First Admitted: 2011, Texas

Professional Webpage: https://bls-legal.com/aboutUs-Andrea-Villarreal.php

Bar/Professional Activity:

Austin Classical Guitar, Board of Directors, 2023
2020-2021, Leadership Academy for the Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law (REPTL) Section of the State Bar of Texas, 2021
HOME (Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers), Advisory Board 2020-present
SIMS Foundation, Austin, Texas – Board of Directors 2014-June 2023
State Bar of Texas, Entertainment Law Planning Committee 2017 and Section Member, 2017
Texas Bar Foundation, Sustaining Life Fellow
Texas Bar College, Member 2021-present
Austin Bar Association, Member
State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section
Entertainment Law Initiative (GRAMMY Museum) – Annual Writing Competition Grader, 2014-Present
Recording Academy (GRAMMY Awards) Texas Chapter Member – Board of Governors & Advocacy Committee Chair for 2017-19 Terms; Secretary & Advocacy Committee Chair for 2015-17 Terms; Board of Governors for 2013-15 Terms
State Bar of Texas, Member

Special Licenses/Certifications:

Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2023

Honors/Awards:

Austin Under 40 top 5 Legal Finalist, 2024
Austin Under 40 top 5 Legal Finalist, 2023
Austin Under 40 top 5 Legal Finalist, 2021, 2021

Educational Background:

University of North Texas, BA, Broadcast News with Minors in Medical Anthropology and Social Sciences, 2006

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

State Bar of Texas CLE Speaker, “Guardianships in the Entertainment Industry: What we can learn from Britney Spears” for the November 2021 State Bar of Texas Entertainment Law Institute
State Bar of Texas CLE Speaker, “Charitable Gifts, Bequests and Probate for the Nonprofit Beneficiary” for the August 2022 State Bar of Texas 20th Annual Governance of Nonprofit Organizations CLE, Speaker/Writer, Charitable Gifts, Bequests and Probate for the Nonprofit Beneficiary, 2022
Multiple GRAMMY speaking engagements, including at the 2016 GRAMMY Pro Music Business Summit with Randy Rogers, Triple 8 Management, and Great South Bay Music Group, GRAMMY U Breaking into the Business, GRAMMY U Kick Off at the University of Texas, GRAMMY Camp: Basic Training, and Meet the GRAMMYs at Viva Big Bend
CLE presentation “Hot Topics in Estate Planning for Entertainment Attorneys” for the Austin Bar Association Entertainment and Sports Law Section
State Bar of Texas CLE Article contributor, “Indemnities, Exculpation, and Modification of Fiduciary Duties” for 10th Annual Fiduciary Litigation Course, December 2015
“Copyright for Musicians” presentation for Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts & Austin Music Foundation, April 23, 2019Official SXSW 2017 Panel “Creative and Financial Aspects of Sampling” with Michael “5000” Watts, Warner Music Group, and Great South Bay Music Group.
State Bar of Texas CLE Speaker, “Key terms of a Producer Agreement” for the November 2020 State Bar of Texas Entertainment Law Institute

Andrea Villarreal