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2009/01/07: "Some People Love the Blawg
100 a Little Too Much," ABA Journal Weekly Newsletter (http://www.abajournal.com/weekly/some_people_love_the_blawg_100_a_little_too_much),
January 7, 2009:
Follow-up to December 2008
ABA Journal cover story on the top 100 legal blogs selects legal affairs
podcast "Lawyer2Lawyer" as best in category, and again highlights that "the
catchy Lawyer2Lawyer theme brags that listening is 'the most fun you can
have while wearing a vest.'" The theme was composed and performed by
Lawrence Savell.
2009/09/00: "Justice, Distractions and the Occasional Footnote,"
Hearsay (Pace Law School newspaper), September 2009, at 5, online at
http://www.pace.edu/lawschool/files/hearsay/issues/Hearsay_2008_09.pdf:
For a nice reprieve from studies and stress, it’s important
to have healthy distractions. I have found one such distraction in the form
of a hot new band. That’s right folks, you heard it here first. Their name:
The LawTunes. The Album: Live at Blackacre. This album features such chart
toppers as, "(She’s an) Electronic Discovery," "Lawyers’ Blood is Typo," and
"Little Bluebook." This beauty can be sampled and, should you feel so
inspired, purchased at www.lawhumor.com. Enjoy!
2009/11/00: "Law alum continues musical tradition of holiday
cheer" Amicus (University of Michigan Law School Newsletter) November
2009
Newsletter story start:
http://www.law.umich.edu/newsandinfo/amicus/Pages/index.html?utm_source=November%2B2009%
Extended story:
http://www.law.umich.edu/newsandinfo/amicus/archive/nov2009/4.html
Clearly the holiday spirit, for Lawrence Savell, includes a healthy
dollop of music—and legal humor.
The New York City litigator and 1982 Michigan Law grad is releasing his
fifth CD, "Seasons Briefings from the LawTunes," which he composed,
performed, and recorded in his home studio in what he dubiously refers to as
his spare time.
Among the 10 selections are "Season's Briefings," "Was That You I Saw in
Santa's Suit?" "De Novo Dreidel," and "There's No Billin' on
Christmas"—which dares to admonish listeners to shut off their BlackBerries.
Savell maintains that inspiration for a recording career came from his
participation in what he modestly refers to as Michigan Law's Law Revue "
'alleged' talent competitions." Standards of evidence being what they are,
it’s unclear how much proof will be required before those talent allegations
are proven – five CDs of material seems like it may constitute a
preponderance – but listeners are bound to get a wry chuckle out of Savell's
legal-themed lyrics, no matter what.
More information is available on Savell's website,
www.lawtunes.com.
2009/11/00: "The LawTunes[:] Season's Briefings," Christmasreviews.com,
November 2009, online at
http://www.christmasreviews.com/wseasonsbriefings.shtml:
Summary: Makes a clever argument for kicking back and having some
seasonal fun
With a son in a law school and my reviewing partner (in crime) a law
professor at Hamline University, I would probably be better off leaving The
LawTunes Season's Briefings to better judges. But I've never allowed
a lack of authority (or knowledge) to hold me back. Though my credentials
are better suited for bailiff or court reporter, I stand prepared as judge,
jury, and executioner (if need be) of this clever appeal.
Actually, I think my role here as critic is not to make my own bad legal
puns, but to adjudicate those submitted by The LawTunes. And adjudicate, I
shall!
Season's Briefings is a lot of fun, from the first song to the
last. On first look, I was afraid they were going to lose me with their
incomprehensible legalese. But while on the surface this one looked as
though it would be a lot of inside legal jokes in latin, it turns out that
the only danger here is that my groan muscles can't hold up to challenge.
And even that danger is minimal, as these songs turn out to be goodhearted
and quite accessible, even to someone who has trouble obeying all the laws,
not to mention understanding the nuances of the legal system. I liked all
the clever lyrics, the nice pop arrangements, and the concept, generally.
Having fun on Christmas is de rigueur, and the LawTunes are clearly
having fun here. Aside from the title tune, I think my favorite song is
There's No Billin' On Christmas. But all of these tunes have merit, and
to set aside one over another would be a travesty of justice.
Okay, I've whipped out the Latin and the puns, and have offered little
more than dicta. So I'll close my arguments here and render a verdict before
someone declares a mistrial or petitions for a change of venue.
Somehow, early on a Monday morning in November, The LawTunes sweet,
comical take on the holidays gives me hope. Summary judgment for The
LawTunes!
--Richard Banks (Reviewed in 2009)
More From the liner notes:
Words and music by Lawrence Savell, Esq.
CONCLUSION: For the reasons set forth in detail above, The LawTunes
respectfully request that the aforesaid Motion to Show Claus be granted in
all respects. The LawTunes further respectfully request prospective relief,
specifically that all have the most wonderful of holiday seasons, with the
very best of wishes for the ensuing 12-month period.
Further Movants humeth (and singeth and playeth) not.
Artist link
Label: Lawrence Savell
Length: 40 minutes
Genre: Novelty
Release: 2009
Track List
Song Title
Season's Briefings
Was That You I Saw In Santa's Suit?
