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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Featuring legal talent from Baker & McKenzie; Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete; Glancy Prongay & Murray; and SEADE Coaching & Consulting
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.

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

Featuring legal talent from Nossaman
Rocking for TBD

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 TBD

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 Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Rocking for TBD

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 McNicholas & McNicholas
Rocking for Inner City Law Center

Sustained! is thrilled to return to Law Rocks for a second year and share a night of music at the legendary Whisky A Go-Go. Prepping an exciting mix of genres, they've worked hard to make sure there are no objections to their set.

Rocking the stage in support of the Inner City Law Center is Alan Bruni (drums/percussion), Alec Mandell (keys/vocals), Bob Tessier (bass), Bill Caras (guitar), Kaya Ramos (guitar/percussion), Kela Sachs (vocals), Patrick McNicholas (guitar), and Rob Mandell (harmonica/vocals)

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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

Legal talents from Pope & Gentle; Bradley, Gmelich + Wellerstein; and X1 Discovery unite as 5 Feet Under Band, ready to rock for the 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 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.

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 Buchalter
Rocking for TBD

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

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

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

Featuring legal talent from 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 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.

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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 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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Featuring legal talent from Foley & Lardner
Rocking for 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 Alliance for Children’s Rights

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

Featuring legal talent from 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.

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!

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 TBD

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).