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Ep 24: Objection, I'm Creating: A Lawyer's Leap Into Film w/ London Lewis
What does it really take to be a lawyer and a creative at the highest level? On this episode of Conversate with Akeem D. Earle, I’m joined by London Lewis, an entertainment lawyer, producer, and writer whose fingerprints are on some of the biggest projects in the game — including American Fiction, The Blackening, Self Reliance, and viral shows from The Shade Room.
As the current Head of Business & Legal Affairs for MRC’s Film Group, she’s negotiated deals behind the scenes of Oscar-nominated films and championed diversity as Co-Chair of Black@MRC. We dive into her journey from Netflix and Facebook Watch to building her own creative empire — all while navigating law, production, and storytelling with precision and heart.
At 4:29, we get into the real business of film finance and production, followed by a deep dive at 15:05 on balancing creativity and budget constraints. At 24:37, we discuss why original stories still matter in a world of remakes, and at 27:49, we talk the rise of limited series and how streaming changed the game. Things get fun at 33:03 with her original project concept, “Eight Degrees of the F-Boy.” Then at 45:00, we discuss how to manage time between law and film, and at 50:00 she drops game for aspiring lawyers and creatives. We wrap at 1:00:00 with her experience transitioning from full-time law to full-time creative, and as always, the Closing Argument hits at 1:05:00.
If you're into entertainment law, film production, The Blackening, American Fiction, The Shade Room, diversity in Hollywood, or you're a lawyer with a creative dream, this episode is for you.
🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more real conversations with attorneys breaking the mold.
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#AmericanFiction #TheBlackening #TheShadeRoom #EntertainmentLawyer #FilmProducer #CreativeLawyer #LawAndFilm #NetflixProducer #MRCFilms #FacebookWatch #BlackCreators #MoreThanALawyer #ConversateWithAkeemDEarle #LegalPodcast #DiversityInHollywood
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By Akeem D. EarleWhat does it really take to be a lawyer and a creative at the highest level? On this episode of Conversate with Akeem D. Earle, I’m joined by London Lewis, an entertainment lawyer, producer, and writer whose fingerprints are on some of the biggest projects in the game — including American Fiction, The Blackening, Self Reliance, and viral shows from The Shade Room.
As the current Head of Business & Legal Affairs for MRC’s Film Group, she’s negotiated deals behind the scenes of Oscar-nominated films and championed diversity as Co-Chair of Black@MRC. We dive into her journey from Netflix and Facebook Watch to building her own creative empire — all while navigating law, production, and storytelling with precision and heart.
At 4:29, we get into the real business of film finance and production, followed by a deep dive at 15:05 on balancing creativity and budget constraints. At 24:37, we discuss why original stories still matter in a world of remakes, and at 27:49, we talk the rise of limited series and how streaming changed the game. Things get fun at 33:03 with her original project concept, “Eight Degrees of the F-Boy.” Then at 45:00, we discuss how to manage time between law and film, and at 50:00 she drops game for aspiring lawyers and creatives. We wrap at 1:00:00 with her experience transitioning from full-time law to full-time creative, and as always, the Closing Argument hits at 1:05:00.
If you're into entertainment law, film production, The Blackening, American Fiction, The Shade Room, diversity in Hollywood, or you're a lawyer with a creative dream, this episode is for you.
🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more real conversations with attorneys breaking the mold.
SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@conversate2510?sub_confirmation=1
Let’s connect:
Website – https://www.conversatepodcast.com
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/conversate_w_adeigsh=ODA1NTc5OTg5Nw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/conversate-podcast-234867252/
#AmericanFiction #TheBlackening #TheShadeRoom #EntertainmentLawyer #FilmProducer #CreativeLawyer #LawAndFilm #NetflixProducer #MRCFilms #FacebookWatch #BlackCreators #MoreThanALawyer #ConversateWithAkeemDEarle #LegalPodcast #DiversityInHollywood