Take a deep dive into the comic book publishing industry in this two-hour crash course. Presented by experienced comic book publishing attorneys, you will learn how to draft a rough outline of critical contract provisions, develop effective and industry-tailored client interview skills, and participate in mock negotiations. The course will teach you to identify and resolve potential pitfalls within publishing contracts.

This CLE course will address:

• · Develop client intake skills including mock interviews to advance your understanding of comic book creators and publishers as clients
• · Identify common Copyright and IP issues
• · Hone transactional drafting skills, particularly the most commonly mis-drafted provisions in comic book agreements
• · Engage in mock negotiations between creators and publishers to sharpen your understanding of what your negotiation counterpart might be hiding