Jackson Walker partner Emilio B. Nicolas will be a featured speaker at the 35th Annual Entertainment Law Institute (ELI), an event co-sponsored by The University of Texas School of Law and the Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.

Emilio will co-present a session titled “Minimizing Litigation Pitfalls When Negotiating Entertainment Contracts.” The session will offer practical strategies for reducing the risk of disputes when drafting and interpreting entertainment industry agreements.

Emilio’s presentation is scheduled for September 10 as part of Entertainment Law 101, a program designed to provide a comprehensive overview for newcomers to the field as well as a valuable refresher for experienced practitioners. Attendees will gain essential knowledge for entertainment and sports attorneys, including practical guidance on trademark filings, contract drafting, and avoiding common litigation pitfalls.

The ELI conference brings together leading practitioners and industry experts from across the country to discuss the latest trends, issues, and developments in music, film, gaming, and digital media law. The main conference will take place September 11-12, 2025, at the AT&T Conference Center in Austin, Texas. Jackson Walker is proud to serve as a sponsor of this event.

For more information about the conference, including the full agenda and registration details, view the conference brochure.

Meet Emilio

Emilio B. Nicolas is a copyright, trademark, and media rights attorney in Jackson Walker’s Austin office. His practice involves litigation and transactional work, including IP and media rights protection, enforcement, and licensing for companies in the entertainment, media, and technology industries. Emilio has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America as Lawyer of the Year – Austin (2024), Copyright Law, Lawdragon 500’s Leading Litigators in America, and by Austin Monthly as one of “Austin’s Top Attorneys” for Intellectual Property Rights. Emilio also serves on the board of directors for Austin PBS (KLRU-TV), and previously served on the American Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Litigation Committee and as a Trustee for the Copyright Society of the USA.