Join us! New & Returning TESLAW Members Welcome The Texas Entertainment and Sports Law Section (TESLAW) is a part of the State Bar of Texas. Membership is open to all persons interested in entertainment or sports law and related legal issues. Our annual membership dues are $30.00 for Texas attorneys licensed over 2 years. Attorneys …
Texas Star Award Beginning in 2005, TESLAW has presented the “Texas Star Award” to an individual honoree for “Outstanding Contribution and Achievement in the Field of Entertainment Law.” Potential candidates for the award are suggested, discussed and voted on by members of the Planning Committee for the Texas Entertainment Law Institute (ELI) and presented during ELI’s …
TESLAW Tidbits A collection of e-newsletters dating back to 2013 CASE NOTES PRACTICE DOCUMENTS MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 2019July 1, 2019, Issue 32March 9, 2019, Issue 31 2018November 1, 2018, Issue 30July 15, 2018, Issue 29May 15, 2018, Issue 28January 24, 2018, Issue 27 2017January 12, 2017, Issue 21 2016October 20, 2016, Issue 20July 15, 2016, Issue 19April …
TESLAW Journals A collection of journals dating back to 1990 The State Bar of Texas Entertainment and Sports Law Journal (“Journal“) is published biannually and delivered free via email to all Section members. The Journal’s mission is to provide current practical and scholarly literature to Texas lawyers practicing sports or entertainment law, in an informative and …
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Frequently Asked Questions What is TESLAW?TESLAW is a professional organization of Texas attorneys representing athletes, sports leagues, sports teams, musicians, music producers, music labels, music publishers, filmmakers, actors, artists, authors, venues and many others involved in the sports or entertainment businesses. Is there really a Sports and Entertainment business in Texas?You bet. Texan musicians, filmmakers …
By-laws Bylaws of the State Bar of Texas Entertainment and Sports Law Section(as amended June 2017) ARTICLE INAME AND PURPOSESection 1. Name. This Section shall be known as the Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of this Section shall be to promote the objectives of …
TESLAW History A Brief History of the Entertainment & Sports Law SectionBy Robert R. Carter, Jr. – Chair, 2000-2001 In the late 1980’s, attorneys Mike Tolleson of Austin and Chuck Pauley of Dallas were serving on the Law and the Arts Committee of the State Bar. “I suggested to Chuck that he and I should consider …
ABOUT US Our history, culture and cause ABOUT US – Learn more about TESLAW – Our Section The Entertainment and Sports Law Section is a voluntary organization within the State Bar of Texas and consists of more than 600 licensed attorneys throughout the state who practice entertainment and sports law. Section members represent a wide …
OUR MISSION To promote and enhance the practice of law by all lawyers who concentrate or have an interest in entertainment and sports law. View and download our Journals and Newsletters dating back to 1995. Publications Learn more about ELI and other upcoming events! Upcoming Events Please mark your calendars for our 33rd …
