(Fireside Chat) Intellectual Property and AI for Creators and Small Businesses

DATE: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Discussion: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Reception: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

PLACE:
Room WA10 and the Grand Gallery
New York Law School
185 West Broadway, New York, NY 0013

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Join us for a wide-ranging conversation between Michelle Butler, Partner and General Counsel at Jayaram PLLC, and Professor Jae Hyung Ryu, Director of The Plumeri Center. They’ll discuss key intellectual property (IP) considerations, including practical guidance and real-world insights, for creators, artists, and small business owners, as well as relevant AI-related issues.

Following the fireside chat, stay for a Merchant Mingle hosted by the Tribeca Alliance Merchants Association. Meet fellow merchants, creatives, and small business owners and continue the conversation over light refreshments.

Michelle Butler is Partner and General Counsel at Jayaram PLLC, where she advises startups, creatives, and technology companies on intellectual property, commercial, and transactional matters. Her work focuses on IP strategy, licensing, and complex technology transactions.