Event Summary

Join the D.C. Bar Intellectual Property Law Community and a panel of experts from Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts for a compelling discussion on the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and the arts. As AI technologies continue to advance, they are transforming the creative industries and raising complex legal questions. This program will examine how AI is affecting visual artists, musicians, filmmakers, writers, and other creatives, and will explore the legal challenges surrounding the use of copyrighted material in training AI models. Panelists will discuss whether scraping the internet for training data constitutes fair use or infringement, the potential for collective licensing solutions, and the rights and risks associated with AI-generated works. The conversation will also address how creators can exploit their AI-assisted works, the limitations they may face in licensing, and the exposure to third-party claims. Join us for an engaging and timely conversation on the legal implications of AI in the creative world and what it means for the future of intellectual property. Networking and light hors d'oeuvres included. 

5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Networking
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Panel Discussion
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Additional Networking  

Pre-registration for this program is required. This program will be held at the D.C. Bar. Feel free to share this invitation with colleagues. D.C. Bar membership is not required to register. Non-members will need to create a profile to register. If you have difficulties registering, please contact CommunitiesRegistration@dcbar.org. 

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Sponsored by: D.C. Bar Intellectual Property Law Community
Co-sponsored by: Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts  

Related Communities of Interest: D.C. Bar Arts, Entertainment, Media and Sports Law Community; D.C. Bar Early Career Lawyers Community; D.C. Bar Law Student Community; D.C. Bar Litigation Community
 

• Janet Fries, Of Counsel, Lutzker & Lutzker LLP, and Vice President, Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts 
• Joshua Kaufman, Partner, Venable, LLP, and Board Member, Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts 
• Kenneth Kaufman, Senior Counsel, Moses & Singer LLP, and Board Member, Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts 
• John D. Mason, Copyright Counselors LLC, and President, Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts

**Early Bird Registration ends on Friday, June 20th. Pre-registration will close at 3pm the day of the program.

Event Details

• Date

  June 25, 2025

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• Time

  5:00pm - 7:30pm

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• Partner

  D.C. Bar Intellectual Property Law Community

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• Venue

  D.C. Bar
  901 4th Street, NW
  Washington, DC 20001