My Lawyer Friend Podcast

This week Anne and Brittany are back with Part 3 of their Moving Abroad series, diving into the legal side of leaving the United States—and how to make your assets work for you while you’re gone. Brittany breaks down her plan for her Los Angeles property, turning her home into a rental and converting a detached garage into an Airbnb and podcast studio rental to create multiple income streams while...

This week Anne and Brittany are back with Part 2 of their Moving Abroad series, and Brittany takes center stage as she breaks down her decision to leave the U.S. for Italy. From figuring out what to do with property to the chaos of moving pets internationally, this episode gets into the real logistics most people don’t think about. Brittany shares the wild process of bringing her two pot belly pig...

This week Anne and Brittany kick off part 1 of their Moving Abroad Series as they break down the legal realities not many people talk about—and it starts with a bombshell: Anne is officially moving to Paris. They break down the full year of planning, scheming, and decision-making that led to this moment, including how Anne will continue running her California-based law firm remotely while living i...

What does it actually take to get a film off the ground — legally, creatively, and professionally? Miles Alva is an independent film producer and studio executive whose award-winning films have been distributed by Disney, 20th Century Fox, Amazon, and Netflix. Most recently, he produced the A24 film Misty Green , written and directed by Chris Rock. In this episode, Anne sits down with Miles to bre...

What does it look like to sit at the intersection of Hollywood finance, guild compliance, and a deeply intentional inner life? Heather Heukrodt has spent her career managing the financial infrastructure of major productions — ensuring writers, crew, and talent actually receive what they negotiated, even when the bureaucracy makes that harder than it should be. As Head of Production Finance at Boat...

What does it actually cost to not have a lawyer when you sign a music deal? For songwriter and artist Parker Ainsworth, the answer was steep: a low flat fee for a song he wrote for a major motion picture — with performance royalties only, no mechanical rights, no sync income, no publishing revenue. And then the production company flipped his publishing to Concord. In this episode, Anne and Brittan...

AI is everywhere — in your business, your contracts, and your daily life. But should you let it replace your lawyer? Short answer: robots need limitations. In this episode, entertainment attorney Anne Easton and serial entrepreneur Brittany Ledford break down how to actually use AI the right way — for research, first drafts, and efficiency — without getting yourself into legal trouble. They cover...

Episode 4 Overview: Is a prenup the ultimate romantic gesture or a total buzzkill? This week, just in time for Valentine’s Day, your favourite lawyer friend, Anne Easton , and business buddy, Brittany Ledford , are joined by a very special guest: Julia Rodgers , CEO and founder of HelloPrenup . We’re diving deep into "The Business of Love and Law" to demystify why prenuptial agreements are actuall...

Hosts: Anne Easton & Brittany Ledford Episode 3 Overview: Ever felt a little spooked by a Non-Disclosure Agreement? You’re not alone. This week, your favorite lawyer friend, Anne, business buddy, Brittany Ledford, are pulling back the curtain on NDAs. We’re dissecting exactly what’s in those tiny fonts, what you can (and definitely can’t) say, and why they aren’t nearly as scary as they seem....

Hosts : Anne Easton & Brittany Ledford   Guest : Leah Levy Episode Overview:  In this enlightening second episode of My Lawyer Friend Podcast, hosts Anne Easton and Brittany Ledford welcome special guest Leah Levy from The KINN*. Leah introduces us to her revolutionary concept of "noodling," a term that definitely isn't what you might think. Join us as we dive into the intricaci...

Hosts: - Anne Easton (Host and Producer) - Brittany Ledford (Co-Host and Producer) Summary: In our very first episode, we’re thrilled to introduce ourselves and share the origins of "My Lawyer Friend Podcast"! Join Anne Easton, your friendly neighborhood lawyer, and Brittany Ledford, your trusted business confidante, as we embark on this journey together to demystify the legal field. We believe th...