Kiven T. Roberson Sr., serves as the CEO of Beloved Community Center. He is a native of South Dallas, growing up in the  Frazier Court Housing Projects.  He has an extensive background in the insurance industry along with bringing financial literacy and housing stability to the Low to Moderate Income (LMI) community.  He loves the law and has a great respect for those who work in the field.  His appreciation of the law is connected to his understanding of the impacts it has on the non-profit sector and the (LMI) community.  His undergraduate and graduate educational credentials come from two (2) different, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). He earned a B.A. at Huston-Tillotson in 1995 and a M.S. from Texas Southern University in 2003.  His is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He has recently taken up playing the drums. 

Rodney Dittmar is currently in his 28th year of teaching music, and his 25th year in Seagoville and Dallas ISD. He was the first classroom teacher of Guitar Ensemble and Modern Band in Dallas ISD and is in his 24th year of teaching Modern Band. He is also the Fine Arts Department Head at Seagoville High School, and a Music Will Regional Program Ambassador.

Frankie Leonie effortlessly weaves between the ethereal realms of dreamy pop and the heartfelt melodies of soft country. Writing since a young age, Frankie has a way of speaking directly to the soul. Since her debut single, “Johnny Cash,” in 2018, Frankie’s musical evolution has been steady and impressive, but she has remained true to her unique and quietly powerful voice.

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Almir is a Senior Associate Managing Clerk at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP located in Dallas, TX, with almost 20 years of experience in litigation. For most of his career, he was based in New York City where he was actively involved in various cultural projects. He is co-founder of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian Film Festival and has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Academy of Bosnia and Herzegovina since 2006.

Almir is a lifelong music enthusiast. He attended classical music school for 6 years and has been playing guitar since childhood. His interests include diverse genres spanning from classical music to rock, folk, flamenco, and jazz. Almir was a member of several rock bands over the years, and has also performed as soloist in various events in New York and internationally.

Tre is a four-time Grammy award winning studio engineer, record mixer and music producer. He has logged time with a wide variety of multi-platinum artists, including Lady Gaga, Kirk Franklin, Blake Shelton, Snoop Dogg, Ed Sheeran and Travis Scott to name just a few. He has written, produced, and played on hundreds of pieces of commercial music for clients such as Samsung, Apple, Ford, and Dairy Queen. 

He is the co-owner of Luminous Sound Studios, a world-class recording studio and audio facility in Dallas, and the co-founder of record label Luminous Music. Tre is an active member of The Recording Academy (Grammy's) and served as a Governor for ten years donating his time and energy to help progress the state of the music industry in Texas and across the country. 

Eva Raggio is the music and culture editor for the Dallas Observer. For over a decade, she has covered art of all kinds and written about subjects from local music to pop culture for publications such as D Magazine, Playboy and Nylon.

Featuring legal talent from Scheef & Stone
Rocking for The Concilio

JOÉL is a vibrant side project of young lawyer and lifelong musician Joel Hernandez. This charity concert will be the band’s first show of, hopefully, many in Dallas now that its front man has made the pilgrimage up I-35.

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Rocking for Murphy Firefighters Association

Bryan Adam Joyner and Hard Country have infused Texas, Red Dirt, and Outlaw Country with the riffs and power chords from their hard rock backgrounds. They have been known to forge metal into country standards from time to time, and classic/southern rock ties it all together. Hard working dads with day jobs, their main objective is to have some fun and bring the audience along for the ride. The band has been playing in and around North Texas for 15 years, playing an equal mix of cover tunes and originals. Singer/Song-writer Bryan Adam Joyner also performs acoustic gigs and hosts open mics.

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Featuring legal talent from Baker Botts
Rocking for Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support

Just South of Nowhere is a high energy Dallas-based band that just loves to play Texas music. Harmonies, guitars, mandolin, steel... you will hear all of that when you come out and enjoy a night with us.

We'll play covers from the likes of Robert Earl Keen, Chris Stapleton, and Tyler Childers (ok, those guys are from Kentucky, but they sure sound like they could be from Texas!) And we'll even play you some of our original Texas music (but don't worry - not too much).

We can't wait to show you what we're all about and spend a great night for a great cause!

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Featuring legal talent from Bell Nunnally
Rocking for Austin Street Center

Long-time Bell Nunnally litigators Ben Riemer and John Fugitt thrive in the courtroom when stakes are high, as well as on the stage and in the rock and roll arena.

Featuring legal talent from Akin
Rocking for Booker T. Washington Advisory Board

Suburban Crime Spree is an East Dallas band that plays a range of 1990s and 2000s Alternative Rock favorites, with occasional classic rock, alt country, and funk thrown in the mix. SCS is comprised of Scott Barnard (vocals and guitar), Steve Haglund (guitar and keys), Frank Waterhouse (guitar and vocals), Sean Gaffney (guitar and vocals), Chris Moseley (bass, harmonica, and vocals), and Mark Ruibal (keeping the band honest, on Drums).

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Featuring legal talent from Bradley Gmelich & Wellerstein; Pope & Gentile; X1
Rocking Friday for Glendale Sunrise Rotary Foundation

Hailing from the heart of Glendale, CA, 5 Feet Under Band is an electrifying Classic Rock Cover Band that brings a new wave of energy to timeless hits. We deliver dynamic, high-octane performances that turn any event into an unforgettable experience.

5 Feet Under Band channels the spirit of classic rock, breathing new life into iconic hits from the genre's most celebrated artists. Our members' diverse backgrounds contribute to our unique sound and captivating stage presence. We are a band that thrives on audience interaction, building a connection with every note we play.

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Featuring legal talent from Cox Castle & Nicholson
Rocking Friday for United Friends of the Children

What's a band without soul? Combining a range of sounds, Castle of Soul is here to bring you all the funky vibes that make your toes tap and your head bob. If you're looking for a jammin' time, look no further.

Featuring legal talent from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman
Rocking Friday for Slave 2 Nothing Foundation

Don’t let the name fool you. The Doughboys rock it hard. Mashing millennial pop and spitting OG lyrics, they are as deft with a mic as they are with a memo. The Doughboys are nine strong, and ready to rock with quality you can taste for In-N-Out Burger’s Slave 2 Nothing Foundation.

Featuring legal talent from Grindr; Domb & Rauchwerger; Given Law Offices
Rocking Friday for Transgender Law Center

The Grind is committed to the full expression of our most authentic selves, including all sexual orientations, gender identities, and genres of music. The Grind (ver. 3.0) is Bill Shafton (VP, Business & Legal Affairs, Grindr), Zack Domb (Partner, Domb & Rauchwerger Employment Law Group), John Given (environmental law solo practitioner), Vanity Brown (CX Escalations Manager, Grindr), AJ Balance (Chief Product Officer, Grindr), Nancy Cotton, and Michael Malinowski. The Grind proudly supports the Trans Law Center, the national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all peoples.

Featuring legal talent from Greenberg Traurig
Rocking Friday for Mending Kids

Look no further - global law firm Greenberg Traurig is excited to have its house band, The Meltones, make their first ever LA appearance at the Whisky a Go Go. The Meltones, named after a firm founder Mel Greenberg, have been rocking in various incarnations since the mid-1980s, and are proud to be seven-time Law Rocks NYC Champions, with their sights set on number eight! The Meltones have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local non-profits and couldn’t be more thrilled to play for Mending Kids, an organization that provides free life-saving surgical care to sick children worldwide. The Meltones are comprised of 9 bandmembers: On guitar, New York Real Estate Shareholder Stephen Rabinowitz and Miami Real Estate Shareholder Burt Bruton; on keyboard, Albany Government Law & Policy Shareholder Cristopher Cernik; on vocals, New York Litigation Of Counsel Ashley LeBlanc, Las Vegas Litigation Shareholder Michael Hogue, Chief Shareholder Recruiting and Integration Officer Tracy Newirth, and Atlanta Business Director Tony Hatchett; on drums, Orange County Energy & Natural Resources Shareholder Thomas Brill; and former GT New York Associate Daniel Blumberg joins as our guest artist on bass.

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Featuring legal talent from Buchalter
Rocking Saturday for PML Foundation

Confidential is a band straight out of Irvine, with a dash of Newport Beach and Baja California thrown in. The story of Confidential can be described as, “From Zero To The Whisky.” Friends with rock n’ roll dreams (one having already achieved them and is our rock n’ roll sensei) – and a Buchalter connection - learned of the existence of Law Rocks. The idea of playing the “global law firm battle of the bands” brought them together to form the band they always wanted - and Confidential’s been rocking ever since.

