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Our alumni program, Loeb Reconnected, allows us to stay connected with former Loeb lawyers regardless of where their journey takes them. In fostering this community, we take pride in learning about and showcasing their accomplishments since leaving the firm.
In this Q&A, we feature Amy Ortner, who was a member of the Entertainment department from August 2001 to May 2021.
Catch us up! What professional and personal milestones have you achieved since your time at Loeb?
After 20 years (some in NY and most in LA), I departed Loeb in 2021 to join Primary Wave Music, the largest independent publisher of legendary and iconic music in the world. I started as a partner, general counsel and member of the executive team, and soon added the chief business affairs officer role. Since 2021, our company has grown rapidly. My role in steering and supporting that growth has been a significant milestone in my career, in particular with regard to our location-based entertainment strategy and the production of our first live immersive experience, Bob Marley Hope Road, in Las Vegas.
On a personal note, we are rapidly approaching a family milestone—sending our eldest to college in the fall.
Are there any skills or lessons you acquired at Loeb that you’ve taken on your career journey?
At Loeb, I focused on music transactions and learned the ins and outs of my industry well. What prepared me most, however, were the many deals that brought opportunities to work with colleagues across virtually every practice group in the firm. With that, I started my in-house career with a little bit of knowledge about a lot of things. I arrived equipped to assess an array of business and legal issues outside my core competencies, to communicate effectively with subject matter experts and to make expeditious but informed decisions—all critical to success as a general counsel.
What does being a part of Loeb Reconnected mean to you?
I enjoy seeing how former colleagues are evolving in their careers (both within the firm and elsewhere) and appreciate our quarterly chance to reflect on what we accomplished together. It is amazing how often I meet people who say, “You were at Loeb? I was at Loeb!” It is an instant bond that yields kinship and great networking.
Can you share a specific Loeb memory that you are fond of?
My early days in New York, sitting in Barry Slotnick’s office in his old Yankee Stadium guest chair, peering over his piles of documents, listening to him dictate, sharing a laugh and always learning.
What about Loeb’s environment made your experience unique?
Loeb’s collaborative spirit and cross-disciplinary approach made it a one of one place to develop as a lawyer. Also, the firm’s support as I learned to juggle my professional life with new motherhood.