Lara Lavi
Attorney at Law
Washington
WA
"Lara was incredibly efficient, effective, and kind. She wrote up a tailored document in..."
About
Lara Lavi is a corporate, securites, formation, trade secrets, asset purchase, corporate complience, strategic business development, media/entertainment law attorney, an entrepreneur, an entertainment company executive, a business development specialist, a film and TV producer & writer, and a professional award winning singer-songwriter. Ms. Lavi… read more has over 30 years experience in the music and entertainment business on both sides of the desk and microphone. Half of Ms. Lavi’s law practice focuses on all sectors of the entertainment business, the other half for startups, tech businesses, support for women in business and entrepreneurs of all types of business as general counsel ongoing.
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"Great to have Lara on my side when it comes to the tangled issues and problems with contracts - thanks Lara!"
"Personable, knowledgeable in understanding creative companies, and PRO!"
"Lara is an absolutely wonderful human being! Very kind and understanding of my situation. She provided excellent advice and went above and beyond to make sure I understood and felt comfortable with the situation at hand. Lara seemed genuinely invested in my project and did a great job presenting my options and leading me down the path to make the right decision."
"Lara is a joy to work with. In addition to her years of experience, she provides connections to other resources that every growing business needs. Thanks Lara."
"Lara was fast and very helpful in my legal needs and situation. Would highly recommend!"
"Rapid response, excellent follow-up, advanced and ready knowledge, very satisfied with her counsel and will consult her again."
Work History
Dreaming In Color Entertainment
Managing Partner
Jun 2014 - Present
Dreaming In Color is dedicated to producing incredible multi media projects including: (a) the Grammy winning SongCatchers - a merger of Native American singing and drumming with rock, soul, jazz and spoken word founded by Lara Lavi, Charles Neville, Arlie Neskahi, Mark Cardenas Mark Smith, &Maurice Jones. The current project The Red Road To Bangalore, A Musical Prayer For Peace is part of the Brave Road/Brave Games project in development now. (b) Little Dreamers, Lullabies and Love Songs - a birth to 8 children's project in development featuring the artwork of Karen Gilmore and the music of Lara Lavi.
This company celebrates my left and right brain side on top of my law practice and business development consulting and company efforts.
Media Law Group, PSC
Managing Partner
Dec 1994 - Present
Boutique law firm focused on contracted in-house counsel services in corporate, entertainment, intellectual property, business development, and more. I get the emerging company challenges because I also own a production company and have run companies I think all business lawyers should have extensive experience running a business so they truly understand their client's challenges.
www.zingrevolution.com a MusicSkins LLC brand
Originally the Managing Partner then EVP of Business Development and Business Affairs
Feb 2012 - Feb 2015
My responsibilities included managing the entire staff, all operations, functioning as in house counsel, handling all licensing, and other contractual matters, investor relations and supervising marketing and online business development efforts.
Zing Revolution, a MusicSkins LLC Brand
Shareholder/LLC Member
Jan 2011 - Feb 2015
I was the managing partner of the company in partnership with Josef Bogdanovich. Up until March 2014 I ran all aspects of the company. Currently my position is more advisory in business development. Zing licenses pop culture and art images for its product categories which include vinyl adhesive skins for eDevices, a Home Decor line and installations for tradeshows, events and conventions.
I also practice entertainment and corporate law. Prior I spent almost 5 years in Toronto, Ontario as the CEO/President of WideAwake Entertainment Group and Death Row Records. I am no longer involved with the Canadian companies.