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SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Law Section: 2026 Art and Fashion Law Conference
DESCRIPTION:On April 23 & 24\, 2026 the Federal Bar Association Intellectual Property Law Section’s Art & Fashion Law Conference returns to Dunnington\, Bartholow & Miller LLP. Featuring ten CLE sessions\, two keynote speakers and networking opportunities\, this two-day conference held in the heart of New York City is a must for those interested in the intersection of art\, fashion\, and the law. Registration is now open! \nView the Brochure Here\nApril 23\, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm – Art Law Conference (5 NY CLE)\nApril 24\, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm – Fashion Law Conference (5 NY CLE) \nFASHION LAW– Day 1 – Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 \n9:30am – 11:00 am\nPANEL I – 90 minutes\, including Q&A – 1.5 NY CLE\nTrusts and Art – What Practitioners Need To Know About Using Trusts For Art Ownership And Succession Planning\nTrusts are increasingly being used for art holdings and as tools for estate planning. What happens when life (and a second spouse) gets in the way? Join us for an informative and entertaining conversation about all the things that can go wrong with trusts and how practitioners can tackle some of these problems. \nHon. Hilary Gingold\, Surrogate New York County\nLisa Barbieri\, Supervising Court Attorney\, New York County Surrogate’s Court\nVera Zolotaryova \, Attorney-Referee\, New York County Surrogate’s Court\nRaymond J. Dowd\, Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP \n11:15am – 12:45pm – Keynote Presentation and Panel II– 90 minutes\, including Q&A – 1.5 NY CLE\nHon. Jerrold Nadler (Invited)\nArt Ashes and the HEAR Act: Opening US Courts To Holocaust-Era Justice\nThe 2016 HEAR Act was supposed to open statutes of limitations for six years for Holocaust-era art claims\, and eliminate time-based defenses\, with a sunset of December 31\, 2026. However\, court decisions narrowly interpreted the law\, frustrating Congress’s intent that claims be decided on the merits. Thanks to the non-profit Art Ashes Foundation’s leadership\, new legislation passed in 2026 gives hope to Holocaust victim families that lost artworks can still be recovered. Will the dream of restoring stolen artworks to true owners finally become a reality? Learn about how this new law came about and what it means from the front lines. \nJoel Greenberg\, Founder\, Art Ashes\nSam Dubbin\, Dubbin & Kravetz LLP \n1:00pm-2:00pm\nPanel III – 60 minutes\, including Q&A – 1 NY CLE (Lunch)\nThe Armenian Genocide and Cultural Property Restitution: Lessons from California\nOnly one case for the return of looted Armenian property has resulted in a successful settlement to date. Learn how California statutes were crafted with the Armenian genocide in mind\, only to be frustrated at the federal level. Destruction of Armenian cultural property continues today: what are the potential legal and diplomatic remedies? \nModerator: Claudia Jaffe\nRajika Shah\, Visiting Clinical Associate Professor of Law LMU Loyola School of Law\nDirector\, Loyola Justice for Atrocities Clinic \n2:15 – 3:45 \nPANEL IV – 90 minutes\, including Q&A – 1.5 NY CLE\nCassirer v. The Kingdom of Spain: The Most Important Art Litigation of the 21st Century?\nThis landmark battle over a Camille Pissarro masterpiece worth over $100 million has gripped the public imagination and roiled courts and legislatures for over two decades. No one disputes that the painting was looted by the Nazis from Lilly Cassirer in 1939\, yet after Lilly’s grandson Claude discovered the painting was in the collection of Spain’s Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in 2000\, Spain refused to return it despite having signed several international agreements calling for the return of Nazi looted art. The case has raised fascinating issues of jurisdiction\, statutes of limitation\, conflicts of laws\, property rights under different legal systems\, and ultimate questions of justice for Holocaust victim families. After a second U.S. Supreme Court ruling reversing a Ninth Circuit decision in favor the museum\, the case is back in the Federal District Court in Los Angeles. Learn about this extraordinary case\, and why it matters\, from the inside. \nDavid Cassirer\, Lead Plaintiff\nSam Dubbin\, Dubbin & Kravetz LLP\nDavid Barrett\, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP \n4:00 pm – 5:00 \nPanel V – 60 minutes\, including Q&A – 1.5 NY CLE\nRatlines to Latin America and Nazi-looted Art: The New Frontier \nModerator: Claudia Jaffe\, Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP\nYaél Weitz\, Freedman Normand Friedland\, LLP\nCharlène von Saher (invited) \nJacques Goudstikker’s art collection was looted by Nazi leader Hermann Goering. The Dutch government agreed in 2006 to return 202 works to his family. In the United States\, the Norton Simon Museum successfully fought the family’s restitution efforts in federal court. In 2025\, the Goudstikker collection grabbed international headlines when Argentine police seized an artwork belonging to the collection on behalf of the family. Nazi criminals escaping after World War II using ratlines through Switzerland have long been rumored to have smuggled important artworks. Learn how the Argentine police conducted the seizure and why the Goudstikker case is an important symbol for future recoveries. \n5:00 – 6:30 – Cocktail Reception \n  \nFASHION LAW– Day 2 – Friday\, April 24\, 2026 \n9:30am – 10:30am \nPANEL I – 60 minutes\, including Q&A – 1 NY CLE \nInfinite Innovation\, Finite Protection:  Rethinking