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2026 MID-YEAR CONFERENCE

CULTURE IS

THE CASE

WHERE ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS AND LAW SHAPE THE LANDSCAPE

2026 BESLA Mid-Year Conference
Program Agenda @ at a Glance

THURSDAY, MAY 28th

TIME
RECEPTION
LOCATION
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Conference Opening Reception
The Loft - 289 Peters St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313

FRIDAY, MAY 29th

TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
8:00am – 11:00am
Bar Exam Writing Workshop for Law Students
GSU Law School
9:00am – 11:00am
TV Writing Masterclass Actors Masterclass Workshop The Deal Room: Contract Review & Negotiation Workshop (CLE credit eligible)
GSU Law School
12:00 pm – 12:45pm
Welcome to the Landscape: Remarks & Networking/Lunch
Candler Hotel
12:50pm – 6:00pm
CLE Panels
Candler Hotel Ballroom
6:00pm-8:00pm
The Culture Kickback: Networking Experience
Thrive ATL - 101 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

SATURDAY, MAY 30th

TIME
FAREWELL (YLD) BRUNCH
LOCATION
11:00am – 3:00pm
Culture Remembered. Culture Reimagined. – A Closing Brunch Experience
TO COME
*Programming is subject to change
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