Your Lawyers should Rock!“Rock ([rok]; verb): 1. To be exceptional; 2. To go above and beyond what is expected; 3. To add remarkable value; 4. To provide service that leaves a positive lasting impression. Commonly used phrase: ‘You Rock!’”Joleen Winther Hughes is the founder and CEO of HMLG, the law firm that provides in-house counsel service to clients who are innovators in business. Joleen’s deep ties in the music, gaming and technology industry began in Seattle and quickly expanded worldwide. With decades of industry experience spanning tech, gaming, music, entertainment, consumer products and media, Joleen has successfully facilitated thousands of strategic transactions across industries. With experience and practical insight, Joleen serves in many roles including general counsel, a C-level legal executive, strategic advisor, board member, investor, policy advisor and professor.Inspired by innovation, Joleen has thrived advising some of the world’s best innovators. She structured the first legal digital music service, created legal and business models for on-line streaming content aggregation, VOD, mobile platforms, casual gaming, apps, digital distribution, SaaS and e-commerce. She also oversees corporate strategy, including financing and business structure, across borders.Prior to her legal career, Joleen owned a music production business during the 90’s grunge era and was part of the original staff at Silver Management and Curtis Management, were she supported bands like Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam (Mother Love Bone), Soundgarden, and the Screaming Trees. Joleen was the original booking agent of RKCNDY and she also managed many local bands during the 90’s.You can hear Joleen talk to business badasses on her podcast, “The Lawyer Who Rocks,” which is available wherever you find your podcasts, or on the HMLG website.