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Name: Judith Dryden Best / Worst Aspects? The worst
Job title: Solicitor Company: Wright & Co – musicwright.co.uk
When did you start your job? I came here in January 2011. I was previously employed by a big commercial firm, but a brief stint at BBC Radio 6 Music and a fateful lunch date with the lovely Tom Robinson made me realise I had to move in to an area of law in which I was genuinely interested. So what does your job actually involve? It varies from day to day depending on what my clients need. I act for individuals, companies, bands, managers, promoters and anybody else needing legal advice in the music and entertainment industry. This means I negotiate everything from management contracts and record deals to leases for commercial properties, as well as the odd court action for recovery of unpaid fees.
bit, I think for most lawyers, is the dull admin side, and also having to try and
make a living out of it when everybody is skint! The best bit is knowing you’ve
got a good deal for somebody, like spotting problems with a contract
which could potentially have caused
them serious problems in the future and
sorting it all out.
Looking back, what advice would you give to a young
Judith at the start of her
career? I would tell her to be more
confident and not get caught up in what
everybody else is doing. A lot of folk
are just full of nonsense, and it takes a while to realise that and trust your own
judgement.
and finally . . . what are you most looking forward to in
2011? Fingers crossed some of my
bands make the big time (and then take me along to festivals, VIP style – I’m
getting too old for camping)!
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