Confidential is comprised of Jason Goldstein (bass/vocals), Bob Dato (guitars/mandolin/vocals), Darren Wilsey (guitars/bass/keyboards/vocals), Abram Rodriguez (vocals/guitar/bass/drums), Matty West (guitar/hype man) and Patti “Snaps” Oceguera (drums).

Confidential’s goal is to rock the house and make sure that everyone has a good time. And as our name Confidential implies, if you have too good of a time: your secret is safe with us (trademark pending).

Featuring legal talent from Raines Feldman Littrell
Rocking Friday for Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice

Ocean Park Sound System creates analog, organic groove music. Think retro-funk, reggae and dance rock for your head and your body. A decade ago, OPSS came together out the surf lineup at Ocean Park to create a true community vibe. With members from Raines Feldman LLP, OPSS plays out all year at events, dive bars, festivals, and parties. OPSS loves taking it to the stage at Law Rocks.

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Featuring legal talent from Latham & Watkins; Doll Amir Eley; Russell Law

Rocking Friday for The Posse Foundation - Los Angeles

Professionals from Latham & Watkins and Doll Amir Eley join together as Side Hustle, to bring you a mix of classic and modern rock, pop, soul, and more.

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Featuring legal talent from Reed Smith; Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete; Seals Phillips; Glaser Weil
Rocking Saturday for LACBA Counsel for Justice

Down By Law has been rockin' since 2016. Though the lineup has changed from time to time, the core that was formed out of desperation to convince their kids that they are cool remains. Inspired by Jim Jarmusch, SNL's "More Cowbell" sketch, Iggy Pop, and Karen Carpenter, DBL rocks to benefit Counsel for Justice (www.counselforjustice.org), and to answer the eternal question: "Is she really going out with him?

Featuring legal talent from Greenberg Glusker
Rocking Saturday for Alliance for Children’s Rights

The Gee Gees (ggfirm.com—clever, huh?) are thrilled to make our inaugural appearance at Law Rocks at the legendary Whisky! Our band’s sound spans the decades, with our core players all Greenberg Glusker lawyers: Graham Fenton (vocals); Ryan Webb (drums/vocals); Ricardo Cestero (guitar/vocals); Ira Steinberg (bass); Noah Perch-Ahern (guitar/vocals); Pete Nyquist (drums/no vocals, please) and James Hill (keyboard). The Gee Gees, with special appearances by Linda Debella and Doug Webb, are super pumped to ramp up their game before a live audience outside the friendly confines of our annual firm retreat.

Featuring legal talent from Allen Matkins; Buchalter, Doll Amir & Eley; Latham & Watkins
Rocking Saturday for Ketchum Downtown YMCA

The Nuisance has participated in Law Rocks since 2014 and this year takes the stage with numerous Law Rocks veterans and long-time supporters of the Law Rocks mission. The Nuisance puts a new gritty spin on rock classics, from Neil Diamond to U2.

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Featuring legal talent from Perkins Coie
Rocking Saturday for The Access Project

Privileged Communications comprises partner Michael Wise on lead vocals, partner Joe Hamilton on guitar, partner Lara Dueppen on keyboard and partner Oliver Gold on drums, with firm friend Niall Fordyce on bass. While Privileged Communications does not have any available recordings currently, the group is in contract discussions with several large record labels and expects to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show within the next few years.

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Featuring legal talent from Baker & McKenzie; Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete; Glancy Prongay & Murray; and SEADE Coaching & Consulting
Rocking Saturday for LA Family Housing

Run BMc has more than two decades of collective Law Rockin’ experience, including members of two different past champions. They are back to rock, roll, rap, dance, and funkify your minds. Not to be mistaken for your typical law-firm-charity-classic-rock-cover band, it discovered its musical destiny by covering artists like Run DMC, Tina Turner, Coldplay, Janis Joplin, Adele, Def Leppard, and Justin Timberlake. The band is known to bring sexy back, roll in the deep, and pour some sugar on you, while curing fevers with the only prescription – more cowbell.

Featuring legal talent from McNicholas & McNicholas
Rocking Saturday for Inner City Law Center

Sustained! is thrilled to make their debut at Law Rocks and to share a night of music at the legendary Whisky A Go-Go. From Punk to Blues to Classic Rock, they've worked hard to make sure there are no objections to their set. And if there are... see the Judge in the band for final ruling.

Rocking the stage in support of the Inner City Law Center is The Honorable Cesar Sarmiento (guitar), Patrick McNicholas (guitar), Alan Bruni (drums/percussion), Leslie Delhomme (vocals), Matt Londe (bass/vocals), Alec Mandell (keys/vocals), Kela Sachs (vocals), and Kaya Ramos (guitar/percussion).

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This proud "CHI-TOWN" girl is best known for her vocal versatility, boundless energy & magnetic charisma on stage. During the week, Valerie Ojeda travels the country, working as an On-Camera Host, Event Emcee, Trade Show Presenter and Automotive Product Specialist, representing top companies like Panasonic, Microsoft, 3M, Sony, Epson, Honda and Bosch, just to name a few.



On weekends, she fronts the wildly successful National cover band, “Anthem Road,” playing nightclubs, casinos, conventions, country clubs, wineries, private parties and outdoor festivals, all over the country.  Over the years Anthem Road has opened for the iconic 80’s bands Berlin and Warrant, as well as some of the top tribute bands in the country. Valerie’s favorite musical moments to date were meeting Pat Benatar, Kip Winger, Jerry Dixon and Billy Ocean, as well as singing with Terri Nunn at The Canyon Club and singing the National Anthem before a Slaughter concert.



For Valerie, being of service is the highest form of consciousness, so being able to give back to the local community by being a part of Law Rocks LA, is an absolute dream come true. 

Kathleen Wirt has worked with hundreds of bands in the 35 years she has owned and operated 4th Street Recording, a boutique studio in downtown Santa Monica. In the early years, her tireless scouting and well- placed spec deals helped to launch major careers including Fiona Apple, Incubus, Hoobastank, and The Neighbourhood. In all, over 40 bands have scored record deals out of the studio, which continues to draw artists with its vintage analog gear and creative vibe.

Some of her studio’s gold and platinum record awards include The Beach Boys’ “Kokomo,” No Doubt’s Tragic Kingdom, Fiona Apple’s “Shadowboxer,” Nelly Furtado’s Folklore, Weird Al Yankovic’s Straight Outta Lynwood, Hoobastank’s self-titled first album. Incubus’s S.C.I.E.N.C.E., Jack’s Mannequin’s Everything In Transit, and The Neighbourhood’s I Love You, which features the Diamond single “Sweater Weather.”

Kathleen often speaks on Industry event panels and shares with the community through Women In Music, mentorships, sponsorship of homeless artists, hosting recording programs for at-risk and incarcerated youth, and by promoting young women’s careers in music production through workshops and the studio’s internship program.

Originally from Sweden, Emelie Pfaff graduated with a Masters of Music in French Horn Performance from Colorado State University. She also holds a Bachelors of Music in Performance and a Bachelors of Music in Music Theory from the University of Kansas City, Conservatory of Music and Dance (UMKC).

Emelie has traveled all over the United States and Europe performing and teaching with groups such as the Fountain City Brass Band, the Athena Brass Band, Colorado Brass, The UMKC Wind Symphony, the Loveland Symphony, the Culver City Symphony, the St. Joseph Symphony, and the Kinnor Philharmonic. She has performed at various Music Educators Association Conferences, International Women’s Brass Conferences, International Horn Conferences, the International Tuba Euphonium Conference, the Collegiate Band Directors National Association, the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, and Lieksa Brass Week. While playing with the Fountain City Brass Band, she has won 3 US Open Championships and one North American Brass Band Championship, and also placed at the All England Masters and the Euro Brass Competition.

When not performing, Emelie enjoys working as the Director of Partnerships at the Harmony Project in Los Angeles, an after-school non-profit music program. Emelie is an avid advocate for women in brass playing and the music manufacturing industry. She is an active member of the International Women’s Brass Conference where she serves on their Conference Selection Committee. She also serves on the board for the Athena Brass Band and is a member of North American Music Merchants Young Professionals (NAMMYP) and Smart Women in Music (SWIM).

Outside of music, Emelie enjoys practicing and teaching yoga as well as training for her first marathon.

