John Laster Email & Phone Number

Orlando, Florida Area

I live in the same world as my clients; I grew up in the digital world. Since high school, I have been a content creator and an entrepreneur. I began writing video game reviews and eventually created my own website to focus on my passion: indie games. I have worked on the development of software, games, and apps, including licensed products. I am a successful Twitch Streamer, attaining the coveted status of Twitch Partner. I work alongside large companies, such as Microsoft, and have been awarded the Microsoft MVP Award eight consecutive years. I understand the unique landscape of issues that face growing a business, especially in the tech field. I have built long lasting relationships and developed a unique knowledgebase that cannot be replicated.As an undergrad at The University of Central Florida, I majored in Economics and I applied what I learned directly to my own businesses, learning all aspects of sales, partnerships, marketing, product engineering, finance, legal, and people operations. At The University of Florida Levin School of Law, I focused on classes such as Media, Business, Tax and International Law that would give me a broader understanding of the issues facing a growing company. I increased my specialization in copyright, trade secrets, media, and trademark law, obtaining UF Law’s Intellectual Property Certification.I am passionate and excited to share the wealth of knowledge my education and experience has given me. Centered within technology, entrepreneurship, and creative strategy, Laster Law brings innovative solutions to our clients. I am incredibly proud to be operating out of the Orlando Game Space and have the opportunity to help grow the Orlando Tech, Gaming, Design, Art, and Entertainment segments. If you need a lawyer who understands where you come from and where you are going, who does not have to be brought up to speed on the digital world basics, and can navigate the pitfalls of your specific industry, give me a call.

Editor in Chief for XBLAFans (May 2010-Jan 2019)• Create and design all processes for content creation and training of new hires • Scout for talented writers (former hires have worked for IGN and GameInformer) • Develop and manage Brand and social media channels• Coordinate all interviews, including those at gaming conferences E3 and PAX• Expand business partnerships; became a Licensed Xbox Smart Glass Developer• Serve as event correspondent: book and arrange all travel for team to events• Manage staff of five editors, a community manager, and fifteen freelance contributorso NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS: Frequently break industry news and am a respected source among Press; site maintained twenty million ad impressions/month, 2011; recipient of Microsoft MVP Award 2012-2014: Xbox

• Paid Consultant for Techpad Agency, TechPad Productions, and YSN Media Co. • Assisted with iOS application design and PR campaign (iMEvil featuring David Sobolov)• Developed processes for social media and writer training and retention• Edited and curated content for websites

• Managed a budget that included frequent event travel and twenty paid subcontractors• Established a pay structure; retained writers in a competitive environment and produced results for ownership. Site grew each month, capping at 500,000 visits/month before closure• Scouted and trained all staff (former writers work at GameInformer, Joystiq, Eurogamer, Edelman, Polygon, Penny Arcade Report, et. al.)• Wrote and edited thousands of articles, reviews, interviews, investigative news, and previews

J.D., Law

Activities and Societies: Intellectual Property Certification

Ba, Economics