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 BakerHostetler
Rocking for Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dallas

Lovers&Lunatics began as a duo in 2019 and grew into the 5-piece bluesy rock-pop ensemble that it is today. We have released an EP and album ("Mood Swings") of original music, with more music to be released soon. Our diverse backgrounds have brought together a wide rage of influences, leading to explorations of music in genres from jazz to grunge to funk to pop. We are excited to be a part of Law Rocks and to support the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dallas!

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Featuring legal talent from Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann
Rocking for Cannenta Foundation

“No Recourse” is a Dallas-based, all-attorney band that hit the scene in 2022 when select partners and associates of the commercial litigation law firm—Lynn Pinker Hurst and Schwegmann— fortuitously discovered they possessed just the right combination of musical talent. Backed by the drum talents of Andres Correa, guitar skills of Braden Dotson, bass guitar expertise of Chris Patton, piano artistry of Chloe Teeter, and the vocal stylings of Gloria Cange and Shane Simms, “No Recourse” is here to rock! Full of energy on stage (and in the courtroom) this band will show any crowd a great time. So give us a listen, and regardless whether you're inspired, you'll have “No Recourse.”

Featuring legal talent from Bell Nunnally
Rocking for Head Start of Greater Dallas

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 Winstead; Weil, Gotshal & Manges; Wray, Willet & Stoffer
Rocking for All Things Made New

T.R.O. plays popular classic rock, rock, and alternative hits from the 60’s through the present.  T.R.O. is made up of legal professionals and closet musicians Kevin Kosoris (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), Weston Allen (lead/rhythm guitar and vocals), Almir Lucevic (lead/rhythm guitar), Steve Ellis (keyboard and vocals), Thomas Hanes (bass), and John Bruzina (drums and percussion).

Featuring legal talent from Akin; Addus HomeCare
Rocking for Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts 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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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. 

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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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. 

Krystina Ray is a producer for the Ben & Skin show and host 6p-10p on 97.1 the Eagle, when she’s not on the radio, she’s hanging with her dog Hendrix or playing shows in her Nirvana cover band, Oatmeal Pizza.

Michelle Rodriguez is a celebrated radio personality with over 20 years in the industry. She currently co-hosts the popular morning show, Hawkeye in the Morning with Hawkeye & Michelle on "New Country 96.3" in Dallas/Fort Worth, where her engaging presence and relatable storytelling have made her a beloved voice in the community.  

Michelle's exceptional talent has earned her numerous accolades, including being named "Best Radio Personality" by D Magazine, winning the prestigious CMA Award for "Major Market Personality of the Year," and being a three-time nominee for the Marconi Award for "Major Market Personality." 

Beyond her on-air success, Michelle is deeply committed to giving back. She has worked extensively with Cook Children's Medical Center, raising over $2 million through her Radiothon efforts and organizing annual diaper drives for the hospital. Her passion for service extends to organizations like the American Red Cross, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Communities in Schools, and Patriot Paws Service Dogs, where she has helped sponsor multiple service dogs for veterans with mobility challenges.  

Michelle's personal initiative, "Michelle's Little Miracles," provides essential services and items to community members in need, helping to make their lives a little brighter. Together with her co-host Hawkeye, she leads the annual "10,000 Letters for the Troops" campaign, which collected an astonishing 215,000 cards and letters for overseas service members in its latest effort.  

 Her vibrant career has also brought her to national platforms like CNN, Fox 4, and CBS 11, where she has interviewed high-profile celebrities, from Eva Longoria to country music icons like Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, and more.  

Michelle and her husband Tim, an Intellectual Property lawyer, are proud parents to their son Diego, whom they welcomed in August 2024. With her warmth, talent, and dedication to her community, Michelle continues to inspire and make a lasting impact both on and off the airwaves.

Featuring legal talent from Raines Feldman Littrell

 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 Littrelll LLP, OPSS plays out all year at events, dive bars, festivals, and parties. OPSS loves supporting Law Rocks.

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Featuring legal talent from Pope & Gentile; Bradley, Gmelich + Wellerstein; X1 Discovery
Rocking for Rotary International District 5280 Charitable Foundation - Wildfire Relief Fund

This 501(c)(3) non-profit unites 63 Rotary Clubs across Greater Los Angeles to provide vital aid to those impacted by the devastating wildfires. Join us in making a difference and bringing hope to our community.

