The North American Law Summit 2021
Papagayo, Costa Rica
The North American Law Summit 2023
Riviera Cancun, Mexico
Nov. 8 - 12, 2023
35th Annual
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Sports | Entertainment | IP
Now in its 35th year, The North American Law Summit delivers a four day continuing legal education conference, focused on constantly evolving topics within entertainment, sports, media, and IP. Hosted this year at the Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun hotel in Mexico, the Summit brings together legal professionals, business executives, and law students for four days of in-depth learning and celebration.
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SUMMIT LEADERSHIP
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EXECUTIVE CHAIR
Darryl Cohen
Executive Committee Chair
Cohen, Cooper, Estep & Allen, LLC.
Atlanta, Georgia
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Scott Keniley
Academic Chair
Keniley|Kumar, LLC.
Adjunct Professor, Georgia State University.
Atlanta, Georgia
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The Venue
Secrets Maroma Beach
Riviera Cancun, Mexico
Our location for the 2023 Law Summit is Secrets Maroma Beach, Riviera Cancun. This award-winning, AAA Five Diamond all-inclusive resort resides along the Yucatan Peninsula, set on 500 acres of one of the most pristine beaches in all of Mexico. Explore the many private, secluded nooks throughout the manicured grounds, refresh at the world-class-spa or just relax and take in the breathtaking ocean views. Your Summit Hotel & Hospitality package includes all meals at six à la carte restaurants offering an array of international cuisines, a buffet venue, a grill and a café, 24 hour dining options, room service, and top shelf spirits.
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The Summit has partnered with Vimm Global to offer the Hotel & Hospitality package, which is booked separately from your conference pass. To book, please click through the below button or contact Angela Williams with Vimm at 678.973.1999 or email angela@vimmglobal.biz. Don't forget to also book your Law Summit Pass for the conference sessions at the NALawSummit.com website.
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Scholarship
The North American Law Summit Akerman Student Scholarship provides awards for law school students to attend the Summit. The Scholarship recognizes outstanding student leaders each year who are selected on the basis of their demonstrated commitment to Entertainment, Sports, & IP, a superb law school track record, and an outstanding curriculum vitae.
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2023 Recipients:
Michael Aronson, NOVA Southeastern
Kaley Bonett, University of Florida
Olivia Fortunato, Benjamin Cardozo
Danya Hussain, NOVA Southeastern
Amelia Lembeck, Fordham University
Christoph Nießen, Duke University
2022 Recipients:
Stephanie Arrington, University of California Berkeley
Jonathan Craig, Emory University
Skylar Massella, University of Miami
Marianna McDevitt, University of South Carolina
Natasha Samtani, University of Miami
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2021 Recipients:
Avery Carter, University of Georgia
Camila Chediak, University of Miami
Marianna McDevitt, University of South Carolina
Samantha Ross, University of Miami
Hayes Rule, Florida State University
Anna Schuelein, Belmont University
Aaron Steinberg, Belmont University
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2019 Recipients:
Michael Peterzell, Georgia State University
Cayton Chrisman, Emory University
Cole Rushworth, Emory University
Allyson Willis, Florida State University
Evan Gray, University of Miami
Shawna Bray, Vanderbilt University
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