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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE! LaPolt Law Continues Expansion, Naming Sarah Scott Managing Partner June 14, 2021 (LOS ANGELES) — LaPolt Law, P.C., the precedent-setting entertainment firm leading in global innovation for its iconic clientele and the fight for copyright policy reform in Washington, D.C. is pleased to announce that attorney Sarah Scott has become Managing Partner of the firm. Scott, previously SVP of Business & Legal Affairs for Universal Music Group Canada, joined LaPolt Law in 2017 and has since helped founder Dina LaPolt grow the business and double the firm’s staff to 10 full-time attorneys. She will continue to oversee the attorneys and workflow at the firm, as well as super-serve its clientele. “Sarah is a great attorney and an amazing businesswoman,” LaPolt said. “It is so gratifying to have Sarah with us in this new role. Together, we will continue breaking every possible glass ceiling while inspiring other women to do the same.” Scott said: “ This role was Din...

LOS ANGELES, CA (PRWEB)   OCTOBER 14, 2015 Following legendary songwriter Steven Tyler’s very public crusade with Donald Trump over the use of his song “Dream On” at several campaign events, and the op-ed by Tyler published today on the  Huffington Post , the Songwriters of North America (SONA) posted a blog on their  website  in full support of Tyler’s efforts to bring a needed awareness to issues affecting songwriters in the United States. Tyler’s efforts come at a pivotal time for songwriters in America as 75% of their income is heavily regulated by the government through the consent decrees enacted over ASCAP and BMI by the Department of Justice and other unnecessary government regulations.  SONA was co-founded by Michelle Lewis (Cher, Little Mix, currently a full-time composer for Disney) and Kay Hanley (founding member of Letters to Cleo, currently a full-time composer for Disney). Other prominent members include Kara DioGuardi (Pink, Jason Derulo, ...

Jeanne Newman, from left, Patricia L. Glaser and Dina LaPolt attend the Power Lawyers Breakfast hosted by the Hollywood Reporter at Spago on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision for the Hollywood Reporter/AP Images) Los Angeles, Calif., -- April 29th, 2015 -- Prominent music attorney Dina LaPolt has been named to The Hollywood Reporter’s Power Lawyers Top Music Business Attorneys List. Currently in its 8th year, the Power Lawyers list includes the pre-eminent entertainment attorneys who handle negotiations, arbitrations and lawsuits for Hollywood’s elite. LaPolt, who works tirelessly to protect the interests of her clients and the broader music creator community, is one of ten music attorneys listed and one of only two women named. Also included on the list are Jill Berliner of King Holmes Paterno & Berliner and Don Passman of Gang Tyre Ramer & Brown. This list was released simultaneously with the Hollywood Repo...