Returning to defend our Judge’s Choice Award, 5 Feet Under Band from Glendale, CA, brings electrifying energy to timeless classic rock hits. Our high-octane performances revive legendary tracks, combining unique skills and captivating stage presence to create unforgettable shows.  

Meet the Band:
Randy O’Malley – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Chas Meier – Lead Guitar, Vocals
Dan Gentile – Bass
Steve Millington – Drums
Barry “Oso” Bradley – Keys, Vocals

5 Feet Under Band: not six feet under yet, and we play every gig like it's our last. Let's rock the night away for a great cause and leave it all on the stage! 

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Featuring legal talent from Baker & McKenzie and Lynberg & Watkins
Rocking for Violence Intervention Program

Baker & The McKenzies has two decades of collective Law Rockin’ experience, including past champions. They are back to rock, roll, groove, 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 Guns N' Roses, No Doubt, and The Black Keys. The band is known to rock you steady, take you down the street of dreams, throwing in some sparkle while taking you away to that special place….

Meet the Band:

Nancy Sims – Vocals

Rick Russell – Vocals, Bass

Perrie Weiner – Drums

Michael Boardman - Guitar

Jared Shahar - Keys, Guitar

Featuring legal talent from Cox Castle & Nicholson and Mitchell Silberberg and Knupp
Rocking for United Friends of the Children

A Los Angeles Law Rocks institution since 2013, Castle of Rock returns to the Whiskey a Go Go with legal talent from Cox Castle & MSK, including attorneys Adriana Vesci, Kenny Kupers and Tyler Dockins from Cox Castle, and attorneys Andrew Spitser and Chris Elliott from MSK.  Castle of Rock is rocking out in 2025 in support of Los Angeles’s United Friends of the Children, which provides housing and education to current and former foster youth in LA County.  Support United Friends of the Children in its efforts to help LA County’s foster kids by buying a ticket or making a donation in the name of Castle of Rock.  We can’t wait to play some music for you!           

Featuring legal talent from Pillsbury
Rocking 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 Foley & Lardner
Rocking for Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club

Based primarily in Chicago, but with roots across the nation, Fauxly is a no-compromise rock band, ready to bring the party to you. As repeat Hustle and Heart Award winners, Fauxly are hitting the road to bring Los Angeles a set of modern classics from the 1990’s and 2000’s that will get everyone off their feet and on the floor. 

Fauxly features:
• Chris Ward – Vocals and Guitar
• Kevin Jackson – Guitar
• Zack Sikora – Guitar
• Mike Noonan – Bass and Backing Vocals
• Matt Winthers – Drums

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, but the spirits we’re raising will be yours!

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Featuring legal talent from Greenberg Glusker
Rocking for TreePeople's Wildfire Resiliency Fund

Made up of Greenberg Glusker lawyers, the Gee Gees (get it?), are excited to return to the legendary Whiskey to defend their Judge’s Choice Award! Their repertoire spans the decades, with a sound featuring vocal harmonies, shredding guitar solos, and a dynamic on-stage chemistry. The players are: Graham Fenton (vocals/drums); Ryan Webb (drums/vocals); Ricardo Cestero (guitar/vocals); Ira Steinberg (bass); Noah Perch-Ahern (guitar/vocals); Pete Nyquist (drums) and James Hill (keyboard), with special appearances by Linda Debella and Doug Webb.

Featuring legal talent from Grindr; Domb & Rauchwerger; Given Law Offices
Rocking for Safe Place International

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), Nancy Cotton (Vocals), and Till Richter (Drums).

Featuring legal talent from Wolf Greenfield; Wheeler Bio
Rocking for Emily Whitehead Foundation

