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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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Lovers&Lunatics
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!

No Recourse
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.”

Ring The Bell Nunnally
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.

T.R.O.
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).

Suburban Crime Spree
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).

Host - Kiven Roberson
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.

Judge - Frankie Leonie
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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Judge - Tre Nagella
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.

Judge - Eva Raggio
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.

Judge - Krystina Ray
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.

Judge - Michelle Rodriguez
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.

5 Feet Under
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!

Baker & The McKenzies
Featuring legal talent from Baker & McKenzie; Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete; Glancy Prongay & Murray
Rocking for Violence Intervention Program
Baker & The McKenzies 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.

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

The Doughboys
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.

Fauxly
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!

The Gee Gees
Featuring legal talent from Greenberg Glusker
Rocking for Alliance for Children’s Rights
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.

The Grind
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), Vanity Brown (CX Escalations Manager, Grindr), AJ Balance (Chief Product Officer, Grindr), Nancy Cotton, and Michael Malinowski.

Guilty As Charged
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 XX, 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!

Guthner and the Nossamites
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.

Jimmy's Brother
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.

The Nuisance
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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Papa Gibson & The Writs of Replevin
Featuring legal talent from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Rocking for TBD

Privileged Communications
Featuring legal talent from Perkins Coie
Rocking 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.

Rust
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.

The Sea At Midnight
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.

Shadow Docket
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).

Side Hustle
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.

Host - Valerie Ojeda
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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Judge - Gustavo Galindo
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.

Judge - Faith “Dutchie Dutch” Roberts
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.

Judge - Jayne Trimble
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.












Blackacre
Featuring legal talent from McDowell Hetherington
Rocking for Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston
Client: Blackacre
Matter: Law Rocks
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).

Little Victories
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.

One Bad Crash
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).

The Overcommitments
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!

Twenty 24 Souls
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.





Special Guests - The Recusals
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).

The Latent Defects
Featuring legal talent from Greenberg Traurig; K&L Gates; Troutman Pepper
Rocking for TBD
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.

Magnum PI
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.

Morgan, Lewis, & ROCKius
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

The R-23s
Featuring legal talent from Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein
Rocking for TBD
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!

Fauxly
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!

Judge - Lindsey Lund
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.

Flood Bros.
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




































































































