LeahStevenson
Leah C. Stevenson, Esq. is a Los Angeles-based entertainment attorney whose practice spans music, digital media, film, television, and IP. She counsels clients in high-value negotiations, complex business matters, and the strategic protection of intellectual property. Leah's clients include artists, creators, executives, entrepreneurs, and media companies at the intersection of entertainment and business. Recognized as a member of the Recording Academy, National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, and featured in The Washington Post and CNN, Leah is known for her sharp legal acumen and business-minded approach. Her comprehensive legal strategy and the ability to balance creative and business interests have made Leah a trusted advisor for entertainment industry clients. Her robust transactional experience spans a wide range of complex entertainment matters, including those related to recorded music, publishing, brand partnerships, merchandising, licensing, film/tv, and other entertainment and digital media matters. Leah also serves as outside counsel to entrepreneurs and companies, advising on corporate governance, strategic partnerships, IP portfolio management, and complex dispute resolution matters.
leah@mgllaw.com
Phone
424-333-0121
Bar Admissions
State Bar of California, January 2021
Education
University of Miami School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2019
University of Miami: B.A., International Studies and Spanish, 2016
Activities & Affiliations
Recording Academy, Member
National Black Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40 (2026)
Beverly Hills Bar Association - Executive Committee Member, BHBA Barriesters
BESLA - Member
Langston Bar Association - Member
Panelist: UPenn Black Pre-Law Association Conference (March 2022)
Guest Speaker: LegalEEE Mentorship Program (October 2022, July 2023, and March 2026)
Panelist: E-Sports Bar Association 2023 Annual Conference “Platform Wars” (October 2023)
Panelist: Content Creation & E-Sports Bar Association 2024 Annual Conference “Brand Protection for Influencers and Creators” (October 2024)
Panelist: FIU Black Women in Law (November 2024)
Panelist: UCLA School of Law “Diversity in Entertainment Panel” (February 2025)
Keynote Speaker: 10X Success Summit (October 2025)
Guest Lecturer: New York Law School “IP Licensing and Drafting” Class (October 2025)
Panelist: George Washington Law School SIPLA “Careers in Soft IP” (October 2025)
Panelist: UCLA School of Law Music Law Association “Making it in Music” (October 2025)
Panelist: BRIC Foundation “Creator and Entrepreneur Ask Me Anything Panel” (March 2026)
Panelist: CTC Legal Media “AI in IP Panel” (April 2026)
Guest Speaker: Southwestern Law School “Interviewing, Counseling, and Negotiation” Class (April 2026)
Panelist: Fem The Future “Ownership, Rights, & How Money Works in the Creative Industry” (August 2026)
Articles, Publications, and Lectures
Kendrick Lamar says expect some ‘storytelling’ in his Super Bowl halftime show – CNN
How ‘Buy U a Drank’ made T-Pain no money – The Washington Post
Becoming an Entertainment Lawyer – American Bar Association
Guest Speaker on the ABA Law Student Podcast "Becoming an Entertainment Lawyer" (January 2025) – ABA Law Student Podcast