The Michael Oher case brought to light another shocking example of the overuse of conservatorship. How did a court take away Michael Oher's basic decision-making rights, including the right to enter contracts, when he thought he was being adopted rather than consenting to a conservatorship? Who benefits from The Blind Side as well as Oher’s sports contracts and how do these arrangements compare to similar situations in which there is no guardian in place? What role do sports and entertainment lawyers have in making sure an athlete shares in the profits when his life story is told?

This event is open to the public. Reception to follow. 

PANELISTS:

Keith P. Carroll, Trial Attorney at Holland & Knight

Professor Rebekah Diller, Clinical Professor at Cardozo, Co-Director Bet Tzedek Civil Litigation Clinic

Domenic Romano, Managing Partner at Romano Law

MODERATOR: 

Professor Leslie Salzman, Clinical Professor at Cardozo, Co-Director Bet Tzedek Civil Litigation Clinic

*** Note on CLE Credit: This program is approved for 1.5 transitional/non-transitional New York State CLE credits in the category “Ethics and Professionalism.” To receive CLE credits for the panel, you must attend the program “live.” We cannot award CLE credits for watching a recorded version of any part of this program.” 

Please direct all questions about the event to Anne Rodeman at anne.rodeman@yu.edu.