Guilty As Charged, comprised of Law Rocks veterans assembling from all over the country, are thrilled to be supporting the Emily Whitehead Foundation at this year’s LA Law Rocks benefit concert on March 22, 2025 at the Whisky a Go Go.  This amazing 501(c)(3) non-profit’s focus is finding effective and curative treatments for childhood cancer by funding scientific research aimed at developing cancer immunotherapies such as CAR T-cell therapies.  The inspiration behind the organization is the life and personal journey of Emily Whitehead and her parents, Tom and Kari, all three of whom run the organization which is inspired by Emily’s successful treatment as the first-ever pediatric CAR T-cell therapy recipient over a decade ago –  a story which has gained worldwide attention in the news, film, and books.  Inspired by this incredible organization and Emily’s story, the band has worked hard at crafting a fun, loud, and energized set of rock music that it will bring to West Hollywood, with long-time Law Rocks bandmates who collectively have played over 21 Law Rocks concerts in New York, Los Angeles, Boston and Law Rocksapalooza, raising well over $500,000 for various non-profits over the years. The band is supported by legal talent from Wolf Greenfield & Sacks of New York/Boston/DC, Allen Matkins of Los Angeles, Wheeler Bio of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Bionova Scientific of The Woodlands, Texas, as well as veteran Law Rockers from both coasts. Prepare to rock with Guilty As Charged and help the Emily Whitehead Foundation find more breakthrough cancer treatments to end childhood cancer once and for all!

Featuring legal talent from Nossaman
Rocking for Pasadena Community Foundation’s Eaton Canyon Fire Relief & Recovery Fund

Guthner and the Nossamites are the unparalleled maestros of music! For this event, the band has taken a break from wowing clients and judges to spend an entire afternoon practicing and honing their sound. Their legal acumen is matched only by their musical genius, making them the ultimate double threat. Prepare to be mesmerized by a night of flawless melodies, electrifying energy, and sonic precision.

Featuring legal talent from Winston & Strawn; A&O Shearman; Kirkland & Ellis; The Trade Desk; San Diego D.A.'s Office
Rocking for LAFD Foundation

JIMMY'S BROTHER is an LA-based rock n’ roll band. No gimmicks, no nonsense. Just vocals, guitars, and attitude. Formed in 2009 after a chance meeting around an old hotel piano in downtown LA, the band is known for its high energy mix of originals and cover songs, late night impromptu concerts at the Omni, and their legendary 2019 show at the Viper Room on Sunset Strip. Some boldly claim that Jimmy's Brother is one of the best acts to emerge from Winston & Strawn's Los Angeles office in recent years.

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Featuring legal talent from Buchalter; Doll Amir & Eley; Allen Matkins
Rocking 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 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Rocking for Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)

Papa Gibson & The Writs of Replevin is made up of a delicate balance of youthful millennials on one side and seasoned boomers on the other end.  

 The band was established in 2014 to compete in the Family Violence Appellate Project’s LA Battle of the Band to raise funds for survivors of domestic violence.  They’ve been extremely successful in supporting that organization.  In recent years, Papa Gibson took to the road and airways for the San Francisco event.  Papa Gibson has won for outstanding performance one year and they have been the top fundraiser multiple years – most recently in 2024!

This is their first appearance in Law Rocks and they are pleased to name Kids In Need of Defense (KIND) as their charity.  KIND is one of Gibson Dunn’s longest standing pro bono partners.  Over the past decade, lawyers across nearly all Gibson Dunn’s domestic offices around the country have worked with KIND to represent unaccompanied minors seeking safety and refuge in the United States.  They have represented hundreds of these individuals in partnership with KIND and successfully obtained grants of asylum, special immigrant juvenile status, legal permanent residence, and even citizenship for vulnerable migrant children.  It would not be possible for Gibson Dunn to do this critical, lifesaving work without the mentorship and guidance from our immigration law expert partners at KIND.    

Papa Gibson will perform songs from Stevie Nicks, Delfonics (Todd Rundgren, Darryl Hall), Bob Dylan, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ghost Town DJs and Earth, Wind and Fire, all in 25 minutes!

Meet the band

Christian Faulkner, Vocals/Guitar
Jayde Garduno-Perret, Vocals
James Graham, Drums
Alvin Hernandez, Bass
Lidia Meza, Vocals/Sax
Dylan Noceda, Vocals/Guitar
Rod Wilson, Keyboards

Featuring legal talent from Perkins Coie
Rocking for The Access Project

Privileged Communications is comprised of partner, Michael Wise leading vocals, partner, Joe Hamilton on guitar, partner, Lara Dueppen playing the keyboard, partner, Oliver Gold banging the drums, with firm friend Niall Fordyce playing bass guitar and Amanda Campos on the saxophone.  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 opening ceremony of the 2028 Summer Olympics within the next few years.

