: $900 $1000 (after September 18, 2026)
Non-Members: $1050 $1150 (after September 18, 2026)
Schools and Non-Profits: $450 $500 (after September 18, 2026)(Only accredited schools and government recognized non-profit organizations are eligible for this discounted rate)
Registration includes 6' table and two chairs, conference syllabus listing, pre-conference marketing, and access to hundreds of decision making paralegals! Additional items that may be purchased: lunch, syllabus advertising, electrical.
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