Current big law 4th year associate (transactional) and have been looking to transition to an entertainment focused role (in house or at a law firm). Im having the most difficulty getting a foot in the door anywhere. Does anyone have any tips? If helpful, im based in NYC.

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*always* a difficult transition. Important for you to appreciate that. Not because you’re incapable. Problem is no one wants to train you. Best approach I’ve found was to slowly start acquiring experience directly with clients or indirectly by joining the entertainment section of the local bar or the ABA. Start writing about it via blog, social media, etc. Subscribe to IMDb, which not only provides bios of certain folks (sometimes lawyers when they receive a film credit) but is also an entertainment business aggregator. This is definitely doable but requires persistence.

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You need to start by networking. No ifs, ends, or buts. Best organizations are the ABA Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industries and BESLA. Go to all of their events and actually get to know those of us who practice in that field. Very cut throat but the organizations make it way more approachable.

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