[Virtual] Paris Fashion Law and Innovation Conference

The Paris Fashion Law and Innovation Conference is going virtual this year and will be held over the course of several days on October 20-21. These are challenging times, and the conference will tackle some of the most difficult questions faced by key industry players in 2020, and address what the future holds for the fashion industry in 2021 and beyond. Given the multitude of global challenges due to COVID-19, the conference will offer perspectives from both the United States and France. Programming will be held midday EST so as to allow individuals from all time zones participate.  Our flexible format this year will provide greater opportunity to explore a myriad of issues, with some of the leading business and legal minds in the industry.  This past year has been a bumpy ride for the fashion industry, so buckle up, and get ready to address these challenges and provide a path forward to recovery.

Co-Hosted by the FBA Intellectual Property Law Section and French American Bar Association

Agenda

Tuesday, October 20

11:00 – 11:30 a.m. EST (8:00 – 8:30 a.m. PST / 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. CET)
Opening Remarks and Keynote Address

Opening Remarks by Conference Chairs
– Céline Bondard, Principal, Cabinet Bondard
– Olivera Medenica, Partner, Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP
Sponsorship Remarks
– Ira Cohen, Section Chair, FBA Intellectual Property Law
– Robb Roby, Partner, Knobbe Martens
Keynote Address: The Development of Fashion Law Education in Modern Times
– Dr. Joan Anfossi-Divol, Senior Lecturer and former VP for External Relations and International Affairs, Université de Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne

12:00 – 1:30 p.m. EST / 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. PST / 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. CET
Now and Next:  State of the Fashion Industry and 2021 Outlook
This panel will address the state of the fashion industry given the current global pandemic.  Panelists will provide an overview of the most salient issues in the European Union, North and South America, and in Asia.  Particular attention will be placed on the status of retailers, and how the fashion industry has evolved as a result of the pandemic.

• Céline Bondard, Principal, Cabinet Bondard
• Danielle Garno, Partner, Co-chair of Retail, Cozen O’Connor
• Douglas Hand, Partner, Hand Baldachin Associates LLP
• Patricia L. Milon, Executive Director, IFM Alumni (Institut Français de La Mode – Alumni)
• Gary Wassner, CEO, Hilldun Corporation; Chairman, Interluxe Holdings LLC

Wednesday, October 21

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST / 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST / 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CET
Global Brand Protection Challenges Amidst the COVID Pandemic
Discussion will cover the impact of the pandemic on intellectual property rights, from implications relating to bankruptcy, to force majeure and prosecution considerations, as well as the rise in counterfeit products on the market. 

• Charlene A. Azema, Partner, Knobbe Martens
• Jean-Baptiste Bourgeois, Founding Partner, Rezac Law Group
• Olivera Medenica, Partner, Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. EST / 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. PST / 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. CET
COVID Disruption: A Sustainable Future for the Fashion Industry
This panel will unpack the most prevalent environmental and sustainability issues that are encountered in the global fashion industry. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of the global pandemic on the fashion industry’s environmental footprint and the relationship between both. Panelists will examine recent legislation and will address how the fashion industry has and may adapt to these changes.

• Francoise Labrousse, Practice Leader Government Regulation, Jones Day
• Tazia Smith, Managing Director, Capital Partnerships & IR, Closed Loop Partners
• Dr. Mark Sumner, Lecturer in Fashion and Sustainability, School of Design, University of Leeds
• Kenya N. Wiley, Founder and Policy Counsel, Fashion Innovation Alliance

Registration

Registration for this event is now closed. Registered attendees will receive information on how to access virtual panels on Monday, October 18. Contact meetings@fedbar.org with questions.

Live Captioning
Should you request live captioning or another accommodation in order to participate in this virtual program, please contact meetings@fedbar.org at least 10 days before the event so we may make the necessary arrangements.

Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on October 13, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

CLE

Attendees can receive up to 3 hours of General US CLE Credit (3.6 hours for 50min states). Credit for these virtual panels will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast and your bar number must be accurate in our database to receive credit.

FABA will process French CLE requests.

Sponsors

Educational Partner
NYSBA Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section

Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact sponsor@fedbar.org for more information.

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