Headin' Home On A Holiday Night
What A World
Clothes In the Hamper, Tushies In The Tub
In A Holidaze
All Nighter
De Novo Dreidel
We Give The Gift
There's No Billin' On Christmas
2009/11/16: "The 2009 Holiday Gift Guide for Lawyers," Reid
My Blog!, November 16, 2009, at
http://reidtrautz.typepad.com/reidmyblog/2009/11/my-holiday-gift-guide-for-lawyers-is-back-for-the-fifth-year.html:
LawTunes is the brainchild of litigator Lawrence Savell who
cleverly writes, performs and produces humorous songs about the legal
profession and the lawyers who inhabit it. Larry’s catalogue of
lawyer-focused CDs now includes his fourth holiday album, Season’s Briefings
from the LawTunes. His on-line webstore conveniently provides clips of all
his songs so you can pick the CD that will tickle the funny bone of your
favorite lawyer!
2009/11/27: "Oklahoma celebs spice up Christmas CDs," NewsOK.com
(website of The Oklahoman), November 27, 2009, at
http://www.newsok.com/oklahoma-celebs-spice-up-christmas-cds/article/3420357:
Comedians Rodney Carrington and Kathy Griffin, groups REO Speedwagon and
Sugarland and singers Andrea Bocelli and Sting are among the array of
recording artists ringing in the holidays this year with seasonal compact
discs.
* * *
And even lawyers should have the chance at a merry Christmas. New York
litigator/singer/songwriter Lawrence Savell, performing as The
LawTunes, files his latest holiday music-comedy novelty CD, 'Season's
Briefings.'"
2009/11/30: "The LawTunes Season's Briefings," ChristmasReviews.com,
November 30, 2009, at
http://www.christmasreviews.com/wseasonsbriefings.shtml:
With a son in a law school and my reviewing partner (in crime) a law
professor at Hamline University, I would probably be better off leaving The
LawTunes Season's Briefings to better judges. But I've never allowed a lack
of authority (or knowledge) to hold me back. Though my credentials are
better suited for bailiff or court reporter, I stand prepared as judge,
jury, and executioner (if need be) of this clever appeal.
Actually, I think my role here as critic is not to make my own bad legal
puns, but to adjudicate those submitted by The LawTunes. And adjudicate, I
shall!
Season's Briefings is a lot of fun, from the first song to the last. On
first look, I was afraid they were going to lose me with their
incomprehensible legalese. But while on the surface this one looked as
though it would be a lot of inside legal jokes in latin, it turns out that
the only danger here is that my groan muscles can't hold up to challenge.
And even that danger is minimal, as these songs turn out to be goodhearted
and quite accessible, even to someone who has trouble obeying all the laws,
not to mention understanding the nuances of the legal system. I liked all
the clever lyrics, the nice pop arrangements, and the concept, generally.
Having fun on Christmas is de rigueur, and the LawTunes are clearly having
fun here. Aside from the title tune, I think my favorite song is There's No
Billin' On Christmas. But all of these tunes have merit, and to set aside
one over another would be a travesty of justice.
Okay, I've whipped out the Latin and the puns, and have offered little
more than dicta. So I'll close my arguments here and render a verdict before
someone declares a mistrail or petitions for a change of venue.
Somehow, early on a Monday morning in November, The LawTunes sweet,
comical take on the holidays gives me hope. Summary judgment for The
LawTunes!
Summary: Makes a clever argument for kicking back and having some
seasonal fun
2009/11/30: "A Musical Motion to Show Claus," Law.com Legal Blog Watch,
November 30, 2009, at
http://legalblogwatch.typepad.com/legal_blog_watch/2009/11/a-musical-motion-to-show-claus.html:
One sure sign of the holidays is the arrival of the latest holiday humor
album from lawyer Lawrence Savell. The lawyer, musician and humorist -- not
necessarily in that order -- just released his latest compilation of legally
themed holiday songs, "Season's Briefings from the LawTunes." It joins the
musically prodigious lawyer's earlier collections of holiday recordings,
"The Lawyer's Holiday Humor Album," "Legal Holidaze" and "Merry Lexmas from
the LawTunes," and his rock 'n' roll album, "The LawTunes: Live at
Blackacre."
This year's album differs in tone from his prior recordings, "a
reflection of the circumstances over the past two years that have affected
everyone, and our profession in particular," Savell tells me in an e-mail.
The songs are less peppy and more introspective, while still providing a
humorous diversion, he says.
On the album's introspective side is the song, "Headin' Home On A Holiday
Night," in which a weary lawyer boards a late-night flight.
Long ago when I started out
I thought i knew what it was all about
but what i did not appreciate
was all the sacrifices that we'd make
the time apart, the moments lost
were the rewards worth the cost?
Even the peppier songs on the album are tinged with cynicism, it seems.
Take, for example, the song, "De Novo Dreidel," about a lawyer wishing for a
second chance at a trial:
De novo dreidel give me a new spin
maybe this time I'll finally win.
Take me back to when I recall,
give me one more swing at that ball.
De novo dreidel turn it around,
so what was lost can now be found.
De novo dreidel let me do it right,
let me give that apple another bite.
