Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicMusic lawyers run the gamut when it comes to personality – some are rarely seen or quoted, preferring to negotiate under the radar — others are seasoned schmoozers who table hop with abandon at industry events.
Dina LaPolt approaches issues affecting her clients with the ferocity of a ring fighter.Twenty years ago, she founded her own firm LaPolt Law, and went on to represent music stars like Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, the late Eddie Money, rappers 21 Savage and Cardi B and the girl group Fifth Harmony.
As her practice grew, so did LaPolt’s conviction for righting the music ecosystem’s wrongs. She’s tackled producers’ and songwriters’ rights and access to digital royalties by helping craft — and pass.
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