OBA Entertainment, Media & Communication Law, and Labour & Employment Law PROGRAM
Original Program Date: June 13, 2018

The New York Times’ October 2017 article, reporting on a myriad of sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein, initiated a wave of similar allegations throughout the entertainment industry, and beyond. Whether you are in-house or external counsel, and whether you represent entertainment companies, entertainment unions, artists, crew or other industry participants, as a lawyer working in the entertainment space you have an important role to play.

Join our expert panel as they get you up to speed on how to handle sexual harassment allegations, including:

• Critical policies to implement
• How to protect corporate clients
• Advocating for clients who have experienced sexual harassment
• The role of unions in handling and preventing sexual harassment

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Jane Angel, General Counsel, Canadian Film Centre
Stuart Rudner, Rudner Law
Victoria Shen, Special Advisor on Human Rights and Sexual Harassment, ACTRA Toronto

MODERATOR

Alexi Wood, St. Lawrence Barristers LLP

PROGRAM CHAIR

Roselyn Kelada-Sedra, Sabsay Lawyers