This CLE workshop teaches practical skills in comic book legal practice. The information taught on Thursday’s CLE is incorporated into a hands-on negotiation and drafting practicum, featuring breakout groups and in-class short drafting assignments.

This is an intensive two-hour course: attendees will do write a rough draft of key comic book agreement provisions, engage in client interview exercises tailored to the comic book industry, and prepare a deal memo for a publishing agreement. Facilitated by seasoned comic book publishing attorneys, attendees will get a chance to issue-spot, draft, and engage in mock negotiations.

Some of the Issues explored in this CLE:

• Issue-spotting with the comic book creator client
• Drafting techniques for key comic book contract clauses
• Creator’s services agreements
• Negotiating publishing agreements
• Tips and tricks for toy licensing; Q&A