Speaking Engagements

Derek Crownover

August 2010
“Is Flat the New Up? Contractual Protection of the New and Emerging Digital Rights Streams for Producers, Publishers, Songwriters and Artists,” Nashville Bar Association, Annual Entertainment Law CLE Review at ASCAP, Nashville, TN.

October 2009
“Contracts and Collection Issues for Buyers, Promoters and Agents”—IEBA (International Entertainment Buyers Association), National Convention, Moderator and Panelist, Downtown Hilton, Nashville, TN.

March 2009
“Changing Industry, Changing Deals” LA, NYC, Nashville lawyers panel—Berklee College Of Music, Boston, MA.

July 2006
1-hr. Interview for WRLT, Lightning 100 FM, “Music Business Radio” with David Hooper, Nashville, TN.

February 2006
“Producer Agreements and Controlled Comp Issues,” Leadership Music Nashville Class of 2006, Nashville, TN.

January 2006
“Riddick Bowe vs. The Tennessee Boxing Commission—Due Process for Non-Licensed Professionals?” Belmont University Sports Law Class, Nashville, TN.

March 2005
“Business Plans and Entity Set-up for Music Publishing Companies,” Tennessee Bar Association CLE at BMI, Nashville, TN.

August 2003
“Legal Issues for Independent Acts,” Atlantis Music Conference Panel, Atlanta, GA.

Summer 2003
“Ecommerce Law Update”—Continuing Legal Education Seminar for National Business Institute, Gaylord Properties, Nashville, TN.

February 2002
“ECommerce in Tennessee, Legal and Business Issues”
–Continuing Legal Education Seminar for NBI (National Business Institute), Gaylord Properties, Nashville, TN.

February 2002
“Office Technology: Tools and Tips to Survive and Thrive in a Small Office” –Continuing Legal Education Seminar for Nashville Bar Association, Nashville, TN.

September 2001
“Issues for Accountants Working with Professional Athletes Part II”– Continuing Education meeting of the Tennessee Society of CPA’s, Brentwood, TN.

November 2000
“Technology Issues for Purchasing Managers”
–Middle Tennessee division of the National Association of Purchasing Managers, Quarterly Meeting, Nashville, TN.

June 2000
“Issues to Think About When Forming an eCommerce or Internet Service Company”– Nashville Internet and New Media Association Meeting, Nashville, TN.

September 2000
“Issues for Accountants Working with Professional Athletes”–Continuing Education Meeting of the Tennessee Society of CPA’s, Brentwood, TN.

June 1999
“Ethical and Business Issues Related to Starting a Sports Law Practice,” Nashville Bar Association, CLE, Bell South Tower Auditorium, Nashville, TN.

November 1999
“Technology Issues Related to CLE Providers of Distance Learning Courses” –Southeast Regional Meeting of CLE Providers, Sponsored by The Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education, TSU Downtown Campus, Nashville, TN.

November 1999
“Potential Costs and Potential Revenues of Implementing Online CLE Courses” –Southeast Regional Meeting of CLE Providers, Sponsored by The Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education, TSU Downtown Campus, Nashville, TN.

July 1997
“The Tennessee Distinctions on the Tennessee Bar Exam,” Nashville School of Law, West Publishing Company, West Bar Review / Tennessee, Nashville, TN.

July 1997
“The Tennessee Distinctions on the Tennessee Bar Exam,” University of Tennessee College of Law, West Publishing Company, West Bar Review / Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.

July 1997
“The Tennessee Distinctions on the Tennessee Bar Exam,” University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphres School of Law, West Publishing Company, West Bar Review / Tennessee, Memphis, TN.

June 1997
“How to Approach the Tennessee Essay Portion of the Tennessee Bar Exam,” Nashville School of Law, West Publishing Company, West Bar Review / Tennessee, Nashville, TN.

June 1997
“How to Approach the Tennessee Essay Portion of the Tennessee Bar Exam,” University of Tennessee College of Law, West Publishing Company, West Bar Review / Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.

June 1997
“How to Approach the Tennessee Essay Portion of the Tennessee Bar Exam,” Cecil C. Humphres School of Law, West Publishing Company, West Bar Review / Tennessee, Memphis, TN.

January 1997
“The Tennessee Bar Hit List and Tennessee Distinctions,” West Publishing Company, West Bar Review / Tennessee, Nashville School of Law, Nashville, TN.

December 1996
“Ten Steps to Passing the Tennessee Essay,” West Publishing Company, West Bar Review/ Tennessee, Nashville School of Law, Nashville, TN.

August 1995
“Points of Negotiation for a Professional Baseball Player,” Rotary, Lakewood Country Club, Tullahoma, TN.