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Featuring legal talent from AGS Law; Buchalter; Foley & Lardner
Rocking for Los Angeles Food Bank

Coming straight outta Salt Lake City, Rust is a group of veteran rockers who are saving the world, one song at a time. Featuring Ashley Smith (vocals/keys), Blake Cooper (guitar/vocals), Jared Braithwaite (drums), Mitch Goff (guitar) and Scott (Bass), Rust covers the hits that electrify you the way only live music can! Rust is rocking for the Los Angeles Food Bank to help the victims of the L.A. fires.

Featuring legal talent from Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Rocking for LA Food Bank

The Sea At Midnight is the creative endeavor of Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Vince Grant. Originally conceived as a studio project, Vince collaborated with producer Chris King (known for his work with Cold Showers and Kai Tak) to craft the band’s evocative, atmospheric sound. The result was the self-titled debut album, released in 2020, a collection of moody, introspective tracks that resonated deeply with fans of post-punk and darkwave music.

In 2023, The Sea At Midnight returned with their sophomore release, Too Close To The Sun, further exploring themes of longing, vulnerability, and resilience, all underscored by haunting melodies and layered production.

Although initially a studio-only project, Vince decided to bring the music to life on stage in 2024, assembling a live band to perform throughout the Los Angeles area. Among theband members is drummer Michael Rendon, a long-time friend and colleague of Vince’s from their day jobs at Quinn Emanuel. Together, they have created a live experience that mirrors thehaunting, cinematic quality of their recordings, drawing enthusiastic crowds to their performances over the past year.

With their evocative sound and heartfelt lyricism, The Sea At Midnight continues to carve out a unique space in the post-punk and darkwave genres. As they look ahead, the band is excited to expand their reach and connect with audiences far beyond their Los Angeles roots.

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

Back in the day, the members of Shadow Docket (f/k/a Down by Law) used to play fast and live hard, but with age comes wisdom, and now they play hard and live fast, delivering eclectic song sets from the 1960s through the 2000s that create a sense of palace intrigue.  To quote one critic:  “Owing to their unpredictable timing, lack of transparency, and usual inscrutability, this band plays both literally and figuratively in the shadows.”  Though band member firm affiliations have changed, the players remain the same to protect the innocent.  No longer obsessed with convincing their kids that they really are cool—their kids are now adults and know better—Shadow Docket remains committed to answering the age-old question, “What’s so Funny ‘bout Peace, Love and Understanding?”  Shadow Docket rocks to benefit Counsel for Justice (www.counselforjustice.org).

Featuring legal talent from Latham & Watkins; Doll Amir Eley; Russell Law
Rocking for The Posse Foundation

Side Hustle brings high energy covers to venues throughout Southern California, across a variety of genres — rock, pop, country, disco, 80’s, and more. You name it - we play it!

We cover everything from the Rolling Stones to Lizzo; Chris Stapleton to Dua Lipa; Donna Summer to Blondie. Songs that you love. Songs that will get everyone up and moving on the dance floor. 

Come check us out at our upcoming shows and follow us on Instagram at @SIDEHUSTLEBANDSOCAL.

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This proud Chicago native is best known for her vocal versatility, boundless energy and 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 and 3M and Honda, just to name a few.

On weekends, she manages and sings lead vocals for the wildly successful cover band, “Anthem Road,” playing in casinos, resorts, conventions, wineries, private parties and outdoor festivals, throughout the country. Anthem Road has shared the stage with such iconic 80’s bands as Berlin and Warrant, as well as some of the top tribute bands in the world. Valerie’s favorite musical moments to date were meeting rock legends 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, is an absolute dream come true! 

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Touring multi-instrumentalist JASON ACHILLES divides his time between studio production, live performance, and inspiring public speaking events with his story of life in music leading to working with NASA to capture the first sounds of the planet Mars. Recently he toured with Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains) and has been featured prominently in WIRED Magazine, as well as LA's KTLA morning news & KCRW radio.  

Zadie Butkiewicz is a singer-songwriter born and raised in Southern California with a deep passion for fostering inclusivity in music. With experience as both a recording artist and a program manager at Syryn Records, she has consistently been an advocate for emerging talent. She values the importance of supporting female and gender-expansive artists. Through her work with Amplify Arts Project and other community initiatives, Zadie has been dedicated to creating spaces where young artists can express themselves freely. Whether performing, mentoring, or teaching, she remains committed to helping others explore and grow through music.

