Street Smart

Dina is a ride or die. A strong woman and the lawyer you want in your corner and on your team. She's a true soldier who backs down from nothing.' -Mary J. Blige, 8-time Grammy Awards Winning Singer Street Smart is your no-nonsense guide to thriving in any competitive industry. Dina LaPolt didn't just break barriers--she bulldozed them, building her powerhouse law firm from scratch, representing global music and entertainment superstars, and earning her place as one of Variety, Hollywood Reporter, and Billboard's Most Powerful Lawyers lists. Now, she's distilling decades of hard-won wisdom into a playbook that will teach you how to: Negotiate like a pro in high-stakes situations. Build unshakable confidence, defuse emotional triggers, and sharpen your instincts. Turn even the toughest setbacks into stepping stones for success. Dina LaPolt is founder of LaPolt Law, the only music and entertainment firm of its stature owned and operated by a sole female attorney. She leads groundbreaking wins like the Music Modernization Act, championing creators' rights through fearless advocacy and bold legislative action. A lawyer, entrepreneur, activist, and inductee into Billboard's Women in Music Hall of Fame. With grit and determination, anything is possible.