Elizabeth Lombardi is an Executive in Business Affairs at Creative Artists Agency (CAA). CAA is a talent agency, home to music industry legends such as: Ben Platt, Beyonce, Harry Styles, Kelsea Ballerini, The Band Camino, Zendaya, etc. As of 2023, she is also an adjunct professor at her alma mater, Belmont University, in the Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business in addition to her full-time work as an Entertainment Attorney. This interview is for you if you're wondering: - Should I take a job outside of the music industry to build experience and a resume, or is that going to silo me and set me back? - What are ways to continue to network outside of my school or job in the Nashville area? - Where do I begin as an Entertainment Lawyer?
Chapters
02:06 Career Path and Volunteer Experience
03:22 Choosing the Music Industry and Law
07:19 Growing Up in Chicago and Musical Influence
09:42 Choosing Belmont University
12:53 Meeting Jake Owen and the Impact
16:54 The Importance of Networking and Building Relationships
18:34 Choosing Entertainment Law
25:22 Getting Internships and Standing Out
31:52 CMA EDU and Networking
34:58 Working at CAA and Career Progression
44:49 Transition to the Music Industry
46:23 Challenges of Temporary Positions
48:09 The Importance of Self-Confidence
51:12 Taking a Job Outside of Entertainment
55:33 Returning to the Entertainment Industry
58:48 Finding Fulfillment in Work
01:02:08 The Importance of Patience and Persistence
01:07:29 Working at a Law Firm
01:09:46 Reevaluating Career Goals
01:14:57 Teaching at Belmont University
01:26:28 The Country Music Hall of Fame's Troubadour Society
01:32:25 Journey to the Music Industry
01:33:54 Living the Dream
01:34:54The Power of Live Music Follow and Subscribe to these accounts:
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