The Recording Academy Entertainment Law Initiative has revealed the winner and runners-up of its annual ELI Writing Contest who will be honored during the 26th Annual Entertainment Law Initiative GRAMMY Week Event.
Co-sponsored by the American Bar Association, the ELI Writing Contest sends forth law students to identify and research a current legal issue in the music industry and outline a proposed solution in an essay. The winning paper is published in the ABA's journal, Entertainment & Sports Lawyer.
A $10,000 scholarship is awarded to the winner, a $2,500 scholarship is awarded to two runners-up, and a mentor session with a leading entertainment attorney is given to all three. The winner will also receive tickets to attend the 66th GRAMMY Awards, MusiCares Person of the Year, and the ELI Event.
The winners and runners-up are below:
Winner
Olivia Fortunato, J.D. Candidate\
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law\
New York, NY\
Paper Title: "Post-Mortem Right of Publicity and Technological Advancements"
Runner-Up
Matthew Citron, J.D. Candidate\
UCLA School of Law\
Los Angeles, CA\
Paper Title: "BMI's For-Profit Model and Consent Decree Regulation"
Runner-Up
Emily Cohen, J.D. Candidate\
Duke University School of Law\
Durham, NC \
Paper Title: "A 'Perfect Storm' For Reworking The Copyright Test"
The 2024 Entertainment Law Initiative Service Award will also be presented to Atlantic Records Executive Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs and General Counsel, Michael Kushner at the event. This accolade is awarded to an attorney who has demonstrated commitment to advancing and supporting the music community through service. Capitol Music Group Chair & Chief Executive Officer Michelle Jubelirer will deliver the keynote address at the luncheon.
The Recording Academy established the Entertainment Law Initiative in partnership with the nation's most prominent entertainment attorneys to promote discussion and debate around compelling legal matters and trends in the ever-evolving music industry.
The ELI GRAMMY Week Event is the premier annual gathering of entertainment attorneys to celebrate the achievements of their own practitioners, hear from legal thought leaders, and support students who are pursuing careers in music law.\
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Keep checking GRAMMY.com for news about the Entertainment Law Initiative!\
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