California Writers Club
Mount Diablo & Berkeley Branches
Joint Meeting
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Robert G. Pimm, Attorney at Law
“Legal Aspects of Writing and Publishing”
We are pleased to feature San Francisco literary and arts attorney Robert G. Pimm as our guest speaker for February. With more than 20 years experience, he has extensive expertise in all aspects of the book publishing industry. He will share his valuable firsthand knowledge of retailing and distribution, small press publishing, and author representation. He has worked with both major and small press publishers and with booksellers throughout the U.S., from giant chains to independents.
Bob received his Doctor of Law degree from the University of San Francisco. He now serves on the Board of Directors and as a Panel Attorney for California Lawyers for the Arts (http://www.calawyersforthearts.org). He is Book Publishing Program Chair of the American Bar Association’s Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries. From 2002 - 2007, he served as Editor-in-Chief of Entertainment and Sports Lawyer, the Forum’s quarterly publication. Bob is an author in his own right of books, chapters, and numerous articles on legal and business aspects of the industry. He is knowledgeable about new publishing technologies and the emerging eBook industry. Visit his informative website at http://rgpimm.com.
Place: Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant at 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill (near the intersection of Gregory Lane and Pleasant Hill Road).
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