Other songs on the album include "Season's Briefings," "Was That You I
Saw in Santa's Suit?," "All Nighter" and "There's No Billin' on Christmas."
Savell, counsel to Chadbourne & Parke in New York City, writes and
records the songs himself in a home studio. You can buy his latest CD and
any of his earlier recordings through his LawTunes Web site. Each is $14.95
plus shipping, or you can buy the boxed set of all five Savell CDs for
$64.95.
And while you're visiting Savell's site, be sure to take a moment to
listen to The Lawyer2Lawyer Song, which he composed for the legal-affairs
podcast I co-host with J. Craig Williams, Lawyer2Lawyer.
Posted by Robert J. Ambrogi on November 30, 2009 at 09:35 AM
2009/12/07: "Host of new holiday CDs are ready for Christmas;
here's our picks" The Grand Rapids Press, December 7, 2009, online
version at
http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/12/host_of_new_holiday_cds_are_re.html:
The Lawtunes
"Season's Briefings"
The courtroom strains: The latest holiday CD from New York attorney
Lawrence Savell once again pokes fun at our litigiousness with simple
arrangements of "There's No Billin' on Christmas" and "Was That You I Saw In
Santa's Suit?" with Ol' St. Nick filing action against those masquerading as
Santa. A fine gift for legal beagles in the family. Details online at
lawtunes.com.
2009/12/10: "Deseret News looks at new Christmas CDs this season," The
Deseret News (Salt Lake City), December 10, 2009, online version at:
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705350683/Deseret-News-looks-at-new-Christmas-CDs-this-season.html:
THE LAWTUNES; "Season's Briefings From the Lawtunes" (LawTunes)
In 1998, litigation attorney Lawrence Savell released a CD called "The
Lawyers' Holiday Humor Album." Since then, he — the heart of the LawTunes —
has released three additional holiday CDs, including this new one. The
crafty songs that take on the holidays in sing-along melodies are laced with
tales of litigation and other lawyer lingo. The double meaning of "Was That
You I Saw in a Santa's Suit" or the humorous tale of "Headin' Home on a
Holiday Night" and the declaration of "There's No Billin' on Christmas" are
fun and will bring a smile to even the most stern and solemn judge. Check
out www.lawtunes.com and find what it's all about.
2009/12/16: "Legal Humor for the Holidays." Lancaster (Pa.) Law Blog,
December 16, 2009,
http://www.lancasterlawblog.com/2009/12/articles/legal-tidbits/legal-humor-for-the-holidays/:
'Tis the season to be jolly, at least that is what we are told. With the
stresses that accompany last minute shopping, crowded malls, rising credit
card debts and dysfunctional family members, finding that holiday jolliness
can be difficult at times. To help you find that holiday joy, I have combed
the web for some light-hearted legal bits related to the holiday season. And
yes, you may find this hard to believe, but sometimes lawyers can actually
be funny. Admittedly, it doesn't happen often, but it does indeed happen.
* * *
• Want to rock around the Christmas tree lawyer style? Then this
website [http://www.lawtunes.com/] is for you! I'll bet these CDs just fly
off the shelves. Seasons Briefings!
2009/12/17: Lawyer2Lawyer Spreads Some Holiday Cheer, Legal Talk Network,
Posted December 17, 2009,
http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/12/lawyer2lawyer-spreads-some-holiday-cheer/:
The holiday season is upon us—and we would like to wish all our listeners
out there a happy holiday! On Lawyer2Lawyer, we will celebrate the holidays
by spotlighting three very special attorneys who are spreading some holiday
cheer in some shape or form this holiday season! Attorneys and co-hosts, J.
Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Larry Savell from the law
firm of Chadbourne & Parke LLP, to talk about his new album, Season’s
Briefings from the LawTunes.
2009/12/18: "Lawyer2Lawyer Internet Radio Dips Into The Holiday Gift-giving
Spirit," May It Please The Court (blog), December 18, 2009, at
http://www.mayitpleasethecourt.com/journal/journal_comments.asp?JournalID=2052:
The holiday season is upon us-and we would like to wish all our listeners
out there a happy holiday! On this week's Lawyer2Lawyer, we will celebrate
the holidays by spotlighting three very special attorneys who are spreading
some holiday cheer in some shape or form this holiday season! Please join me
and my fellow attorneys and co-host Bob Ambrogi as we welcome Attorney Larry
Savell from the law firm of Chadbourne & Parke LLP, to talk about his new
album, Season's Briefings from the LawTunes.
2009/12/18: "Legal Podcasts for Your Holiday Travel," Law.com Legal Blog
Watch, December 18, 2009, at
http://legalblogwatch.typepad.com/legal_blog_watch/2009/12/legal-podcasts-for-your-holiday-travel.html:
Should your holidays involve travel, what better way to while away the
hours spent behind the steering wheel or sitting on airplanes than listening
to the latest legal podcasts? Here are some recent shows you might want to
download onto your player of choice.
Lawyer2Lawyer. Sure it may seem self-serving of me to plug a podcast I
cohost, but our holiday show is worth hearing for the guests: lawyer Larry
Savell talking about his new holiday album
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