Director of Sales and Marketing at ProSearch, AI Evangelist, & Freelance Drummer

Brian Meegan has 25 years of executive management experience in the legal services industry and is recognized as a thought leader in the field of eDiscovery. Brian has been instrumental in designing cutting edge solutions for law firms and corporations seeking innovative cost modeling and excellence in evidentiary service delivery. Today Brian leads a team of sales and marketing professionals at ProSearch, a technology enabled eDiscovery service provider, for the sole purpose of new business generation and account retention.

Like many from his generation, seeing The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show was life changing. By the age of 15 Brian was playing drums professionally in rock bands, show bands, teaching privately, and performing in the pit orchestra for musicals. Brian has worked with countless songwriters, bands and solo artists including famed producer Bob Margouleff (Stevie Wonder, Devo), Jack Lee (Hanging on the Telephone, Blondie, Come Back and Stay, Paul Young) and many others. Brian joined the LA band Felony (The Fanatic) a very popular band in Los Angeles during the new wave era. Brian recorded their follow-up record with the single going to #1 on KROQ and a remix also in heavy rotation remixed by famed producer Arthur Baker (Sun City, Bruce Springsteen, New Order).

As well as continuing to hone his craft daily, these days Brian freelances playing in clubs, festivals, and private events in and around Southern California. Brian is also the drummer for Psychedelic Summer, a Woodstock tribute band.

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Rita George is Chief Program Officer for the GRAMMY Museum. In her role, George will provide leadership, strategy and managerial oversight to the curatorial, community engagement, education, and digital media teams, connecting internal and external partners to create a more cohesive approach to scale the Museum’s diverse programming. George will continue to lead new business development efforts, expand DEIA initiatives, and help oversee the Museum’s offsite locations. As part of the leadership team, George provides support to the Museum’s President and Board of Directors, policy development and HR initiatives.



Previously as Chief Operating Officer, George oversaw day-to-day business and operations for the Museum, led new business development efforts and museum renovations, and managed the strategic planning and curatorial content development for more than 100 exhibits and off-site projects, including the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, Okla.; the opening of GRAMMY Museum Mississippi in Cleveland, Miss.; the GRAMMY Museum Gallery at Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tenn.; the Ray Charles Memorial Library in Los Angeles, and the GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., in 2017. 



Prior to joining the GRAMMY Museum, George served as director of visitor services, security and operations for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. 

George graduated from Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism.

Shawn Dailey is an artist manager with over 20 years in music and film.
He started his career as a bassist, most notably with Courtney Love and Hole.
As a manager, Shawn represents Grammy winners, Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame inductees, award winning filmmakers and best selling authors. He has also produced multiple award winning documentaries.

Legendary vocalist Graham Bonnet burst into this world on December 23, 1947 in Skegness, Lincolnshire, England. Bonnet first garnered attention in 1968 as one half of the Marbles; a band he formed with his cousin Trevor Gordon with the help of Robert Stigwood and the BeeGees. The Marbles enjoyed a UK Top 5 hit with the emotional ‘Only One Woman’ penned by the BeeGees. Subsequent songs, ‘Light of the Burning Candle’ and ‘the Walls Fell Down’ didn’t chart but did receive critical acclaim. In 1977, Graham signed with Ringo Starr’s Ring-O Records and although the self titled album was not a major seller in Britain, it achieved gold status in Australia. In 1979, Bonnet replaced Ronnie James Dio in Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow. With his James Dean-like image, the choice of Bonnet as Dio’s replacement was the subject of some consternation amongst the band’s more traditional heavy metal fans but the album “Down To Earth” was the band’s most successful and birthed the hit singles ‘Since You’ve Been Gone’ and ‘All Night Long’. Not long after Cozy Powell’s departure from Rainbow, Bonnet would also exit the following year and resume his solo career with the album “Line Up” in 1981 that earned him a UK Top 10 single with ‘Night Games’. Later that year, he joined Michael Schenker Group and recorded the near perfect “Assault Attack.” In 1983, Graham, along with the help of his then manager Andy Trueman would begin assembling Alcatrazz. The band received moderate success with No Parole from Rock n Roll featuring guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen and Disturbing the Peace with Steve Vai on guitar. In 1987, Graham joined forces with Chris Impelliteri and recorded the hard rock classic “Stand In Line.” Over the next several years, Bonnet would record with many artists including Blackthorne (featuring Bob Kulick of Kiss fame), Forcefield (featuring his Rainbow bandmate Cozy Powell), Japanese powerhouse band Anthem, a second album with Chris Impelliteri “System X” and Dario Mollo’s “Ezoo”. Graham also recorded multiple solo albums “Here Comes the night,” “Underground” and “The Day I Went Mad.” In 2014, Graham formed the eponymous Graham Bonnet Band with bassist Beth-Ami Heavenstone and Conrado Pesinato and released the album “the Book” for Frontiers Music in 2016. “Meanwhile Back in the Garage” followed in 2018 and the band released a third studio album “Day Out in Nowhere” in 2021. Graham also continue to records and will perform with his version of Alcatrazz featuring Jeff Loomis (Arch Enemy, Nevermore on guitar and Van Williams, also of Nevermore).

Beth-Ami Heavenstone, a lifelong music enthusiast, discovered her musical talent when an ex-boyfriend left a bass behind, sparking her realization that she could play. This determined attitude defines her contribution to the Graham Bonnet Band's debut album, "The Book," where her meaty tone and groove-filled playing shine.

Born in Philadelphia, Heavenstone's path shifted to rock 'n' roll upon meeting singer Tomi Rae Brown, widow and featured performer for James Brown. Together, they formed Hardly Dangerous, a prominent Los Angeles-based rock band. Despite modest musical abilities initially, Heavenstone's authenticity and potential were recognized by Brown, leading to collaborations and success.

A left-handed bassist playing a right-handed instrument, Heavenstone leverages her unique approach for greater dexterity on the neck. Influenced by blues bassists, she contributed significantly to "The Book," recording bass tracks at home amid her responsibilities as a mother of two. Her collaboration with Graham Bonnet on bass-lines showcases their creative synergy, striking a balance between elaborate parts and maintaining a driving feel to the album. Heavenstone also co-produced and executive produced their current album, Day out in Nowhere.

Heavenstone's dedication is evident in her exclusive use of a Clayton .56mm pick and her choice of '74 and '83 Fender Precision basses live and in the studio, showcasing her unwavering commitment to her craft.

Stacey Oziel considers herself the luckiest woman in the world, because she gets to "live the dream" in two ways: As a professional singer and bandleader...AND as in-house counsel for The Walt Disney Company.

A veteran singer and frontwoman, Stacey Anne (her stage name) is the owner of The Platinum Beat, a boutique entertainment company that provides top-shelf bands and instrumentalists for events, weddings, and summer concerts. When she's not managing and singing with The Platinum Beat, Stacey also fronts two country bands, and is a busy freelance vocalist in a variety of styles. She's also shared the stage with a number of illustrious musicians, including Monte Pittman, Madonna's longtime guitarist; and Tony Franklin of The Firm and Whitesnake. 

Stacey is also proud to be a Principal Counsel for the Walt Disney Company, specializing in distribution, content protection, and operations. Prior to Disney, Stacey handled strategic technology transactions for a number of Silicon Valley tech companies, including Oracle; and began her career as a professional liability defense litigator in San Francisco.

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Web: http://www.staceyannemusic.com 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/StaceyAnneMusic
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/StaceyAnneMusic

To learn more about The Platinum Beat, visit: 
Web: http://www.theplatinumbeat.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ThePlatinumBeat
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Jayne Trimble is the CEO and Founder of World Peach Records, a boutique record label and publishing company for women out of Venice, CA. Founded in 2015 in response to the overwhelming lack of female energy in the music industry, her artists have appeared at SXSW, Folk Alliance International, Canadian Music Week, NXNE, Tallinn Music Week, and many more. She has successfully written and secured over $125,000 in government and provincial and arts council grants.They have achieved top ten charting on international college campus radio charts across the US & Canada, as well as interviews on iHeart radio and segments on CTV News channels across Canada. Songwriters have been crowned winners of Best in Rock, as well as finalists in the USA, International Songwriting and SongUniverse Competitions. Notable performance collabs include American Cancer Society as well as with The Lost Church in San Francisco. Jayne is proud to be a voting member of The Recording Academy, as well as the Association of Independent Music Publishers, Guild Of Music Supervisors and Women In Music. She successfully coordinated a distribution deal with Downtown/XLP in 2023, and has supported the release of 16 singles and 12 albums within the last 2 years, several of which clearing over 100K streams on Spotify. She has established key partnerships with fellow Indie Labels Spirit House, Tiny Kingdom, and Neon Moon, as well as Planetary Group (Lou Reed, Brian Eno) and Nice Marmot (PJ Harvey, Alabama Shakes). Jayne co-founded a showcase for women called VENUS, which had its inaugural performance at The Lost Church in San Francisco featuring GRAMMY and EMMY nominated musicians on 2024’s International Women’s Day. She has produced work for many artists including the platinum selling indie artist Amy Kirkpatrick and many more. As an artist in her own right she is a Canadian Folk Music Awards Nominee, toured with JUNO nominated Canadian Alt-Country band The Deep Dark Woods, signed with Garment District Records in Toronto, had National sync placements on MTV, The CW and Oxygen Networks, and had work produced by Indie icon Damien Jurado. She is the doting mom to her fur baby Toby and thanks her lucky stars everyday for the extraordinary life she gets to lead.

