Manatt Entertainment Associate Aïcha Forbes-Diaby will speak during a panel session titled “Diversity in Music,” presented by The Cardozo Entertainment Law Society, Black Law Students Association, FAME Center, and Office of Career Services, held in New York City and virtually on February 28, 2023.

In honor of Black History Month, The Cardozo Entertainment Law Society will host a panel, “Diversity in Music,” featuring an esteemed group of music industry professionals, who will explore the various legal roles within the industry, highlighting the differences between transactional law and litigation, as well as in-house versus law firm experiences. The panel will also discuss issues and developments pertaining to equity and inclusion within legal departments/law firms and the industry as a whole, with a focus on topics such as underrepresentation in executive roles, relevant corporate initiatives, and various challenges faced by members of underrepresented backgrounds in the field.