Diana Hariton Laskaris

Diana Hariton Laskaris

also known as Diana Laskaris

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 25 years

Contracts and agreements Lawyer at Rolling Meadows, IL
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Business

4601 Linden Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL

About Diana

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Contracts and Agreements 60%

Extensive experience drafting, revising, reviewing, negotiating complex multiparty, multinational agreements. Expertise in technology, entertainment, employment, vendor, consulting, services, independent contractor and all other forms of agreements.

25 years

60%
Business 40%

Provide business and strategic counsel for individuals and companies. AI use and training, employee matters, growth, change management, corporate wellness. I can serve as Outside General Counsel. Client counseling and coaching included.

25 years

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 199-199 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 25 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2000

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Diana Laskaris

4601 Linden Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008

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Diana Hariton Laskaris's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Viv | October 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Entertainment

Great turnaround time from an Expert

I contacted Diana for legal guidance on an upcoming book I am publishing. She is very easy to talk to, takes the time to explain things and understands that your time is valuable. She researched the project and turned around the needed paperwork in a timely manner, and for a reasonable cost. She is w...ell-versed in entertainment legal matters and understands creative components. I will definitely continue to contact her for future projects.

Posted by Brad | October 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Entertainment

Great Experience

I needed an entertainment contract reviewed and Diana was able to assist me on short notice. She reviewed the contract and provided excellent advice the same day and all at a very reasonable price. I would highly recommend Diana and will utilize her services again in the future if needed.

Posted by Elizabeth | November 07, 2012 | Corporate & Incorporation

Excellent Consultative Approach

I do not ordinarily provide "Excellent" reviews across the board, however, in this case it is warranted. Ms. Laskaris assisted myself and my partner with forming an Illinois Non For Profit Corporation. We were quite ignorant as to the process and Ms. Laskaris's consultative approach resulted in a m...ore efficient manner of forming our company, saved us money, and ensured we were in compliance with the complexities associated with Non For Profits. Given our scenario was a bit unique, there were some items that Ms. Laskaris was not immediately sure of, and she took the initiative to do additional research and then offered us guidance and recommendations that greatly improved our process without "nickle and diming" us. Initially we had thought our process would be very complicated and would take a great deal of time, however, Ms. Laskaris made that process very simple and frankly easy due to her diligence, consultative approach, timely responses, and knowledge of the legal aspects that may introduce risk to our company. We could not be more pleased with the service and highly recommend Ms. Laskaris.

Posted by R. Christopher | November 18, 2009 | Entertainment

If you are looking for the best, search no further!

In short, Diana is nothing less than a consummate professional in every respect! If you are looking for an attorney who will actually answer their phone, work hard on your behalf, and then far surpass any of your legal expectations, you have found your woman. Being a free-lance television writ...er, and having worked with many attorneys’ over the years, I can say without hesitation that Diana is the cream of the crop. Trust when I say that she is Chicago’s own hidden jewel in the world of entertainment law!

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Malik Ahmad

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jun 29

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Scott Barer

Business lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Diana is bright, articulate, and brings practical and creative solutions to problems. The Windy City is lucky to have her!"

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Anna Morrison-Ricordati

Entertainment lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Diana has a great deal of experience in entertainment law. Having referred clients to Diana for assistance with entertainment contracts, start-ups and entertainment business negotiations, all have reported back with rave reviews!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

1999

First Honors, Loyola Law School

1999

Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society Membership, Phi Delta Phi Honor Society

1994

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Membership, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

N/A

American Jurisprudence Award, Legal Writing, Bancroft-Whitney

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney and Counselor at Law, Diana Laskaris

2003 - 2006

Managing Director and General Counsel, Six Degrees, Inc.

2002 - 2003

President, Dynamic Changes

Associations

2003 - Present

Chicago Writers Association

Founder

2000 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

New York Women in Film and Television

Member

1999 - Present

Entertainment Innovators Association

Founder

Sample of Legal Cases

AI Consulting For Law Practice

Development of use cases, presentations, training workshops, and team

Tech Startup

Successful startup that is already taking off with strong foundation and maximum protection.

Corporation Formation and Strategy

Successfully formed corporation and provided strategy.

Employment Bonus Analysis

Provided complete understanding rights and obligations

Technology Firm Agreement Library

IP and payment protections for technology company

Business Strategy, Web Policies, and Agreements for Online Company

Strategy and Agreements for Online Business

Record Label Formation and Startup Contracts

Successful launch of a new record label

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Education

N/A

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

Juris Doctor

N/A

University of California - Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Southern California

Master of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2024

TBEX Europe

Monetizing Sustainable Travel

2020

How To Scale Your XR Startup

Opportunities to Scale Outside of Increasing Headcount

2016

Seminar in Negotiating

Negotiation Strategies

2015

Negotiation Workshop

Negotiation Skills for Women

2010

2010 Women's Leadership Conference

Top 10 Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurs

2009

AIA Workshop

Negotiating is a Life-Saving Skill

Publications

2017

American Bar Association GPSolo Magazine A Taste for Pop-ups and Food Trucks

2009

Write City Magazine For Love or Money

2009

The Strategic Business Lawyer How to Get the Most Out of Your Business Lawyer Without Shedding Tears or Blood

N/A

Hugo James Publishing The Future of Fun: Evolving Entertainment and the Nature of Play

N/A

International Conference on Media Futures: Policy & Performance The Virtues and Vices of Virtual Reality

N/A

Loyola Law School, Advanced Copyright Seminar Authors, Owners, and Derivative Works: New Sensibilities in the Age of Thinking Machines

Languages

English

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