Associate

Leah Stevenson

Biography

Leah C. Stevenson, Esq. is a Los Angeles-based Entertainment Attorney specializing in entertainment, digital entertainment, and intellectual property law. With a sharp focus on representing top-tier talent, including music artists, producers, actors, content creators, and entrepreneurs, Leah negotiates high-profile deals across the entertainment industry. Leah’s transactional experience spans exclusive recording contracts, music distribution agreements, management contracts, producer agreements, brand partnerships, licensing deals, content creator agreements, and a multitude of other legal matters.

Leah’s expertise has led her to negotiate against industry giants such as Universal Music Group, Sony, Warner Music Group, Spotify, Netflix, Paramount, NBCUniversal, Hulu, Disney, and Amazon, advocating for clients’ best interests and long-term success. Featured in the Washington Post and CNN for her deep knowledge of entertainment law, Leah brings a unique perspective to every legal issue and negotiation. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Leah is passionate about empowering clients to navigate the ever-evolving entertainment landscape with confidence.

Activities & Affiliations

  • Beverly Hills Bar Association - Member, BHBA DEI Chair, and BHBA Social Chair
  • BESLA - Member
  • Langston Bar Association - Member
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association - Member

Articles, Publications, and Lectures

  • Featured in CNN - “Kendrick Lamar says expect some ‘storytelling’ in his Super Bowl halftime show” Kendrick Lamar Article (February 2025)
  • Featured in the Washington PostHow ‘Buy U a Drank’ made T-Pain no money”, on music samples and artist ownership rights (September 2023)
  • Panelist: UPenn Black Pre-Law Association Conference (March 2022)
  • Guest Speaker: LegalEEE Mentorship Program (October 2022)
  • Guest Speaker: LegalEEE Mentorship Program (July 2023)
  • 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)
  • Guest Speaker: ABA Law Student Podcast “Becoming an Entertainment Lawyer with Leah Stevenson” (January 2025)
  • Panelist: UCLA School of Law “Diversity in Entertainment Panel” (February 2025)

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