NYCC Legal Masterclass Series: Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Opportunities
NYCC Legal Masterclass Series
Presented by New York Comic Con in association with Thomas A. Crowell, Esq. and The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education
Expand your professional expertise while exploring the legal issues shaping the worlds of comics, publishing, licensing, and emerging technologies. Join industry professionals and attorneys for three exclusive CLE courses at New York Comic Con 2026, approved for both New York and New Jersey CLE credit. Register today to secure your spot.
2026 Courses:
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Defining the Author: Mitigating Legal Risk in AI-Generated Works
2:30 PM – 4:45 PM
Room location will be announced closer to the show.
Explore the evolving legal landscape surrounding AI-generated and AI-assisted creative works. This course examines authorship, ownership, copyright protection, and infringement risks, while providing practical strategies for documenting AI use, drafting agreements, managing rights, and reducing legal exposure in creative workflows.
Approved for 2.5 CLE credits (NY Professional Practice; NJ General Credits).
Thursday, October 8, 2026
From Script to Shelf: New Developments in Comic Book Publishing Law
12:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Room location will be announced closer to the show.
Gain a comprehensive overview of today's comic book publishing industry, from creator agreements and publishing models to distribution challenges, AI integration, licensing opportunities, censorship concerns, and market trends. This session provides practical legal insights for navigating the modern comics business.
Approved for 2.5 CLE credits (NY Professional Practice; NJ General Credits).
Friday, October 9, 2026
Navigating Licensing Pitfalls in Media and Merch
2:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Room location will be announced closer to the show.
Learn how to identify and avoid common licensing issues that arise when comic book properties expand into film, television, and consumer products. Through real-world examples, participants will explore rights management, royalty structures, contract drafting, and risk mitigation strategies for successful cross-media deals.
Approved for 2.5 CLE credits (NY Professional Practice; NJ General Credits).
Important Information & Registration
- All CLE registrations include either a Professional Thursday Badge or Professional 4-Day Badge.
- An active Attorney Registration Number is required during checkout.
- Only one professional badge may be registered per application.
- Professional Thursday and Professional 4-Day Badges provide access to Wednesday CLE programming in the River Pavilion.
- All NYCC 2026 tickets must be activated before entering the event.
- Registration closes once CLE enrollment ends; late applications cannot be accepted.
- CLE courses require a Professional Badge. Fan badges are not eligible for CLE participation.
Please Note: Registration is limited to attorneys in good standing within at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Eligibility is subject to review. Industry badges do not guarantee seating and do not include admission to ticketed Special Events.
Questions?
For CLE course content questions: sdornbush@nacle.com
For registration or refund questions: NYCCinfo@reedpop.com
