Is your organization making the most of digital content while staying legally compliant? Join us for an informative webinar where copyright law meets real-world application. Legal expert Kat Walsh from Creative Commons and Mike Kemezis from CT Humanities will share practical insights on managing digital assets and protecting your institution.
You'll discover:
- Best practices for handling takedown notices and copyright claims
- Strategic approaches to content licensing both as a user and provider
- Real-world examples from ConnecticutHistory.org's licensing journey
- Expert-guided strategies to safeguard your organization's digital presence
This session is perfect for museum professionals and cultural heritage administrators looking to confidently navigate digital content sharing and protection.
Presented by Creative Commons and CT Humanities, in coordination with the Connecticut League of Museums, this session transforms complex legal concepts into actionable knowledge for your institution's daily operations.
About the Presenters
Kat Walsh is the Copyright and Licensing Counsel at Creative Commons. She was on the CC legal team 2012-2015 during the drafting and initial publication process of version 4.0 of the license suite and returned in 2021, serving as Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel before taking her current role.
She has a nearly 20-year history in the free and open culture movements, including many years on the boards of the Wikimedia Foundation and the Free Software Foundation, and has previously worked in library policy, technology startups, and online community management.
Kat is an advocate for free access to knowledge and for CC licensing as part of the infrastructure for an internet that belongs to everyone. Her work at CC currently focuses on stewardship of the CC licenses and copyright-related activities. She is based in Novato, California.
Mike Kemezis serves as the Director of Digital Humanities at CT Humanities (CTH), where he leads initiatives to make Connecticut's rich cultural heritage more accessible through digital platforms and innovative partnerships. His work focuses on developing sustainable digital solutions while fostering inclusive, interdisciplinary approaches to sharing Connecticut's diverse stories.
A graduate of the University of Long Island with a Master of Library Science and concentration in archives, Mike brings extensive experience in digital preservation and content management to his role. His career spans cultural heritage, academic, and corporate environments across New York City and New England, including his previous position as Repository Manager for the Connecticut Digital Archive at UConn.
At CT Humanities, Mike champions digital projects while ensuring responsible stewardship of cultural content, combining technical expertise with a deep commitment to public engagement in the humanities.