Featuring legal talent from Gibbs and Bruns; Godzina Law Firm
Rocking for BakerRipley

Since 2020, DeSoto Rose has become one of Houston's favorite cover bands performing Americana, Indie, Folk Rock, Alt Country and a few 90s throw-backs for good measure. Fans enjoy rocking out to their unique versions of songs we all know and love.

DeSoto Rose is: Heidi Kaim (lead vocals), Nick Karam (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Andy Bost (bass), Cameron Clark (keyboard, banjo), Bruce Godzina (drums), and Frans Sluiter (guitar). Featuring Ayesha Najam as a guest vocalist.

Featuring legal talent from Secretariat
Rocking for The Graeme McDaniel Foundation

On The Side hails from Katy, Texas, and covers songs primarily from the 1980s, while including great songs from the 1960s to the 1990s in a range of musical genres and bands including Kansas, Journey, and Van Halen, all the way to the Eagles, George Strait, and Keith Urban. Many members of On the Side are worship musicians in the Katy-area and lead church worship services every weekend.

On The Side makes its first appearance at Law Rocks 2024 and is excited to participate!

On The Side is: Secretariat’s Scott Boulware (vocals), Heather Walker (vocals), Willie Dewlen (vocals, programming), Stephen Walker (guitar, vocals), Brent Walker (keyboards, vocals), Sam DeFranco (guitar), Justin Walker (bass) and Craig Summers (drums).

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Featuring legal talent from Latham & Watkins; Shell Oil Company Legal Department
Rocking for Belong Kitchen

Emerging from the vapor trails of centaurs and translucent steeds streaking towards Mordor, the origins of One Bad Crash date back to the early 21st Century.  After earning their stripes on the famed Garden Oaks Touring Circuit, delighting revelers at backyard birthday parties, crawfish boils, and sangria festivals, they brought their rock-n-roll stylings to the Heights area, and later ventured out to tame the hinterlands of the I-10 West corridor.  Controversy followed them for a time, as they were once banned from a Katy venue for playing a Talking Heads song.  Law Rocks will provide a foothold East of I-45, culminating in a world tour of venues in downtown Houston. 

One Bad Crash are proud to represent Belong Kitchen, a neighborhood grab-n-go kitchen that employs adults with intellectual and developmental differences. The band is comprised of Trent Carlyle (vocalist and expert witness), Greg St. Denis (guitarist and consumer of legal services), Eric Gillaspie (percussionist and in-house counsel), David Winston (bassist and in-house counsel), and special guest Mike King (guitarist and partner at Latham & Watkins).

Featuring legal talent from Akin; Enterprise Products Partners; The Friedkin Group; Harris County Law Library
Rocking for Chance For Hope

Three-time champ Pro Hac Vice is reuniting to rock your faces off with hits from the Sunset Strip, SoCal’s West Side, and beyond! For this year’s event, the band will once again be raising money for the Chance for Hope Foundation, a local charity providing support services for children with cancer and their families, and grant funding for pediatric cancer research. Featuring legal professionals from multiple organizations, Pro Hac Vice is: John Goodgame (guitar, vocals), Charlie San Miguel (drums/percussion), Mario Barrientos (bass), Travis Earp (guitar, vocals), Scott Davidson (lead vocals, synth), and special guest MC Andre Davison.

Featuring legal talent from Sidley Austin; University of Houston Law Center
Rocking for Children’s Assessment Center

Rule 11 is a band of brothers, friends, and a mix of legal professionals, an engineer, an artist, and a data analyst. Excited to take the stage at White Oak for their first Houston Law Rocks appearance, Rule 11 is Jacob Schurman (vocals, guitar), Ben Schurman (lead guitar), Brennan Passon (keys, vocals), Drake Melchior (bass), and Alan Williams (drums).

Featuring legal talent from Schiffer Hicks Johnson; Baker & O'Brien
Rocking for Kids Meals Inc. (Montgomery County)



2024 is the year for music. And two bands came together to create just that. Twenty 24 Souls combines the unique talents from Houston-based "The Muchachones" and "Ita & The Late Arrivals" bands to create one soulful ROCK sound. Heralding from North and Latin America, this group of lawyers, engineers, and entrepreneurs pursue their passion for music as they jam to escape, entertain, and unite. The band is comprised of Adam Schiffer (guitar), Luis Rey (guitar, vocals), Jorge Squier (bass), Dave Duerr (drums) and Ita Peterson (lead vocals).

Featuring legal talent from Greenberg Traurig; Rodgers Selvera
Rocking for Texas Accountants and Lawyers For The Arts

Indie rock.

Check out the band’s Instagram here.

Alexander Ansari is psyched to take the stage once again as the host of Law Rocks Houston! With a solid background as an event emcee and a flair for energizing crowds, he's no stranger to rocking the mic. Plus, as a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Samsung Global Master Trainer, and Global Sales Enablement leader for Meta, he knows how to connect with people from all walks of life. Every gig is a chance for him to crank up the excitement and show his love for rocking out with diverse audiences.

Drawing from his professional experiences spanning global sales enablement, learning and development, AR/VR technology, and human resource consulting, Alexander brings a holistic perspective to his endeavors. As the founder of Stay Diverse Inc, a non-profit organization committed to championing multiculturalism and diversity, he actively drives initiatives aimed at fostering unity and respect for people of all backgrounds.

Beyond his professional commitments, Alexander finds solace and inspiration in his love for live rock shows. Viewing music as a universal language transcending barriers, he revels in its ability to bridge cultures and forge connections among people worldwide. Through his passion for music, Alexander perpetuates his vision of cultural exchange and global harmony, reinforcing the notion that despite our differences, we are all bound by our shared humanity.

Shawn Allen stands at the forefront of the music industry, a visionary artist, producer, and songwriter whose transformative impact has earned him acclaim as an award-winning producer, multi-instrumentalist, and artist developer. With an unparalleled ability to blend genres and push boundaries, he has carved out a niche as a true pioneer in contemporary music.

Born with an innate passion for music, Shawn's journey began at an early age, honing his skills across various instruments and immersing himself in diverse musical styles. This eclectic background laid the foundation for his distinctive sound, characterized by its fusion of soulful melodies, intricate rhythms, and raw emotion.

Throughout his illustrious career, Shawn has collaborated with industry icons such as Scarface, Tyler Perry, Zacardi Cortez, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, and Mannie Fresh, leaving an indelible mark on each project with his unparalleled creativity and technical prowess.

In addition to his prowess as a musician and producer, Shawn's keen eye for talent and his dedication to nurturing artists have earned him widespread recognition as a successful artist developer. As the CEO of Turneround Entertainment, he has championed emerging talent, providing them with the platform and support needed to flourish in the competitive music industry.

Shawn's contributions to music extend far beyond the studio. His commitment to pushing the boundaries of creativity and his unwavering dedication to excellence have cemented his status as a true luminary in the world of music. With each new project, he continues to defy expectations, inspiring listeners and fellow artists alike with his boundless innovation and unwavering passion for his craft.

Catterina is an indie folk singer-songwriter who makes music about love, life, and all the emotions that weave in and out of a sensitive heart. Catterina has performed on a variety of notable stages, including the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center, the Annapolis Songwriters Festival, White Oak Music Hall, The Heights Theater and others. Catterina has opened for and shared stages with Tamino, Julia Cole, Sandra Bernhard, Karen Waldrup, Leslie Mendelson, and others. Her music fuses a variety of genres such as folk, R&B, and pop, and gravitates towards fans of artists such as Joni Mitchell, Lizzy Mcalpine, and Amy Winehouse.

