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Attorney and Founder/Conductor, L.A. Lawyers Philharmonic

Gary S. Greene is a respected attorney and an accomplished violinist and conductor. He serves as the music director and founder of the Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic, Legal Voices, and Gary Greene, Esq. & His Big Band of Barristers, each made up of attorneys and judges with a passion for music. His ensembles perform at venues like Walt Disney Concert Hall, and every performance raises funds for charities. A longtime advocate for community through music, Gary has also conducted the Jr. Philharmonic Orchestra and continues to champion the power of music within the legal profession.

Sticky Lawyers Looks Back: The Multidimensionalists
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Dec. 29, 2025

Sticky Lawyers Looks Back: The Multidimensionalists

Many great attorneys are hyper-focused on the law they practice. But other remarkable lawyers enhance their practice skills with disciplines outside the law. We call them multidimensionalists.Ultra-endurance racing. Stand-up comedy. Ballet and music. Emergency medical response. Even clown performance. More than hobbies or creative outlets, these parallel pursuits can be every bit as demanding—and rewarding—as a legal career.This special episode looks back at Sticky Lawyers who refuse to let the profession consume them entirely. No armchair quarterbacks or weekend warriors here; just eleven attorneys who prove that expansion—not reduction—is the path to both professional excellence and personal fulfillment.
Where Law Meets Music: Cue the Maestro, Esq.
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Oct. 9, 2025

Where Law Meets Music: Cue the Maestro, Esq.

Lawyers are often known for their disciplined approaches to learning the facts of a case, applying the rule of law, and doggedly pursuing outcomes for clients. Accomplished musicians share a similar disciplined and meticulous approach to their crafts. And you might be surprised to learn how many attorneys have hidden musical talents.Attorney Gary Greene was raised in a musical family and mentored by an uncle who founded and led the Jr. Philharmonic Orchestra of California. An accomplished violinist and concert master, Gary first pursued a career in politics after law school before settling into a solo legal practice he’s maintained for 50 years. But he never abandoned music.In this episode, you’ll hear how Gary launched the L.A. Lawyers Philharmonic with a roster of accomplished judges and attorneys who also have serious musical chops. They have also added a Legal Voices chorus and Gary Greene, Esq. and His Big Band of Barristers. These volunteer groups practice weekly and hav…