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What is ORDER IN THE PIT?
If you’re an artist that enjoys a good mosh pit, then this is for you. ORDER IN THE PIT (OITP) is intended to be an educational resource for small or budding alternative bands and musicians to empower them as they navigate the inevitable legal side of the music industry and hopefully avoid common rookie mistakes. This is a passion project of the author. OITP is not a law firm and does not offer legal advice, but instead aims to:
i) demystify seemingly-complex legal jargon and concepts;
ii) alert artists as to the various legal issues they may encounter in the music industry;
iii) help artists understand why, when, and how to hire legal (and other) professionals; and
iv) create and provide a place where no question is stupid.
About the Author
Hi! I’m Gwen - a former street punk band member, guitarist, live music addict, and transactional attorney. Born into a family of musicians and attorneys, I grew up in the South Florida DIY scene and graduated from the UMass Boston Honors College in 2012 and St. Thomas University School of Law in 2016. My primary reason for applying to law school was to gain access to knowledge and information and share it with those who need it. While in law school, I co-founded the St. Thomas Public Interest Law Society, was a board member of the Intercultural Human Rights Law Review, and interned with the Southern Poverty Law Center. My current practice areas include corporate and business matters, and international tax and estate planning. Combining my love for and desire to contribute meaningfully to the alternative scene, and a passion for educating others, Order In The Pit was born in late 2024.
Why subscribe?
OITP is a passion project that is not intended to replace a day job or generate significant income. Pledges and donations will be used to recoup the costs of creating and maintaining OITP (design, website, promotional materials, time spent researching, writing, and consulting, etc.).
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Acknowledgements
Enormous shoutout to the music that made me, the musicians who raised me, the friends and family that encouraged and brainstormed with me, Mise Studios for the killer logo and designs, the entertainment attorneys who shared their knowledge and insights, and the musicians who shared their struggles and mistakes and what they wish they’d known sooner.