Shakeatha Davis is an attorney, speaker, and multi-passionate entrepreneur. She currently serves as Owner and Principal Attorney for the minority woman owned law firm, the S. Davis Law Group PLLC and Owner of S. Davis Studios LLC.

Her practice areas include Business Law, Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law. Ms. Davis is an expert at assisting small business owners with business structure and development which she is extremely passionate about. In addition to running a full time law practice, Attorney Davis hosts workshops and classes where she teaches business law. 

Prior to opening her legal practice, Ms. Davis worked for the legal department of BP America, and Judicial Intern for both Chief Bankruptcy Judge Jeff Bohm and Judge Kenneth Hoyt. She also was selected for the Presidential Management Fellow Finalist Class of 2013. Ms. Davis earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude from Thurgood Marshall School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and English from Xavier University of Louisiana.

Ms. Davis has been a member of the Top 40 Under 40 for National Black Lawyers and Top 40 Under 40 in Business for the Women’s Association of Attorneys in Business Law for the past two years. She also served Vice Chair of the Copyright and Social Media Committee for the American Bar Association. Lastly Ms. Davis has been a member of the SuperLawyers Rising Star from 2019-2023.

As she is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, she also enjoys being S. Davis Studios which is an artist development center located in Houston, TX for entertainment artists. Ms. Davis has worked with producers, musicians and singers to produce albums and help them to develop their talents. Music is the passion that drives her interest in business and entertainment law.

Learn more at S. Davis Law Group’s website and follow Shakeatha on Facebook, LinkedIn, or her Instagram handles @sdavislawgroup, @sdavisstudio, and @theexpansionattorney.

Marq Moody, a multifaceted audio engineer and musician, traces his roots back to Central Arkansas, where his passion for music was nurtured from a young age. Currently calling Houston, TX, his home, Marq has cemented his place in the music industry as a highly skilled audio engineer with an impressive repertoire of collaborations.

Classically trained on the cello, Marq's musical journey began early in life. Fuelled by an insatiable curiosity and determination, he taught himself to play the piano and drums, adding layers of versatility to his musical arsenal. This early exploration laid the foundation for his later endeavors in the realm of audio engineering.

Marq's career trajectory has been marked by collaborations with some of the most prominent names in the music industry. His contributions behind the scenes have enriched the work of artists spanning various genres. From iconic hip-hop figures like Scarface, Drake, and Snoop Dogg to gospel sensation Yolanda Adams, funk pioneer George Clinton, soul legend Gerald Levert, and the influential UGK, Marq's expertise has left an indelible mark on the soundscapes of countless tracks.

His meticulous attention to detail and innate understanding of music production have garnered him widespread recognition and respect among his peers. Whether refining the nuances of a hip-hop beat, enhancing the soulful melodies of a gospel choir, or capturing the raw energy of a live performance, Marq's expertise shines through in every project he undertakes.

Beyond his technical prowess, Marq's passion for music and dedication to his craft continue to drive him forward. As he navigates the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry, he remains committed to pushing boundaries, crafting unforgettable sonic experiences, and leaving an enduring legacy in the world of audio engineering.

Ana Treviño-Godfrey, DMA, is the Director of Prelude Music Classes for Children and co-founder and Director of Education of The Prelude Music Foundation. She is passionate about music, music-making, and education. Ana graduated from Rice University (DMA, MM) and The Cleveland Institute of Music (BM). She performed opera and early music in the US and abroad and has appeared as a featured soloist with professional orchestras around Houston. Her love of music led her to co-found Mercury Chamber Orchestra. In 2011, Ana stopped performing to focus on her vocation: to serve children and their families through music education. She believes music is the great equalizer that builds bridges where barriers exist. Together with her husband, Ana co-founded the Prelude Music Foundation, a non-profit bringing Music Together® to marginalized communities in Houston, TX. The foundation currently serves over 2,000 students in Title 1 schools, Casa de Esperanza de Los Niños, and families at the Ronald McDonald House, supporting children's cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and language development through the power of music. Ana believes music education has the power to change lives, help us heal, and bring us peace. Ana is a presenter at early childhood and music education conferences, including the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), and has taught at Rice University, Houston Community College, and Interlochen Arts Camp. In addition, she is a worldwide Music Together teacher trainer.

Special guests starring legal talent from The Northern District of California Federal Court

The only band in the country featuring 10 federal judges (along with some other real musicians).

Featuring legal talent from Cleary Gottlieb Steen and Hamilton
Rocking for George Mark Children’s House

Inspired by the skills on display at an all-partner talent show which raised funds for the Legal Aid Society, partners Bruce Hoffman, Adrian Leipsic and Maurice Gindi had the mad idea to form a Cleary Gottlieb house band. Once Chief of Staff Denelle Veny and Partnership Resources Manager Rob Maitner were roped in, that mad idea became reality. An exhaustive talent search brought aboard European partners Marco D’Ostuni (Rome), François-Charles Laprévote and Romano Subiotto (both from Brussels). With the addition of partner Alan Levine and consultant Mike Veny holding them all together with their percussion skills, The Cee Gees was formed and has since performed in Washington, DC, Scotland and The Cutting Room in New York City. The Cee Gees are thrilled to join Law Rocks because they believe there is nothing better than doing good in the world while turning the volume up to 11.

Featuring legal talent from Greenberg Traurig; K&L Gates; Troutman Pepper; Morgan Lewis
Rocking for Guide Dogs for the Blind

Formed in 2017, The Latent Defects (f.k.a. Attractive Nuisance) are proud to return at Law Rocks for the fifth time! The band was originally formed as Greenberg Traurig San Francisco’s house band and now includes a Verein of weekend warriors from four different law firms all flying a united banner of rock. This band goes to 11 and they are psyched to be with the people again.

Featuring legal talent from Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger
Rocking for Bay Area Urban Debate League

From one of the premier personal injury firms in the Bay Area comes a musical ensemble that will compel you to move. If the Battle of the Bands doesn’t settle out of court, this outfit is ready to go to verdict.

Featuring legal talent from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
Rocking for Child Advocates of Silicon Valley

Morgan, Lewis & ROCKius brings together musical talent from Morgan Lewis’s Northern California offices, with amazing vocals, guitar, keys, and rhythm with a wicked horn section to lay down a '70s R&B/Motown/funk vibe, with current hits and classic chart-toppers in the mix. At Law Rocks, we’re honored to be rocking for Child Advocates of Silicon Valley to support children in the foster care system. We love playing together, and believe that music makes the world a better place. Join us for a great show—for an even greater cause! #morganlewisrocks

Featuring legal talent from Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein
Rocking for Arc of the East Bay

Lieff Cabraser's The R-23s are veterans of the California legal rock scene who are celebrating their 11th year of musical collaboration -- which makes us one year older than overachiever younger sister Law Rocks-SF! Recent set lists from the band include songs by the Cranberries, the Who, the O’Jays, Sam & Dave, Amy Winehouse, and Chuck Berry. The R-23s features Anthony McDaniel and Liana Harris on vocals, Melissa Gardner on vocals and flute, Phong Nguyen on guitar, Charles Gonzalez on rhythm guitar and vocals, Djuna Gray on bass, Elizabeth Cabraser on drums, and Mark Chalos on piano/organ. We are delighted to be back at Law Rocks-SF, and can't wait to shake the Chapel to the roof and rafters!

Featuring legal talent from Foley & Lardner
Rocking for Boys And Girls Club

With roots across the nation, and a home base in Chicago, Fauxly is an all-attorney, all-Foley, no compromise rock band. As your 2023 Law Rocks Hustle and Heart Award winners, Fauxly are back with another set of modern classics from the 1990’s and 2000’s that will get you off your feet and on the floor. Individually, Fauxly’s members have honed their talents on a variety of stages across the world; from Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, to the House of Blues in Chicago, to the German variety show “Wetten Das,” Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan, and countless bars, basements, and backyards in between.

Fauxly features:

• Chris Ward (Labor & Employment) – Vocals and Guitar
• Mike Noonan (Land Use & Zoning) – Bass
• Chris Rasmussen (Transactions) – Drums
• Zack Sikora – Guitar

We’re ready to let what’s left of our hair down and rock out for a great cause. The money we’re raising goes to the Boys and Girls Club of America, but the spirits we’re raising will be yours!

