Howard Siegel, until recently a senior partner in Pryor Cashman LLP's Entertainment Group in New York, teaches The Law & Business of the Music Industry as part of Boyd's Intellectual Property curriculum. Over his career, Mr. Siegel has represented such prominent recording artists, songwriters, producers, managers, and executives as the E-Street Band, Paula Abdul, Carly Simon, the Rolling Stones' Bill Wyman, and all of the American Idol finalists during the show's first five seasons.

An internship with the Nevada State Assembly set you down the path to law school, yes?

Yes, I interned for Assemblywoman Bustamante Adams the summer after my sophomore year of undergrad and it was an invaluable experience! I gained a unique insight into the law-making process in Nevada. Also, I met several inspiring legislators and attorneys whose encouragement solidified my interest in law school.

What are your goals as this year's president of La Voz [Boyd's Latino law student association]?

Kimberly Goodnight is a staff attorney for the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada.