Becoming An Entertainment Lawyer, With Leah Stevenson

Becoming An Entertainment Lawyer, With Leah Stevenson

Grab your backstage pass as we dive into the fascinating world of entertainment law and uncover the ins and outs of Hollywood contracts with attorney Leah Stevenson! Leah takes us behind the scenes of her career representing music artists, influencers, and filmmakers.


Learn how Leah found her starring role in the competitive field of entertainment law, the importance of networking to land your big break, and why authenticity should take center stage in client relationships. She even gives us the inside scoop on the rising genre of influencer law and why young lawyers are perfectly cast to take the lead.


Whether you're dreaming of a red-carpet legal career or just curious about how lawyers make Hollywood magic happen, this episode gives you a front-row seat to the action.

Click here to view the episode transcript.

  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (01:40) - Get to Know Leah Stevenson
  • (02:57) - What Is An Entertainment Lawyer?
  • (07:20) - Different Paths; Transactional Vs. Litigation
  • (10:09) - Preparing To Be An Entertainment Lawyer
  • (13:00) - Working In-House Vs. In A Law Firm
  • (17:57) - Managing Your Clients Expectations As A Young Lawyer
  • (21:51) - Strategies For Advising And Communicating With Different Clients
  • (25:25) - How Entertainment Law Is Evolving
  • (28:24) - Host Responses And Thoughts

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