Raised in South Central, Los Angeles, Calmatic is a self-taught filmmaker who discovered his passion for telling stories at a young age. As a director, he seeks to stretch the limits of viewers’ reality while highlighting the beauty in the mundane. His creative curiosity has allowed him to solidify a place for himself in a constantly evolving industry.

Calmatic’s video collaborations span some of music’s most influential artists. Perhaps his most well-known project is Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, which won the Grand Prix Entertainment Lions for Music at the 2020/2021 Cannes Lions as well as a VMA for Best Director. The video currently has over 1.3 Billion views. He has also collaborated with Donald Glover, Kendrick Lamar, The Rolling Stones, Tyler, The Creator, Zayn Malik, Lizzo, Anderson .Paak, and more.

In 2020, Ad Age named Calmatic “Director of the Year.” The year prior, he was recognized in a national ad for AT&T’s “Codes of The Culture” campaign as one of the leading filmmakers in the new Black Hollywood.

He has successfully transitioned into directing commercials for global brands including Apple, Target, NBA, Sprite, Chase, Geico, Ad Council, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, McDonald’s, and TurboTax. Throughout his career, he has directed five Super Bowl spots: Turbo Tax in 2020, Michelob Ultra in 2021, Crypto in 2022, and both Popeyes and Silk in 2024.

Calmatic made his feature directorial debut in January 2023 with the remake of the 90s cult classic House Party. His sophomore film, the remake of White Men Can’t Jump, was released in Spring 2023.

Grammy nominated artist Gustavo Galindo has always been a musical explorer straddling two worlds, two cultures and two languages. His music is filled with passion, wisdom and honesty which transcends borders and genre. Born in Mexico and brought-up in the United States, Gustavo has created a unique musical vocabulary which will establish him as a major new force in modern music with his about-to-be-released album: “ Between Two Worlds”.

His new recording “Between Two Worlds” finds Gustavo as a fully realized artist where his life a husband, father and performer have come together in a collection of deeply personal songs. “Gustavo’s music is about putting everything on the line” says two-time Emmy Award winning composer, recording artist and label executive Michael Whalen. “Gustavo doesn’t know how to hold anything back. Wonderful.”

Gustavo has shared the stage with artists such as: Zoe Enrique Iglesias, Ely Guerra, Gloria Trevi, Juanes Los Amigos Invisibles, Babasonicos, Alejandra Guzman and Ximena Sarinana, Debi Nove, Alex Cuba, Maroon 5, Natalia Laforcade, Leonel Garcia and Alec Syntec. He lives in Los Angeles with his family preparing the release of this new music and creating the next chapter for this dynamic artist and performer.

Myka Miller, Executive Director of The Guitar Center Music Foundation, has put musical instruments into the hands of tens of thousands of children and adults. She has more than 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, program design, board development, fundraising, and performance management. Myka most recently served as Executive Director/CEO at Harmony Project, a music education organization in Los Angeles. She has emerged as a leader in the field as a board member of El Sistema USA, Friends of the Compton Youth Activities League, Extera Public Schools, and co-founder of Armonia Cuscatleca, a music and social program in El Salvador.

Myka received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music from the University of Texas at Austin and earned two master’s degrees in Music and Business Administration from the University of Southern California. Myka has many musical talents - is a tap dancer and plays oboe and English horn professionally. She spent four years in Mexico playing in orchestras, speaks fluent Spanish, and has a love of Latin culture and music. She continues to perform locally in classical, jazz, salsa, world and popular music groups.

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.

Rita George is Chief Program Officer for the GRAMMY Museum®. In her role, George provides leadership, strategy and managerial oversight to the curatorial, community engagement, education, production, digital media and operations teams, connecting internal and external partners to scale the Museum’s diverse programming to reach a broader audience both locally and nationwide. George continues 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, as well as the Museum’s traveling exhibits and curatorial services business. George also managed the development of numerous national museums and galleries, including the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, Okla.; the Ray Charles Memorial Library in Los Angeles; and several GRAMMY Museum licensees in the eastern United States.  

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.

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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Stuart Brawley is a JUNO nominated music producer, songwriter, composer, and pianist. His work includes Michael Jackson, Don Henley, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, NSYNC, Lenka, Foo Fighters, and many more. With over 1.3 Billion streams, Stuart’s music is truly worldwide. Stuart runs the fundraising at the non profit Pasadena Waldorf School and teaches music production at the high school.