Patent Strategy from Luxury to Mass Market After LKQ \nThis legal panel delves into the evolving landscape of patent law\, focusing on challenges faced by luxury and mass market brands. Experts analyze the impact of recent decisions\, such as LKQ\, on innovation and protection strategies\, offering insights into how companies can adapt their patent approaches in a competitive marketplace. \nSpeakers: \nPadmaja Chinta\, Partner\, Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP \nLawrence Cruz\, Chief Patent Counsel\, Conair Corporation \n  \n10:45am – 11:45am \nPANEL II – 60 minutes\, including Q&A – 1 NY CLE \nFashion Forward: Navigating Employment Law on the Runway \nThis legal panel delves into current labor and employment challenges facing the fashion industry\, such as non-compete agreements\, workplace rights\, and evolving regulations. Experts provide insights on compliance\, protecting talent\, and navigating complex employment relationships to help fashion businesses remain competitive and legally sound in a changing landscape. \nSpeakers: \nTiffani L. McDonough\, Senior Director\, Litigation & Employment\, Louis Vuitton Americas \nKatherine Gonzalez-Valentin\, Capital Partner & Director Labor Department\, Ferraiuoli LLC \n  \n12:00pm-1:00pm \nPanel III – 60 minutes\, including Q&A – 1 NY CLE \nTrade Wind or Trade Wars?  Navigating Global Commerce in the Trump Era  \nThis legal panel will examine the latest international trade challenges and policies affecting fashion industry businesses. Experts will analyze shifting regulations\, tariffs\, and strategies for compliance\, offering practical guidance for navigating the evolving global landscape during the Trump administration. \nSpeakers: \nMichael J. Khorsandi\, Vice President\, Trade and Regulatory Counsel\, Ross Stores\, Inc. \nNeena Shenai\, Partner\, WilmerHale \n\nLUNCH: 1pm – 2pm with KEYNOTE (1:30pm) \nMALIN LILJERT\, Director\, Centre For Child Rights and Business \nMalin Liljert is the Director of the Centre for Child Rights and Business. She is recognized for her leadership in advancing child rights and responsible business practices globally. With expertise in policy development and corporate engagement\, Malin has driven impactful initiatives to promote ethical standards and protect vulnerable children. \nThe global fashion industry often faces criticism for inadequate protection of child rights. Many children are vulnerable to exploitation in supply chains\, lacking access to education\, safe working conditions\, and basic necessities. Addressing these issues requires stronger ethical standards\, corporate accountability\, and collaborative efforts to safeguard children’s welfare worldwide.  Our keynote speaker\, an expert in this field\, will address these issues and how business should stay compliant with their business and ethical obligations. \n  \n2:00pm – 3:00pm \nPanel IV – 60 minutes\, including Q&A – 1 NY CLE \nThe Culture of Dupes: When is it Too Close? \nAs fashion\, beauty\, and luxury brands grapple with imitators and lookalikes\, this panel will dissect what it means for a product to be “too close” to an original. The conversation explores how companies defend their intellectual property\, the legal frameworks governing trademark rights\, and the shifting line between inspiration and infringement. Panelists will share real-world examples\, stories from both the courtroom and boardroom\, and insights on how brands can balance innovation with protection. Expect spirited debate and practical guidance as the panel unpacks the legal\, ethical\, and business implications of the culture of dupes. \nSpeakers: \nSusan Kayser\, Partner\, BakerHostetler \nDavid Eshmoili\, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary\, David Yurman \nJessica Heiss\, Vice President and Trademark Counsel\, The Estee Lauder Companies\, Inc. \n  \n3:15pm – 4:15pm \nPanel V – 60 minutes\, including Q&A – 1 NY CLE \nPersuasion and Its Limits: New Frontiers in Advertising Law \nThis dynamic legal panel explores the latest developments in advertising law\, from influencer marketing and AI-generated content to enforcement trends and high-profile cases. Industry experts and practitioners will break down key rulings\, emerging risks\, and practical guidance to help businesses stay compliant while keeping their marketing creative\, competitive\, and effective. \nSpeakers: \nOlivera Medenica\, Partner\, Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP \nMaria Vathis\, Of Counsel\, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner \n\nCLOSING Champagne & Sweets \nEND: 5:00pm \n  \nSponsored by the FBA Intellectual Property Law Section and the FBA Southern District of New York Chapter. \n\nRegistration\n[Register Here!] \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE Credit will only be issued for New York. \nAttendees may receive up to 10.0 General CLE credits in New York. \nAttendees outside of NY may contact their respective jurisdictions to determine if they’re able to claim credit independently. \nAttendees will be responsible for checking in and out of programming onsite in order to meet New York attendance requirements. Certificates will be issued via email following the event. \nFor any questions regarding this program\, including CLE matters\, please email TCarter@Dunnington.com. \n  \nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/2026-ip-art-and-fashion-law-conference/
LOCATION:230 Park Ave\, New York\, NY 10169\, USA\, 230 Park Ave\,\, New York\, 10169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Intellectual Property Section,Southern District of New York Chapter
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