Become a Member

Join a community of legal professionals advancing excellence in entertainment and sports law.

Become a Member

Join a community of legal professionals advancing excellence in entertainment and sports law.

Gain access to an influential network of leaders and innovators in the legal and business sectors. Members enjoy exclusive insights, premier events, and valuable resources designed to foster professional growth and leadership.

Why BESLA?

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Members call BESLA home.

Lawyers

Attorneys from leading law firms, In-house counsel from major entertainment, sports, and technology companies, and law school faculty and professionals.

Professionals

Business executives, financiers, agents, artists, athletes, producers, filmmakers, managers, technologists, business owners, and an ever-expanding cadre of professionals.

Law Students

Law students from across the country who have a focus on entertainment, sports, intellectual property, and business.

Membership Rates

BESLA offers various membership levels tailored to professionals at different stages of their careers. Each level has specific eligibility criteria to foster growth and networking opportunities within the entertainment and sports sectors.

BESLA’s annual membership follows the calendar year, starting on January 1st and ending on December 31st.

All memberships automatically expire on December 31st of each year.

Lifetime Membership

Lifetime access and recognition for enduring commitment to the mission.

$

3000

Senior Lawyers

For seasoned (5+ Years) attorneys advancing leadership and professional excellence.

$

300

/Yearly

Junior Lawyers

Attorneys Practicing Less than 5 Years

$

250

/Yearly

Business Professionals

For allied professionals supporting the legal community.

$

200

/Yearly

Law Students

For law students preparing to lead the future of the profession.

$

75

/Yearly

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