On January 7th, Stuart lost his home and recording studio to the Eaton Fire in Altadena. He is honored and thrilled to be a judge for this fundraising event.

John Lonsdale is a writer and commerce editor at Rolling Stone, where he’s covered shows from Joni Mitchell to Willie Nelson and reviewed albums by Pearl Jam and Kings of Leon. He’s based in Los Angeles, California.

Faith “Dutchie Dutch” Roberts, Esq. is an artist and attorney originally from Washington DC and currently living in Los Angeles. A small business owner and independent artist, Faith has published two EPs, and four albums in addition to writing and performing her music, trademarking and distributing merchandise, and providing consultation services to entrepreneurs and independent artists. 

Faith has a long history in the music business – her parents’ record company MarSil Productions created and nationally distributed soul music compilations, and she began performing in GoGo bands at age 15 as a bassist. Faith attended DC Public Schools, graduated Trinity Washington University magna cum laude, and earned her law degree from the University of the District of Columbia’s David A. Clarke School of Law. 

Faith has been a member of the DC Bar since 2021 and is pursuing certification as registered in-house counsel in California and New York as she continues her work serving as a passionate advocate for entertainers and entrepreneurs. She currently serves as a General Attorney for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Capital Access and is detailed to the Office of General Counsel for disaster loan assistance duties and litigation. 

A veteran singer and performer, Los Angeles native Stacey Anne is the owner of The Platinum Beat, a boutique live entertainment company that supplies top-shelf musical talent to corporate, private, wedding, and city clients throughout Southern California and beyond. When she's not managing The Platinum Beat, Stacey is also an in-demand freelance vocalist who performs in a variety of styles, and fronts "Stacey Anne & The Master Plan," a popular tribute to today's top country hits. Stacey Anne has shared the stage with a number of illustrious musicians, including Monte Pittman, Madonna's longtime guitarist; and Tony Franklin of The Firm and Whitesnake. 

In addition to her musical exploits, Stacey Anne is a seasoned lawyer with over 18 years' experience working in-house at Fortune 100 companies (including, most recently: Disney, and 20th Century Fox), specializing in technology and commercial transactions and content distribution. 

To learn more about The Platinum Beat, visit: 
Web: http://www.theplatinumbeat.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ThePlatinumBeat
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ThePlatinumBeat"

Jayne Trimble is the CEO and Founder of World Peach Records which is a boutique record label and publishing company for women out of Los Angeles.  Artists have appeared at SXSW, Folk Alliance International, Canadian Music Week, NXNE, Tallinn Music Week, and many more. Artists have had songs placed in NBC, MTV, Oxygen and The CW Network TV shows and achieved top ten charting on international college campus radio charts across the US & Canada, iHeart radio and CTV News. Songwriters have been crowned winners of Best in Rock, as well as finalists in the USA, International Songwriting, SongUniverse and Intercontinental Music Awards Competitions, as well as finalists in the California Music Video and Film Awards. Notable performance collabs include American Cancer Society, The Lost Church (San Francisco). World Peach Records 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. After securing a distribution deal with Downtown/XLP in 2023, the label has supported the release of 20 singles and 12 albums within the last 2 years, cumulating in over 1M streams on Spotify and a staggering 500K+ reach on socials. We 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). World Peach Records 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. The World Peach Records studio has produced work for many artists including the platinum selling indie artist Amy Kirkpatrick and many more.

Los Angeles-born songwriter Janet Valerie has spent over 15 years collaborating with independent and major-label artists, shaping songs that capture the rawness, beauty, and complexity of human connection. With a deep love for storytelling through music, she thrives on crafting lyrics that feel both deeply personal and universally relatable.

Outside of the studio, Janet brings that same passion for impact to her work as a physician in clinical research, advocating for health equity and literacy in underserved communities.

 Www.glittermindmusic.com 

Instagram: @iamglittermind

In 2021, Law Rocks announced that Matthew Umhofer would enter the Law Rocks Hall of Fame … in order to get him to stop performing.  After 10 years of acoustically mutilating hip-hop and pop hits on one of the most hallowed stages in the world, he has retreated to his basement where he frustrates his teenage daughters with cringe renditions of Kendrick Lamar and Sabrina Carpenter tracks. He raised over $100,000 for charity during his decade-long run as a solo Law Rockstar.  An ex-AUSA and Skadden alum, Umhofer can now be found at the intergalactic megafirm of Umhofer, Mitchell & King, where he handles business litigation, white collar criminal defense matters, and fights for shelter and services for those experiencing homelessness on the streets of LA. This is the only opportunity Umhofer will ever have to a be a judge of any kind, so he’s really psyched about it. 

