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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati presents:

Why Your Internet/Media Venture Should Care About the Public Interest

A conversation with Fred Von Lohmann, Senior Staff Attorney, Electronic Frontier Foundation

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati invites you to an exclusive networking opportunity with your local digital media peers. The Media Venture Network offers opportunities to connect with others involved in the converging area of media and technology and to engage in focused discussions about developments and trends, new business models, and best practices in this space.

Enjoy a conversation with Fred Von Lohmann about the public interest regarding internet and media issues, including copyright, free expression, and privacy and how these issues affect evolving business models and best practices for successful ventures.

Mr. Von Lohmann is a senior staff attorney with the Electronic Frontier Foundation, specializing in intellectual property matters. In that role, he has represented programmers, technology innovators, and individuals in a variety of copyright and trademark litigation, including MGM v. Grokster, decided by the Supreme Court in 2005. He is also involved in EFF's efforts to educate policy-makers regarding the proper balance between intellectual property protection and the public interest in fair use, free expression, and innovation. Before joining EFF, Fred was a visiting researcher with the Berkeley Center for Law and Technology. He has appeared on CNN, CNBC, ABC's Good Morning America, and Fox News O'Reilly Factor and has been widely quoted in a variety of national publications. Fred has an A.B. from Stanford University and a J.D. from Stanford Law School.

Thursday, October 23, 2008
5:30 pm Reception
6:30 pm Presentation and Discussion

The Offices of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

One Market Street
Spear Street Tower, Suite 3300
San Francisco, California

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What:
A Winter Preview Event co-hosted by media pioneer and 2007 GQ Man of the Year Chad Hurley and GQ Publisher Peter King Hunsinger in support of the Electronic Frontier Foundation

When:
Thursday, November 20 from 6pm to 8pm

Where:
Saks Fifth Avenue Men’s Store
Men’s Collections on Four
220 Post Street, San Francisco

RSVP to rsvp1@gq.com by November 18

* 15% discount on all purchases made that night
* Personal shopping appointments with GQ Style Correspondent Brett Fahlgren and your Saks Associate.

Make an appointment between Thursday, November 20 and Sunday, November 23 and Saks will donate $50 to the Electronic Frontier Foundation in your name.

To make an appointment, call (415) 438-3374.

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