Fashioning the Law | Panel Discussion + Q & A + Networking (CLE)

About

Explore fashion law in our panel discussion focusing on in-house career experience for attorneys, copyright, trademark, and patent protection for designers. Fashion is more than apparel—it’s a canvas for self-expression. Our panelists, industry experts, will share their insights on launching brands, navigating legal challenges, and the impact of AI on fashion, etc. Whether you're a designer or legal professional discover how these laws shape the dynamic intersection of creativity and commerce in fashion.

Date & Location

Thursday, September 18, 6:30-8:30 PM

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | 101 Park Avenue, New York

Continuing Legal Education

This program provides 1 Professional Skills CLE credit, approved for Non-Transitional and Transitional Attorneys.

Panelists

· Ayisha Morgan - General Counsel, Elite World Group

· David Eshmoili- General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, David Yurman

· Colleen Ganin - Partner, Morgan Lewis

Agenda

1. Introductions
2. Looking to the Future Discussion
3. Q&A
4. Networking reception

Fees

NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR

$25 Full-Time Student (must present proof of full-time status with registration)

$35 Legal Professional VLA Member

$40 Legal Professional Non-Member

To register by phone or email, please contact 212.319.2787 x Ext. 10 or registrations@vlany.org. For more information about this program, please contact VLA at mpan@vlany.org.

Membership Discount Code:

For members, please contact 212.319.2787 ext. 10 or registrations@vlany.org to receive a membership discount code.

LEARN MORE:

David Eshmoili | General Counsel of David Yurman 

David Eshmoili is the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of David Yurman, where he leads the global legal and compliance functions for the luxury jewelry retailer.  Prior to joining David Yurman, he was the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of LiveStyle, a multinational media and entertainment conglomerate.  He started his career as a corporate associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, where he focused on private equity, capital markets and M&A transactions.   David graduated from Cornell Law School, where he was an editor of the Cornell Law Review, and holds a Bachelor of Science in financial economics from Binghamton University.

Ayisha Morgan | EWG General Counsel, US
Ayisha Morgan is the Group General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Elite World Group, the world’s largest model management network. A Villanova Law graduate with a focus in sports and entertainment law, Ayisha began her career at IMG, mastering the art of negotiation and talent representation. When IMG merged into Endeavor, she transitioned to IMG Models, where she found her calling in the fast-paced world of modeling and fashion. Now at the helm of EWG’s global legal and business strategy, Ayisha blends sharp legal insight with a modern understanding of culture, talent, and brand. She lives in New York City with her husband and two sons.