Featuring legal talent from McDowell Hetherington
Rocking for Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston

Client: Blackacre
Matter: Law Rocks

Thank you for soliciting our services. Below is an accounting of McDowell Hetherington’s time.

Entry: 10.8 - Recruit six attorneys and one future attorney from McDowell Hetherington (2.1); analyze, review, and revise setlist to accommodate three different vocalists, two guitarists, a death metal bassist, and a washed-up drummer (2.4); develop arguments regarding and debate merits of song choices from 70s, 80s, and 90s (2.20); research and identify practice spaces around Houston and maybe sometimes in our conference room (2.20); perform at LawRocks Houston for a worthy cause (4.10).

Featuring legal talent from Andrews Myers
Rocking for Lone Star Legal Aid

We are three dudes who peaked in college turning their mild inconveniences into songs that sound exactly like Incubus. The band equivalent of saying "it's the little things" on an inspirational Instagram post. Your Honor, we move to enter these sick riffs into evidence: Little Victories.

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

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.  One Bad Crash look forward to seeing you at Law Rocks in 2025 and beyond!
 
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 Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Rocking for Trees For Houston

A bunch of family men with too many projects, this band got started as a way to relax and have fun with our own favorite songs. None of us are pros but we all play, and when we get together it just fits. Rock to our collection of classics that don’t bend to a genre but which you’ll know and love. We look forward to rocking the house at White Oak and to sharing our fun with you at Law Rocks 2025!

Featuring legal talent from Brown Rudnick; Baker & O'Brien
Rocking for Blue Angels Foundation

Last year, Twenty 24 Souls lit up the stage with a setlist full of classics and high-energy hits.   This year, we’re back and better than ever!  Twenty 24 Souls is joining forces with the unique talents of Houston-based bands "The Muchachones" and "The Patrick Squier Band" to create one soulful ROCK sound.  Hailing from North and South America, this powerhouse group of lawyers, engineers, entrepreneurs, father and sons, passionately pursue their love for music.   Our mission: to jam, escape, entertain, and unite.  Twenty 24 Souls is: Adam Schiffer (guitar), Luis Rey (guitar, vocals), Jorge Squier (bass), Patrick Squier (lead guitar and vocals), Alexander Squier (keyboard) and George Smith (drums). 

Twenty 24 Souls is honored to rock for the Blue Angels Foundation (BAF).  BAF’s mission is to empower wounded veterans by providing essential funding for critical services and the best care available in the nation as they transition back to civilian life.  Let’s come together to support this incredible cause and make a difference in the lives of our veterans.  Your contribution can help BAF continue their vital work.

Scott Davidson and Charlie San Miguel are members of Pro Hac Vice, four-time overall winners of Law Rocks Houston.

 Scott serves as Chief Legal Officer for The Friedkin Group, which encompasses a diverse consortium of best-in-class companies operating in the automotive, entertainment, hospitality, sports and adventure industries. Scott is also the Co-Founder of Chance for Hope Foundation, a charitable organization providing support services to children with cancer and their families and funding for critical research in the area of pediatric brain tumors. Scott is a lifelong musician and current member of Southern Slang, a popular Houston band, in addition to his involvement with Pro Hac Vice and past Law Rocks competitions.

Charlie serves as Vice President of Legal for Enterprise Products, one of the largest publicly traded partnerships and a leading U.S. midstream services provider. He also serves as General Counsel for Texas Monthly, the “National Magazine of Texas.” Like Scott, Charlie is a lifelong musician – a drummer and bassist – and is a current member of Southern Slang and D!GGY, a new Houston-based funk and soul band, as well as making regular appearances with Nick Gaitan, Hard Luck Revival, and a host of other notable roots artists.

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.

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. Over the past decade, the Foundation has served nearly 17,000 students across 26 sites throughout the city of Houston.