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Featuring legal talent from Circuit Court of Cook County
Rocking for Digs with Dignity

The Floods: 20+ years of Classic Rock, New Wave, and many, many curveballs - from Navy Pier's Grand Ballroom to all the now-shuttered bars and clubs on the Northside - Jim - Steve - John

Featuring legal talent from McGuireWoods; Astellas
Rocking for Kovler Diabetes Center

Straight out of Elmhurst, Flood Waters has been rocking the Chicago area since 2014. The band initially joined forces in School of Rock’s “Adult Program” and quickly decided to go out on their own to perform across the Chicago area. The band has played at venues as diverse as the legendary Double Door, City Winery, Lincoln Hall, and Aurora’s RiverEdge Park along with numerous venues in their hometown. Flood Waters performs a great cross-section of the classics from the 1970s to today, including The Cars, The Pretenders, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, and more.

Flood Waters showcases the talents of two attorneys: Amy Manning (vocals, partner at McGuire Woods) and Morgan Moran (bass, Senior Director at Astella Pharma). Rounding out the band are Amy McConnell (vocals), Joe Spedale (guitar), Michael Stavridis (guitar), Brian Mehta (drums), and Andy DeMotte (keys).

Flood Waters regularly takes part in local philanthropic activities, including several appearances at the Chicago Bar Association’s annual “Lawyers Rock” benefit as well as ongoing events hosted by the American Diabetes Association.

Featuring legal talent from Bell Kearns
Rocking for Rebuilding Exchange

What do you get when you combine a country vocalist, neo-soul guitarist, funk pianist, jazz bassist, and classically-trained drummer? You get a creative mix of music not quite like anything you've heard before – you get Good Colour.

Started in 2022 in downtown Chicago by a couple of friends, the original goal of Good Colour was to jam on street corners and play some covers. But before long we started writing some BANGERS. Once we realized our potential, we focused on becoming an original-focused band with big aspirations.

Inspired by an eclectic mix of genres old and new, from Chris Stapleton to James Brown to Maroon 5, Good Colour delivers its very own brand of unique and soulful music. We want our audience to feel good vibes, dance, and enjoy life, and our music reflects those themes. We hope you get down with us!

Featuring legal talent from Lindsey Lund Law, LLC; Confluence Orthopedic Growth Strategies; Lake County State's Attorney
Rocking for Uniting Voices Chicago

Like most, the members of La Fete Du Funk share a collective belief: that the 1970s represent the pinnacle of music. For our money, rock and roll and disco reign supreme - in sound, style, attitude, and the sheer ability to make you move. La Fete sets out to combine the singular qualities of these two unruly genres - the electric racket, feel-it-in-your-chest bass and drums, and loud and unflinching style - in a disco-rock cocktail that gets your head stirred and hips shaken. So if you want a show, hit the theater. If you want a party, welcome to La Fete du Funk.

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Featuring legal talent from Castaneda Law Office; Katz, Friedman; Law Office of James M. Bailey II
Rocking for Alzheimer's Association

The ICY BEE is a rock band of 5 guys who realized their musical talents could merge to create a wall of sound. With Jim (Bailes) Bailey II on lead vocals, Vitas Mockaitis on lead guitar and vocals, Craig (Mate) Griffin on Bass and the Castaneda Duo of John J Castaneda on acoustic and rhythm guitars and Joey Castaneda on drums and vocals, this lawyer led band (Jim, Vitas and John) energizes their audience.

Featuring legal talent from Cooley; U.S. Attorneys Office, ND Ill.
Rocking for Music & Potlucks

Formed in the wake of the pandemic to fill an acute entertainment need at a Chicago block party, the five 40-something men of Risky Tingles soon realized they had something—or just enjoyed getting together in a basement steps away from the revered Lincoln Hall to make music. The core Tingles repertoire is defined by the non-obvious upbeat songs sung by the classic groups you love—the Beatles, Stones, Band, Petty, Dylan, Van the Man, and more—usually with something of an Americana flair and a harmony or two. We can’t wait to take the stage at Lincoln Hall and get the audience moving on behalf of Music & Potlucks, a great Oak Park-based organization that builds community through musical gatherings and raises funds to support providers of essential services on the west side of Chicago.

Featuring legal talent from Cooley LLP and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois. Featuring Illegal talent from Group One Trading and the Chicago Public Schools

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Featuring legal talent from Illinois Court of Claims; Schneck Law Offices; Monterrosa Law Group
Rocking for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Chicago

The Thornes began as a group of fathers whose children attended Hawthorne Academy, a Chicago Public Magnet School located in the shadow of Wrigley Field. The dads were all accomplished musicians. We were first approached to start a band to support fundraising at the school (at one time we had 13 kids attending the school). The shows were a success drawing crowds from the community (Our motto is " We don't suck as bad as you think we will!") Over time we began receiving requests to perform at other fundraising events.

Over the years, The Thornes have raised well over $100,000 for local charities. We have performed with "Big "Head" Todd and Nicholas Tremulis. We also performed as the opening act for Big Head Todd and the Monsters. We have we won several "Lawyers Rock" battle of the bands competitions over the years.

Band members include: Peter Birnbaum, Chief Justice of the Illinois Court of Claims and President of Attorneys' Title Guaranty Fund. Joe Gagliardo, a judge on the Illinois Court of Claims. Sean O'Brien, a human rights lawyer. Louie Kritikos, Broker at Dream Town Realty and Bob Barnett, managing director of Wexford Capital. Steve Schneck, highly regarded civil rights trial lawyer and beloved local jazz musician.

Morris Knight is a musician/singer/songwriter and released his solo single “Thank You” in 2019. Check out his self-produced/directed music video on YouTube. He also plays bass guitar in a new Bay Area-based rock band called A MILLION MILES AWAY. Fans of bands like The Cure, Siouxsie & The Banshees, and Joy Division will instantly recognize their sound! As a broadcaster, Morris is a 20-plus year San Francisco Bay Area radio personality! He can be heard on the radio weekdays from 9am - 2pm on the South Bay’s Classic Rock - 98.5 KFOX and then every weekday afternoon from 2pm - 7pm on 96.5 KOIT Today's Hits & Yesterdays Favorites!

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Jack Friel is the lead singer, guitarist and main songwriter for SF-local Rock & Roll band Treasures. Born and raised in San Francisco, you can catch him playing or attending local shows or sailing on the bay on weekends.

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Founder/Executive Director Bay Area Music Project

Lorrie Murray is a passionate advocate for arts education and music as a vehicle for social change. In 2013, she founded Bay Area Music Project to enrich the lives of children and their families through accessible, empowering music education.

Lorrie's background includes overlapping 15 years as a graphic designer/art director and 25 years of experience as a concert promoter, tour manager, and stage performer in the music industry. While immersed in the Bay Area music scene, she discovered the true power of music and art to unite and uplift a community.

In 2012, Lorrie served as a community liaison and design team member of Maya Lin School, an Alameda arts-integration, inquiry-based public elementary school that offers new approaches to teaching and learning, valuing process over results. Responding to the school's strategic vision and community needs, she created and launched Bay Area Music Project's (BAMP) robust after-school music program serving Maya Lin School. Lorrie launched BAMP to prioritize the growth of young students from lower-income communities through music instruction and composition, supporting their educational and social-emotional needs.

Through Lorrie's leadership, she was awarded the prestigious Jefferson Award for public service in 2023, a 2021 Spotlight on Quality Award from the California Department of Education's Region 4 System of Support for Expanded Learning (SSEL) programs office and the Alameda County Office of Education. Additionally, BAMP and its students have garnered notable achievements, including being named 2017 Outstanding Non-Profit Organization by former California District 18 Assemblyman Rob Bonta and performing with Yo-Yo Ma at the Salesforce Dreamforce Convention. 

Lorrie is a member of the Alameda Collaborative for Children, Youth, and their Families (ACCYF) and has presented at conferences and universities, including the Take A Stand Symposium at the LA Phil, the ISTE EdSurge Fusion Conference, and Northeastern University. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Northeastern University, Boston.

Kate Ramsey is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist (harp, synths, piano, guitar, bass, and flute) who is best described as idiosyncratic, authentic, and unabashedly honest. She is a well-traveled artist who expresses the oddities, woes, and euphoria of life through her music. Her active bands include The Rose Haze (dream pop) and BEACH HEX (ambient experimental). Her solo performances under her real name are improvisational versions of her compositions with a focus on mood and texture. Beyond performance, Kate has recently launched the bay area artist collective Haze Coven to promote the arts, throw an annual festival, give back to the community, and ultimately bring artists together to have fun.

