Legal Eagles Panel
For Screenwriters
Hosted by Women In Film Dallas
and
The Dallas Screenwriters Association
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6:45 pm Check-In
7 pm Program
In The
Black Box Theater
of
KD Conservatory
College of Film and Dramatic Arts
*New Location*
13465 Midway Road
Dallas, Texas 75244
FREE for WIFD Friend and Professional Members
FREE for all Dallas Screenwriter Association Members
$20.00 for Non Members
Speakers Will Include
Emily Horton
Brent Turman
This legal panel is geared for film professionals who are Screenwriters and/or Producers. The lawyers will be speaking about registering and protecting your script, securing story rights, and the ins and outs of writer’s options.
Panelist Bios:
EMILY HORTON, an attorney with her own entertainment law firm in Dallas that focuses its practice on serving the particular and unique legal needs of the arts and entertainment communities. Her firm handles legal matters in Contracts, Music Law, Film and Motion Pictures, Television, Publishing, Intellectual Property, and more.
BRENT TURMAN is a Texas-based attorney focused on high-stakes disputes in the sports and entertainment industries. Before practicing law, he built his career in film and television as an associate operations producer for ESPN and ABC College Football, where he helped craft stories seen by audiences nationwide. That foundation continues to shape how he advocates today, translating complex disputes into clear, compelling narratives for judges, juries, and arbitrators.
He represents clients across the sports and entertainment landscape in a variety of issues, including matters involving contracts, business disputes, and reputation-driven conflicts where the outcome extends beyond the courtroom. In addition, Brent handles complex business litigation across industries, including real estate, ownership disputes, and high-value commercial conflicts.
Brent serves as Co-Chair of Munsch Hardt's Sports & Entertainment practice group. He has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Media & Entertainment attorneys in the country and by Lawdragon as a leading global sports, entertainment, and media attorney.
