Writers Lunch: Legal Issues for Writers | Mechanics' Institute

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Writers Lunch: Legal Issues for Writers
A conversation with Robert Pimm and Rick Homan

Join us for a conversation with literary attorney Robert Pimm and author Rick Homan on legal issues commonly faced by writers including how best to collaborate with coauthors and illustrators, how to relate to publishers and literary agents, contract basics, and much more!

Bring your lunch!

 

Bob Pimm is an Associate Dean and Adjunct Professor of Law at Golden Gate University School of Law. Bob has more than 30+ years' experience in the book industry. His private law practice is focused on literary law representing authors, agents, and publishers. Bob is also the Book Publishing Chair of the American Bar Association's Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries. From 2002 until 2007 he served as Editor-in-Chief of Entertainment and Sports Lawyer, the Forum's quarterly publication. Bob is also the Executive Editor of the California International Law Journal, a publication of the California Lawyers Association (State Bar of California). Bob has authored book chapters, and numerous articles on legal and business aspects of the book publishing industry.

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Admission: 
Members & Public Free
Location: 
4th Floor Meeting Room
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