Trixie Rasputin is a piano player, singer, and all-around good-time Bay Area entertainer. She began piano at the age of 11, and songwriting in her early teens. The pursuit of music brought Trixie to San Francisco in the early aughts, where some of her very first performances were at the Hotel Utah open mic. Over the next several years, Trixie continued to pursue private vocal and piano instruction, while writing original music for her band Trixie & the Skates. She became a founding member of several rock projects, including The MudLords, Blackmoon, and Tedbaby which helped sharpen her songwriting and performance skills. Today, Trixie is the keyboard player and backing vocalist for the established psych rock band Lazer Beam. She can be found throughout the city playing her solo repertoire on piano, most notably as a featured act at The Beacon Grand Post Room in downtown San Francisco. When not performing, Trixie is actively booking and promoting shows for local and touring bands through her media brand Trixie Rasputin Presents.

Julie Zielinski is a lifelong artist, musician, and photographer. She spent the first 10+ years of her career as a singer/songwriter/guitarist, playing in various bands, touring, and recording.  She then joined the team at Noise Pop Industries, an independent live event production company that is an institution in the city of San Francisco and across the Bay Area, and is currently the Senior Producer.  For over a decade and a half she has produced events spanning the Bay Area and beyond that fostered culture, community, and artistic expression.  Her programming experience is vast and varied, including music festivals, conferences and corporate events.  Specifically, Julie produced the Noise Pop Music, Art and Film Festival for more than a decade. The festival featured over 150 bands each year during a week of shows at many of the top venues in both San Francisco and Oakland.  In addition, she was one of the producers of the beloved annual Treasure Island Music Festival.

Beyond Noise Pop, Julie has used her broad array of skills to contribute to some of the nation’s biggest and most well-respected music and cultural festivals.  For 10 years she has worked with Outside Lands, one of the largest festivals in California, located in San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Park. Her experience is not strictly limited to the Bay Area.  Julie has also been an asset to both the Bonnaroo Festival in Tennessee and The South by Southwest Festival in Texas, two of the country's largest annual festivals.

Rocking for Epilepsy Foundation of New England: Joseph's HOPE Scholarship Fund

Almost The Cure (ATC), is a supercharged Rock and Roll band born in January of 2018 from the biotechnology industry in Cambridge, MA. The six members of ATC share deep roots in both biotechnology as well as music. All working at different companies, members of ATC are as passionate about their music as they are of their quest towards scientific breakthroughs and the discovery of new medicines.

From the beginning, ATC has embarked on a mission to provide high energy, edgy and, most of all, fun rock and roll music, along with fostering a strong sense of community and great citizenship. Through their music, they have bridged their pharmaceutical “day job” experiences with the broader community of charitable organizations and foundations in the Boston area, most specifically the Epilepsy Foundation of New England, Joseph’s HOPE Fund. ATC has raised over 250K. Most recent performances include The Boston Royale Theatre (Cambridge Battle of the Bands 2018, 2019 and 2022), The Bull Run (June 2019 and 2021), Cambridge Crossing Summer Nights (September 2019), AudioArt (streaming concert for Joseph’s HOPE, June 2020), the JamSpot (streaming concert for Joseph’s HOPE, December 2020) and The Sanctuary (Joseph’s HOPE event July 2021), Slaters, (2023) and the Middle East (Cambridge, MA, Dec 2021).

Francesco (rhythm guitar), Giovanni (lead guitar), John (bass), Mathieu (drums), Blair (vocals), and Sheilah (vocals) are Almost The Cure… because music is only half the battle.

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Featuring talent from ReNAgade Therapeutics; AIP Capital
Rocking for Camp Casco

CellarSonic is thrilled to support the amazing team at Camp Casco at this year’s Return to Boston Law Rocks benefit concert on June 6th at the Sinclair Theatre to help children and families faced with childhood cancer. The amazing all-volunteer team at Camp Casco "provide fun, adventure, and friendship to help children and families thrive during, and after, childhood cancer." Camp Casco is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose volunteers care deeply about their kid campers. Through their efforts the team strives to build a camp experience that provides community, encourages independence, builds camaraderie, raises self-esteem, and overall just supports kids who are dealing with cancer in their lives. Camp Casco greatly depends on generous financial support from the community to help these children and families thrive. In exchange for your kind support (donations, sponsorships, and/or buying a ticket!), the band promises to bring ‘da noise to the Sinclair stage! The band is comprised of veteran Law Rocks friends who have played over 20 Law Rocks concerts in New York and Los Angeles over the years raising nearly $500,000 for various non-profits since 2014. The band includes Gabe McCool (VP of Legal/IP at ReNAgade), Greg Kahn (General Counsel of AIP Capital), and long time Law Rocks veterans Brian Lothson and Ted Bednarczyk. Prepare to rock with CellarSonic!!!

Featuring legal talent from Murphy & King
Rocking for Hale Family Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research at Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Unfortunately, too many people have had a loved one taken from them by pancreatic cancer. While no type of cancer is a good thing, often times pancreatic cancer is so aggressive, that the time between diagnosis and death is numbing. Murphy & King PC selected the Hale Family Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research as its charity because of the great work it does fueling a pioneering effort to address the many challenges in pancreatic cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The band includes, Dan Rabinovitz on vocals and trumpet, David Evans on guitar, Chris Brown on guitar, Bob Vabulas on bass, Bob Dallas on drums and Chuck Langford on sax.

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Rocking for Spark Hope Scar Revision Project

Tuesday Woodshed is proud to take the stage for Spark Hope Scar Revision Project.  Spark Hope aids those struggling with scars from self-injury and other trauma by connecting them with free scar revisions services.  Born from the founders' own experience in helping loved ones move beyond the suffering and stigma associated with self-injury scars, Spark Hope offers participants a chance to reduce the physical scars of self-injury for a fresh start on the outside and an opportunity to heal invisible wounds carried within.  

Debuting at Law Rocks Boston, Tuesday Woodshed features five friends with long and short histories of making music together, appearing for the first time in concert—but certainly not the last:

Allyn McCourt - vocals, viola, guitar
Jason Frangos - bass, vocals
Joseph Penny - drums
Michael James - violin, mandolin
Rachel Webb - vocals
Victoria Mariconti - piano / keyboard

This proud "CHI-TOWN" girl is best known for her vocal versatility, boundless energy & magnetic charisma on stage. During the week, Valerie Ojeda travels the country, working as an On-Camera Host, Event Emcee, Trade Show Presenter and Automotive Product Specialist, representing top companies like Panasonic, Microsoft, 3M, Sony, Epson, Honda and Bosch, just to name a few.

On weekends, she fronts the wildly successful National cover band, “Anthem Road,” playing nightclubs, casinos, conventions, country clubs, wineries, private parties and outdoor festivals, all over the country. Over the years Anthem Road has opened for the iconic 80’s bands Berlin and Warrant, as well as some of the top tribute bands in the country. Valerie’s favorite musical moments to date were meeting Pat Benatar, Kip Winger, Jerry Dixon and Billy Ocean, as well as singing with Terri Nunn at The Canyon Club and singing the National Anthem before a Slaughter concert.

For Valerie, being of service is the highest form of consciousness, so being able to give back to the local community by being a part of Law Rocks LA, is an absolute dream come true.

Sean O’Keefe is a multi-platinum/Grammy nominated producer, mixer and engineer from Chicago. He got his start playing drums in bands throughout highschool while becoming interested in the recording process.

He continued this pursuit after high school and went on to produce his first gold record by the age of 23 for the band Fall Out Boy. From there he went on to produce and mix many other artists such as Less Than Jake, Company of Thieves, This Is Me Smiling and many others.

He then earned his third gold record in 2007 for co-producing and mixing The Plain White T’s hit song “Hey There Delilah” which reached #1 on US Billboard Hot AC/Top 40 charts and earned him 2 Grammy nominations including "Best Song of The Year”. Later Rolling stone would rank the record he produced for Fall Out Boy as #5 of 50 greatest Pop-Punk Albums.

Currently Sean is producing and mixing records out of his private studio in Evanston for Beach Bunny, Motion City Soundtrack and many other artists.

Miriam Goldberg Owens, President & Chief Executive Officer, has served on the organization’s leadership team since August 2021, joining as Chief Operating Officer. She became Chief of Development and Operations in April 2022, expanding the organization’s fundraising footprint while driving operational improvements.

