Legal Eagles Panel for Screenwriters Hosted by Women In Film Dallas and the Dallas Screenwriters Association (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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

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.

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Legal Eagles Panel for Screenwriters Hosted by Women In Film Dallas and the Dallas Screenwriters Association (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)