 Ana believes music education has the power to change lives, help us heal, and bring us peace. She has presented at early childhood and music education conferences, including the annual conference of NAEYC (the National Association for the Education of Young Children), and she has taught at Rice University, Houston Community College, and Interlochen Arts Camp. Additionally, she serves as a teacher trainer to Music Together® teachers around the world. Ana is a senior fellow with American Leadership Forum, whose mission is to join and strengthen diverse leaders to better serve the common good.

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 Greenberg Traurig; K&L Gates; Perkins Coie
Rocking for City of Hope

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  
Rocking for Child Advocates of Silicon Valley 

Morgan, Lewis & ROCKius brings together musical talent from the firm’s Northern California offices for amazing vocals, guitar, keys, and rhythm plus 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 local 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!
#WeAreMorganLewis

Featuring legal talent from Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein
Rocking for Open Door Legal

Lieff Cabraser's R-23s are veterans of the Northern California legal rock scene, celebrating twelve years of rocking varied and eclectic covers. Featuring legal talent from Anthony McDaniel and Liana Harris on vocals, Melissa Gardner on vocals and flute, Phong Nguyen on guitar, Charles Gonzalez on bass, Elizabeth Cabraser on drums, and Mark Chalos on keyboards, we are delighted to be back at Law Rocks-SF!

Lorrie Murray is a passionate advocate for arts education and music as a vehicle for social change. She founded Bay Area Music Project in 2013 to enrich the lives of children and their families through accessible, empowering music education. Lorrie’s professional background is diverse and extensive. She has spent over 15 years as a graphic designer and art director, alongside 25 years in the music industry as a concert promoter, tour manager, and stage performer. 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 needs of 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. Lorrielaunched BAMP to prioritize the growth of young students from lower-income communities through music instruction and composition, supporting their educational and social-emotional needs.

BAMP has expanded widely in scope in its first successful 10 years, from its geographic reach to its range in student ages and finally to the number of students served across a wide variety of programs throughout the school year and beyond. Under Lorrie’s leadership, she was awarded the prestigious Jefferson Award for public service, a 2024 Alameda County Arts Leadership Award recipient, 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). She has also presented at conferences and universities, including the Take A Stand Symposium at the LA Phil, the ISTE EdSurge Fusion Conference, and Northeastern University. Lorrie holds a Bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University, Boston.

Trixie Rasputin is a piano player, singer, and all-around good-time Bay Area entertainer. Her repertoire includes original songs and a stylish list of pop and rock covers interpreted for the piano. She is a regular performer at the Beacon Grand Hotel in Union Square, the keyboard player and backing vocalist for original psych rock band Lazer Beam, and a founding member and keyboard sorceress for the Bay Area's beloved Swifty, a Taylor Swift tribute band. When not performing, Trixie is actively booking and promoting shows for local and touring bands through her media brand Trixie Rasputin Presents.

Check out my website!
https://www.trixierasputinpresents.com/

Featuring legal talent from Foley & Lardner
Rocking for Boys and Girls Club of Chicago

With roots across the nation, and a home base in Chicago, Fauxly is a no compromise rock band. After a few stints on the road, two-time Law Rocks Hustle and Heart Award winners, Fauxly are back home in Chicago 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, the Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles, to the German variety show “Wetten Das,” Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan, and countless bars, basements, and backyards in between.

Fauxly features:

Chris Ward – Vocals and Guitar
Zack Sikora – Guitar 
Matt Winther – Guitar
Mike Noonan – Bass
Chris Rasmussen – Drums 

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!

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
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 McGuireWoods) and Morgan Moran (bass, Senior Director at Astella Pharma). Rounding out the band are Amy McConnell (vocals), 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.

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Featuring legal talent from Castaneda Law Office; Katz, Friedman; Law Office of James M. Bailey II
Rocking for TBD

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 DLA Piper
Rocking for Greater Chicago Food Depository & Legal Aid Chicago

Originally from Los Angeles, Lindsey found the stage at a young age and has been performing ever since. She considers dance her first love and has trained and danced professionally across the country from Millennium Dance Complex in Hollywood to Steps on Broadway in Manhattan. She performs in musicals throughout the Chicagoland area and is the assistant choreographer for the Chicago Bar Association's annual Bar Show. Lindsey is the lead singer of a 70s disco-rock band, La Fete Du Funk, and proud co-owner of After Hours Productions, LLC, a music-event production company in Chicago.