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166. From Books to Music to Film & TV: Attorney Bonnie Berry LaMon on Representing and Legally Protecting Creatives
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Extraordinary Women in Entertainment Law Vol. 1
In this inspiring episode, host Angela Reddock-Wright kicks off Women's History Month with a new series, Extraordinary Women in Entertainment Law, with Bonnie Berry LaMon, a top entertainment attorney who has built a powerhouse career representing literary and academic authors, music artists, writers, producers, film and tv makers. With over 30 years of experience, Bonnie has worked with best-selling authors, Grammy Award winning artists, producers and writers, and Hollywood creatives to protect their work and negotiate high-value, mutually beneficial deals.
Bonnie shares her unconventional path into entertainment law, how she built her own practice from the ground up, and what every creative professional needs to know about contracts, ownership, and branding. She also discusses the evolving landscape of the book publishing industry, explaining why modern book deals resemble the music industry’s shift to streaming and how authors can structure contracts to maximize their earnings.
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