Becker, O’Toole Peterson, and Alasauskas Host The Michigan Entertainment Law Organization
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Jeffrey S. Becker, Nicole O’Toole Peterson, and Amanda J. Alasauskas recently hosted approximately 30 undergraduate students from the University of Michigan’s Entertainment Law Organization (MELO) at the firm’s office.
During the visit, the attorneys led a discussion focused on litigation and its intersection with the entertainment industry, offering students a practical look at how legal principles apply across evolving media and business landscapes.
This discussion also gave students an opportunity to ask direct questions about entering the legal field, with attorneys sharing perspectives on navigating career decisions and building experience in litigation-focused practices.
Hosting the group provided an opportunity to connect students with practicing attorneys in a real-world setting, which is part of the firm’s broader effort to give aspiring legal professionals clearer visibility into the day-to-day realities of the profession.
Participating Attorneys
Jeffrey S. Becker is a partner at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP in Chicago and founder of the firm’s Entertainment and Media Law Practice Group, established in 2012. He represents a broad range of clients across the entertainment industry, including musicians, producers, songwriters, professional athletes, authors, and filmmakers. Learn more about Jeff’s practice here.
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Amanda J. Alasauskas is an associate in the firm’s Chicago office, focusing her practice on commercial litigation, business disputes, entertainment and media law, and intellectual property matters. She represents clients ranging from individuals and small businesses to international corporations and also provides transactional services, including contract drafting and trademark work. Learn more about Amanda’s practice here.
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Nicole O’Toole Peterson is an associate in the Chicago office whose practice includes commercial litigation, business disputes, entertainment and media law, and intellectual property matters. She represents national and international clients in complex litigation and provides transactional support across a range of entertainment and business matters. Learn more about Nicole’s practice here.
