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"Top Issues Trending in Fashion Law this Season"

Friday, March 25
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Virtual Event

ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ University Charles Widger School of Law hosts the Seventh Annual Fashion Law Symposium, on Friday, March 25, 2022. This event will bring together inside and outside counsel focusing on the key legal players in the fashion industry. This year’s event will include discussions on how in-house counsel at fashion companies interact with both business leaders and outside counsel to manage legal and compliance issues for some of the most successful businesses in the world.

Sponsored by the Fashion Law Society, this year’s symposium features experts and attorneys from notable companies, including Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Gucci and Duane Morris.

This symposium will take place virtually from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This program is approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 3 Substantive and 1 Ethics Distance CLE credits. Please note registration prior to the event is required. Attendees will receive an email from Eventbrite with the Zoom link to join the symposium on the day of the event. 

Agenda

*Subject to change

9:00–10:00 a.m.: Panel 1 – The Role of In-House Counsel in the Fashion Industry

This panel will focus on the role of in-house counsel in supporting a fashion company’s endeavors, while minimizing the risk of liability and navigating constantly evolving legal rights and obligations, including ethical issues, sustainability and supply chain issues.

, Senior Director & Associate General Counsel, American Eagle Outfitters Inc.  
, Senior Vice President,  General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Louis Vuitton
, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Sustainability Officer, Capri Holdings Limited (Versace, Jimmy Choo & Michael Kors)
, Deputy General Counsel, Jewelers Vigilance Committee

Moderated by , Director, Senior Counsel, Employment & Litigation, Louis Vuitton and Adjunct Professor, ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ University Charles Widger School of Law

10:00–11:00 a.m.: Panel 2 – Fashion Collaborations and Influencers

This panel will discuss the legal aspects of fashion collaborations between brands and celebrities, including the legal implications of brands partnering with influencers for advertising and collaborations.

, Director, Legal, Marc Jacobs 
, Associate, Corporate & Securities Group & Fashion, Luxury & Retail Group, Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP
, Senior Counsel, Tiffany & Co.
, Partner & Co-Chair of Litigation Group, Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP

Moderated by , Founder & Managing Partner, S. Jetter Law, Adjunct Professor, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and Adjunct Professor, St. John's University School of Law

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Panel 3 – New Era of Brand Protection

This panel will address the evolving landscape of brand protection as fashion companies branch into the digital world, including NFTs and the metaverse. This panel will also address legal issues surrounding upcycling and other trends in brand protection.

, Partner, Fashion/Retail/Consumer Branded Products Industry Group, Duane Morris, LLP
, Senior Intellectual Property Counsel, Louis Vuitton
, Intellectual Property Counsel, Gucci

Moderated by , Of Counsel, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

12:00–1:00 p.m.: Panel 4 – Navigating the Changing Workplace

This panel will focus on the changing landscape of employment law issues in the fashion industry, including COVID-19's implications on the workforce and the emphasis companies are placing on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

, Director, Senior Counsel - Employment, Burlington Stores, Inc.
, Employment Counsel, Gucci
, Director, Senior Counsel, Employment & Litigation, Louis Vuitton and Adjunct Professor, ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ University Charles Widger School of Law
, Associate Vice President, Senior Labor & Employment Counsel, Saks Fifth Avenue

Moderated by MarySheila McDonald, John F. Scarpa Professor of Entrepreneurship, ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ University Charles Widger School of Law