USA Law and Practice Contributed by: Jana Slavina Farmer, Adam Buchwalter and Dara Elpren, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP (Wilson Elser) was founded in 1978. The firm’s art law practice provides comprehensive legal support across the full spectrum of art-related matters, com - bining transactional strength with litigation experi - ence. The firm represents artists, collectors, galler - ies, museums, dealers and insurers in drafting and negotiating contracts for the sale, consignment, ex - hibition, transport, storage and conservation of art - work. When disputes arise, the team assesses ex - posure, advises on strategy, and pursues efficient
resolutions, drawing on long-standing relationships with qualified art market professionals. The practice handles domestic and international matters, leverag - ing Wilson Elser’s national network, its London office, and its affiliation with Legalign Global – a close al - liance of leading law firms in key global markets – enabling the team to advise on cross-border issues, including trade, customs, licensing, and compliance with local regulations. Clients are kept fully informed throughout each matter, with a focus on clarity, dis - cretion and cost-effective outcomes.
Authors
Jana Slavina Farmer is a seasoned intellectual property attorney with a distinctive focus on art law. As chair of Wilson Elser’s art law practice, she advises artists, collectors, galleries, museums and other art market
Dara Elpren is an associate with Wilson Elser’s intellectual property and technology practice, with a focus on art law and fashion law. She specialises in handling litigation involving copyrights, rights of
participants on transactions and disputes involving artwork, leveraging deep knowledge of copyright, transactional law, and international trade. Jana also counsels clients on emerging technologies, including NFTs and generative AI. With a background in the performing arts and international legal experience, she brings strategic insight, cultural fluency and precision to resolving complex matters at the intersection of art, intellectual property, technology and innovation. Adam Buchwalter is a seasoned estate and tax planning attorney with Wilson Elser’s trusts and estates practice, specialising in tax matters, trusts and estates. He develops strategies to limit estate and income taxes while ensuring the proper management and stewardship of art holdings, and advises on selecting fiduciaries with deep experience in managing art collections. With extensive knowledge of estate administration, Adam handles probate, prepares estate tax returns, and works with clients to distribute assets to beneficiaries, navigating the unique challenges of art collections to safeguard their value.
publicity, licensing, defamation/libel, and related matters. In addition to her litigation practice, Dara represents clients in a wide range of transactional matters involving intellectual property rights and other rights in creative assets, including art donation agreements.
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