Judge - Glen Friedman
Glen Friedman is a native South Floridian. He plays Piano, Trumpet, and Bass Guitar and is a classically trained musician receiving a music degree from Florida International University in Miami, FL
He has played music professionally for the past 30 years, including gigs on cruise ships, traveling circus and has toured with many world renowned musicians. He currently leads and plays in his 18 piece Jazz Band, and rocks out with the 80's/90's cover band Hot Mess.
When not playing music, Glen runs his executive search firm called White Tiger Search which he founded in 2006, and also runs his music lesson company, G-Clef Music Academy where they teach in-home music lessons.
Judge - Sammy Gonzalez
Sammy Gonzalez is a Miami-born, internationally acclaimed musician, mentor, and founder of Young Musicians Unite. Sammy recognized the staggering lack of music education in many of Miami’s underserved communities and created YMU as a response to this deficiency. Sammy has played nearly 1000+ concerts, gone on 15 US tours, and landed spots at SXSW music festival and Van’s Warped Tour. As First Chair in the Miami Beach Classical Guitar Quintet, he toured the US and Japan, winning awards at both regional and national levels.
Sammy has over 20 years of experience working in music education; and under his leadership, YMU has impacted over 15,500 students since 2013.
Judge - Stacey Isaacs
Stacey Isaacs was born and raised in New Jersey. She attended the University of Miami, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, with Honors in her major. Upon graduating, she received a Centennial Scholarship to Seton Hall University School of Law, in Newark, New Jersey, where she was Vice President of the Jewish Law Society.
Since returning to Florida in 1997 after passing both the New Jersey and Florida bar examinations, Ms. Isaacs has been employed by various notable insurance companies, defending their workers’ compensation cases. Ms. Isaacs is also admitted to the U.S. District Court for Southern District of FL. and served as Chairperson of the 17th District Grievance Committee “D,” reviewing bar complaints filed against lawyers in her district. She received an award for Meritorious Public Service for her time serving in that regard.
She co-founded Workinjuryrights in 2014 and exclusively represents injured workers since then. She is currently a managing partner there.
In her spare time, Ms. Isaacs enjoys the FL sunshine, exercising, and singing lead vocals in her band, Hot Mess.
Judge - Brian Lieberman
Brian Lieberman is owner of Miami Beach culinary staple, OLA Miami. A lifelong lover of music, he is an avid guitar player and collector. Lieberman manages the Sunset Four, a Beatles tribute band featuring four South Florida teens who opened last year's Inaugural Law Rocks Miami as a special guest.
Judge - Leslie Zigel
Leslie José Zigel is Chair of SMGQ Law Firm’s Entertainment, Media & Technology Group. Clients include: Pitbull, Bob Weir, Marco Antonio Solis, Maluma, Wisin, Carlos Vives, The Wailers and Endemol among others.
Prior to law school, Leslie worked as a musical festival producer (Newport Jazz & Folk Festivals, New Orleans Jazz Fest) and corporate entertainment executive (American Express Gold Card Events and Platinum Card by Invitation Only). Upon graduating UM Law School, he served as VP, Business and Legal Affairs for BMG Latin America. He was a partner at Greenberg Traurig, Greenspoon Marder and ran his own firm ZIGLAW. He has executive produced numerous films (receiving an Oscar nomination and Tribeca Film Festival award).
Leslie plays bass in numerous jazz and jam band configurations. He’s had the honor of sharing the stage and jamming with the likes of Bob Weir, Branford Marsalis, John Scofield, Phil Lesh, Robert Randolph, Stanley Jordan, Mickey Hart, Nestor Torres, Carlos Vives, Victor Wooten, Lemon City Trio, and Grateful Dead tribute bands Spiral Light, Crazy Fingers and others over the years. Drawing on his passion for music and giving back to his community, Mr. Zigel actively serves on the Board of Directors for Young Musicians Unite (YMU).
Host - Mark Devine
A Valley radio staple since 1989, Mark recently retired from the #1 rated 'Mark & NeanderPaul' show on 100.7 KSLX and also hosted the ’Tim & Mark’ show on 93.3 KDKB for 16 years.
This will be Mark’s third year hosting Law Rocks Phoenix!
Judge - Stef w/ an F
Stef w/ an F is the frontwoman and founder of the Phoenix-based rock/pop-punk group CITY OF THE WEAK. The band have previously released two EPs, a full-length album and have received over 2 million combined views across their 11 music videos. The independent trio have built a loyal fanbase across the U.S. with their intense, passionate live show which has seen them on tour with acts such as Asking Alexandria, August Burns Red, All That Remains, PVRIS, Lita Ford and Tonight Alive as well as appearances at several of the largest rock music festivals including Chicago Open Air, Northern Invasion, Warped Tour, Rocklahoma, South by So What?!, Rock Fest and Rock USA.
When she’s not behind the mic, Stef is a day-to-day artist manager at Pride Management whose clients include Struggle Jennings, The Black Moods, The Haunt, Scattered Brains, Daboyway and more. She is vegan and fiercely passionate about animal rights and has partnered with several non-profit organizations to raise awareness for the humane treatment of animals around the world.
Judge - Camille Sledge
Camille Sledge is a force of nature. Her roles in life have been wonderfully diverse and with each she has been spirited, driven, full of passion and successful as a songwriter, artist, mother, non-profit leader and founder, singer, actress, activist and model. Growing up around music, her mother is Debbie Sledge of the iconic group Sister Sledge, who Camille regularly performs with, in addition to solo performances and being the lead singer of the renowned group Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra. She also sings lead vocals for the Ken Linh Doky jazz trio in Copenhagen, Denmark. Camille founded the 501c3, School of HipHop with her husband in 2014. When she’s not on tour she works with her community to build better outcomes for the youth.
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Judge - Conrad Varela
Conrad Varela, a talented young musician and alumnus of Alice Cooper's Solid Rock Teen Centers, has performed on stage with Alice Cooper, Geoff Tate (of Queensryche), Tommy Thayer (of KISS) and many others. He opened for ZZ Top and Godsmack at Arizona Bike Week for an audience of 20,000 people, and recorded the music for an Arizona Lottery commercial - all at the age of 20 or younger. Now at 22, he's touring the country with his band Escape The Hive and pursuing music as a lifelong passion and career.
Judge - Kelly Walsh
Kelly Walsh is currently the Vice President of SRO PR and runs their Phoenix office. Walsh moved from New York to Los Angeles in 2009 to pursue a career in the music industry after spending a year in London studying Creative Literature. She held in-house positions with Century Media/Sony and Prosthetic Records. She has previously worked with a wide range of artists, including Animals as Leaders, Marty Friedman, Skeletonwitch, Scale the Summit and events such as Chris Hardwick’s Id10t Music Festival. She joined SRO PR in 2018 and has worked on campaigns for Godsmack, Papa Roach, Extreme, The Verve Pipe, AWOLNATION, Ice Nine Kills, and more. She was promoted to VP in 2022 and moved to Phoenix where she opened a new office. Walsh’s current roster at SRO includes Asking Alexandria, Nothing More, The HU, Extreme, From Ashes To New, Micki Free, The Black Moods, Butcher Babies, Zona Festival, the Jack Kerouac Estate, Better Noise Music, and more.