• There is nothing quite like being surrounded by the energy, curiosity, and perspective that students bring to the classroom. Sharing my experience and expertise is an honor and a challenge.

    • Law of Music Festivals & Live Events University of Texas School of Law – Austin, TX.

      Fall 2018-19, 2021-24. Seminar focusing on core areas of law through the lens of a live event, including: copyright, trademark, publicity rights, insurance, negligence, risk transference, artist and sponsor contracts, marketing and promotions, and First Amendment.

    • Entertainment Law DePaul University College of Law – Chicago, IL. Summer 2014

  • The areas of copyright, trademark, creativity and emerging technology are ever-evolving. I aim to further the conversation by speaking on these subjects at regional and national events.

    • “Copyright Issues and Artificial Intelligence.” American Intellectual Property Law Association Annual Meeting, October 24, 2024. Paper available at: bit.ly/3WGFJ6E.

    • “What is Copyright, This is Not a Lecture About AI.” Texas IP Law Journal Symposium, 3/2024.

    • “Ask an Expert: Contracts, Insurance, Visas, Employment and Legislation in the COVID-19 Era.” Association of Performing Arts Professionals, Webinar, March 27, 2020

    • “Trademark Harmony – How Can We Use Each Others Marks in this Global Marketplace.” Association of Corporate Counsel Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, 10/2018

    • Lunch keynote. American Bar Association Business Law Section, Middle Market and Small Business Committee meeting, Austin, TX, 9/2018

    • “Music Festival Law.” Entertainment Law Institute Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, 11/2017

    • “Sports and Entertainment General Counsels.” American Bar Association Forum on Entertainment and Sports Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 10/2017

    • “Developing General Counsel Skills.” Association of Corporate Counsel University Conference, New Orleans, LA, 6/2017

    • “Music and Film Festivals.” Lawyers for the Creative Arts Music Law Bootcamp, Chicago, IL, 8/2016

    • “The Sound of Music: Legal Issues with Music Festivals.” American Bar Association Webinar, 5/2016

    • “Music Publishing and Recording Agreements.” Lawyers for the Creative Arts Music Law Bootcamp, Chicago, IL, 6/2014

    • “Legal Issues for Writers.” Chicago Writer’s Conference, Chicago, IL, 10/2013

    • “Music Supervisors and Music Directors: The New Rock Stars of the Music Biz?” and “Artist Development, Career Development, and Building Your Team".” Yellow Phone Music Conference, Milwaukee, WI, 9/2013

  • Leigh F. Gill, Heather Ryan Liberman, Gregory S. Stein, Time to Face the Music: Current State and Federal Copyright Law Issues with Pre-1972 Sound Recordings (Landslide Magazine, July 2014).

    • Heather Ryan Liberman, Dancing in the Street — Legal Considerations when Performing Outside the Box (Chicago Artists Resource 2014).

    • Heather Ryan Liberman, “The Musician’s Estate” and “Tax Considerations for the Musician”, Music Law for the General Practitioner (American Bar Association, 2013)

  • Volunteer Attorney

    • Volunteer Legal Services, Central Texas (11/1/2020-present)

    • Lawyers for the Creative Arts, Chicago, IL (11/2011-12/2014)

    Chair Elect | Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the Austin Bar Association (2024)

    Council Member | Texas Entertainment and Sports Law, State Bar of Texas (11/1/2020-2024)

    Co-Chair | Midwest Chapter, Copyright Society of the USA (8/2014-12/2014)

    Chair | Chicago Bar Association Media and Entertainment Committee, Chicago, IL (8/2012-8/2014)