Contract Fundamentals

Negotiating Scale and Overscale Performer Agreements

A practical deep dive into negotiating scale and overscale performer agreements. Gain actionable strategies you can immediately apply in client negotiations.

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Board Member

Joseph K. West, Esq.

Partner and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Duane Morris LLP

Course Information Overview

This 1.5-hour virtual CLE webinar is designed to equip early-career attorneys with the foundational skills necessary to read and interpret talent agreements with confidence, providing a critical first step toward drafting such contracts in the future. Joshua Edwards, Esq., will guide participants through key provisions of SAG-AFTRA performer agreements, offering a detailed comparison between scale and premium deal structures. The session will also address common omissions, potential red flags, and strategic opportunities for negotiation, ensuring attendees gain a well-rounded understanding of these essential legal documents

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