Owens entered her current role with a wealth of senior leadership experience in the social and private sectors. Her career roots are in driving equitable outcomes in public education: she was a 5th grade science teacher in Brooklyn with Teach for America and a Program Manager at Raise Your Hand Texas, an education advocacy organization. Prior to joining The People’s Music School, Owens was a consultant at McKinsey and Company for eight years, where she was an Associate Partner. A leader in the firm’s Organization practice, Owens served clients in areas including strategic planning, large-scale reorganization, talent management transformations, and inclusion and diversity.

A native Texan and proud Latina, Owens is also a lifelong musician. She studied piano from grades K-12, and at Harvard spent four years in the women’s a cappella group The Radcliffe Pitches, serving as Music Director and Stage Manager. She is currently the lead singer in the rock cover band Model-J. She holds an AB from Harvard University, an MS in Education from Teacher U at Hunter College (now Relay Graduate School of Education), and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Rickey Rainbow has been a singer, songwriter, producer and businessman for the past twenty-five years. Music was a significant part of his life growing up watching his cousins, The Staple Singers. Additionally, Bob Marley and the Wailers and Cameo were managed by his uncle, which gave further direction for him to learn about the entertainment world. He attended the (Institute for New Cinema Artist) in Chicago where he learned the details of the music business and record production. He has since lived in London where he produced numerous top ten hits to become a respected name in the music business. Rickey has written for, recorded and advised many artists both new and established. He has worked with Mark Morrison( Return of the Mack), R. Kelly, Alliah, Right Said Fred (I'm to Sexy), Jocelyn Brown, Michelle Gayle, Ant and Deck, Ultimate Kaos, 2 Unlimited, Maxi Priest, Big Tyme and Hercules, and Willie Clayton, to name a few.

Most notably, Rickey was nominated for a Grammy for producing and co-writing “Big Up” with Aswad, a well regarded reggae band. Rickey was also considered as a choice for a key A&R position in the past from major labels such as Sony, Polygram, and MCA.Rickey has also helped start up and run several independent labels in Canada and England. During Rickey’s vast recording career, he has landed several publishing deals with companies like Polygram/Polydor and Chrysalis Music.Rickey has managed to create a great rapport with top position players at many major record companies across the globe. This also adds to his insider ability to make things happen.

Doug Wolf co-chairs Wolf Greenfield’s Trademark & Copyright Practice and co-chairs the firm’s New York office. Doug’s focus is primarily in the areas of trademark prosecution and litigation, patent portfolio management, infringement and patentability analysis, licensing, and internet issues. There are very few industries that Doug does not touch. Clients in industries ranging from consumer goods and services to high-tech and life sciences rely on Doug for his strategic intellectual property counseling. Known for his responsiveness, Doug works with large and small trademark clients, including several portfolios comprising thousands of trademark records throughout the world.

From hosting the MIT Enterprise Forum Bad Business Plan Competition to speaking at convocations and graduations, Doug is no stranger to the stage. In his professional life he’s often an orator and moderator for organizations such as INTA, TechGC, and Columbia, and when it comes to being a dad, he’s occasionally an interrogator.

Jeff Baker has a long history of making noise in an organized manner. When Jeff was 11, Jeff conned a drum set out of his grandmother for the sole purpose of annoying his mother. Shortly thereafter, Jeff traded his first Grateful Dead album—“Sitting on Top Of The World”—for a Marine Band harmonica and Jeff was off to the bright lights and melody lines.   Since that portentous trade, Jeff has taken up many different instruments, including guitar, piano, saxophone and accordion. If pressed to respond, Jeff would concede that he is primarily a keyboard player.  Jeff has played in countless bands, some good, some not-so-good, some worthy of soundproofing. Notable experiences in this regard include playing in a side project with numerous members of the Boston-based band “O Positive”.  In addition, Jeff has written and recorded songs produced by Stu Kimball, Bob Dylan’s former guitar player for countless shows. Currently, Jeff is in a tribute band called the “80’s Strike Back” (get the pun?)

On a professional level, Jeff graduated from Trinity College and then Suffolk University law school. Jeff has been practicing law over forty years now (where does the time go?). Baker has litigated in federal courts all over the country trademark infringement cases, copyright infringement cases, royalty claims, and manager agreement disputes, involving notable bands such as Boston, a former member of the Backstreet Boys, members of the Meters, Carly Simon, and Supertramp (the Supertramp case tried; Baker contributed but Baker was not chosen at the last minute to be lead counsel). Baker continues to maintain an avid interest in music and hopes one day to retire from the practice of law and live off of his recording royalties, the possibility of which is extremely remote.

Kenneth Griffith, Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Premier Choir at Boston Children's Chorus, boasts a decade of choral music education experience, renowned for his warm yet demanding approach and unique ability to connect with young talent. Under his leadership, the chorus has graced prestigious venues like Boston's Symphony Hall and collaborated on groundbreaking productions including the debut of WILD with the American Repertory Theater featuring Idina Menzel. Kenneth's versatility shines through collaborations with notable artists like Lawrence Brownlee and Javier Muñoz, as well as his role in preparing ensembles for renowned stages such as Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Beyond performances, Kenneth's passion for music's transformative power drives his commitment to community engagement, evidenced by his active involvement in schools and underserved neighborhoods around Greater Boston. His recent accolades include preparing the chorus for Anthony Davis' Pulitzer Prize-winning opera X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X, earning a GRAMMY nomination in 2023. With a BM in Vocal Performance from Capital University and an MM in Choral Conducting from Bard College, Kenneth continues to inspire and uplift through his music.

Jonathan Plaut is an attorney in both New York and Boston. He has conducted over 200 jury trials, bench trials, arbitrations and appeals. He was Boston criminal prosecutor and practiced international transactional law in Tokyo. He is a Hearings Officer for the BBO Disciplinary Committee and the Chair of the Business Law Council of the MBA. He has taught courses on law at Tufts University and BC, and he taught Japanese language full time before law school.

Jonathan is also the lead singer and lyricist for Jane’s Great Dane, an country-funk band which just released its first studio album on Spotify, Sucker For Love. Jonathan produced the latest album for the great Dan Bern, Starting Over, and played 23 shows on bass and viola with Dan Bern this year already through the US (Texas, Nashville, Kentucky, New York), and recorded at Sun Studio in Memphis. Jonathan has played at many venues throughout the U.S. on both viola, guitar and bass including with John Waite, Michelle Shocked, Carlos Cavazo (of Quiet Riot and Ratt), and Carmine and Vinnie Appice (of Black Sabbath, Ozzy, Rod Stewart and Jeff Beck).

Jonathan recently published a book about his most interesting law cases, I’ll Take The Case.

Jeff Prystowsky co-founded The Low Anthem in 2006. He has toured with Bruce Springsteen, EmmyLou Harris, The Avett Brothers, Lucinda Williams, Mumford & Sons, The Barr Brothers, The Chieftains, The National, Iron & Wine, The Head and The Heart, City and Colour, and Ray LaMontagne. Jeff has recorded with T-Bone Burnett for The Hunger Games soundtrack. He has played on Late Night with David Letterman three times, Carnegie Hall with Roseanne Cash, and The Grand Ole Opry with EmmyLou Harris. EmmyLou also recorded Jeff’s song, “To Ohio,” which was NPR song of the day. Jeff has toured the U.K., western Europe, Scandinavia, Canada, and across the U.S. six times on records labels such as Nonesuch, Bella Union, and Joyful Noise. He has played Bonnaroo, Newport Folk Festival, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Glastonbury, Electric Picnic, and End of the Road Festival.  Jeff also helped reopen, revive, and run a historic opera house/music venue in Providence, RI – The Columbus Theatre. He recorded Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band’s “Body and Shadow” there for Blue Note Records. During the COVID music meltdown, Jeff went to law school and finished as valedictorian of his class at RWU Law. He now works as an Intellectual Property associate at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius in Boston and is raising three music-loving kids under five-years-old.

Victoria Wasylak is an award-winning music journalist and editor with over a decade of experience in reporting. Readers follow her coverage via “Sound Check,” her weekly music column for The Boston Globe, and via her prolific work as Music Editor of Vanyaland, where she has authored over 1,600 articles. A four-time winner of “Music Journalist of the Year” at the Boston Music Awards, her work has also appeared in NYLON,  GRAMMY.com,  Paste, and Under The Radar. In podcasting, she has researched and written over a dozen episodes of Disgraceland, the most-downloaded music podcast in the world. 

In 2023, Forbes included Victoria in the first-ever 30 Under 30 list for Boston. She is also a Professional Member of the Recording Academy and volunteers as an Assistant Chapter Chair of Women in Music’s Boston chapter.