Seattle Legal Community Raises $105,000 for Youth Music Education Through Law Rocks Concert

The Seattle legal community demonstrated remarkable philanthropic commitment through the second annual Law Rocks concert, raising $105,000 for youth music education programs in a powerful display of professional community engagement. The event, held at The Crocodile on September 25, featured six amateur bands composed entirely of legal professionals from various Seattle law firms competing in what organizers describe as an epic battle of the bands fundraising concert. This substantial fundraising achievement means the majority of the $105,000 will remain in the local community to benefit youth, directly addressing critical gaps in music education access for underprivileged students throughout the Seattle area.

Law Rocks operates as an international foundation with a clear mission to fund music education for underprivileged youth, partnering with local nonprofit organizations in each host city to maximize community impact. The organization has achieved remarkable global reach, having raised $9 million and toured to 31 cities across five continents since implementing its Music Matters grant program, which specifically supports music education in underserved communities. Founder Nick Child emphasized the dual purpose of their events, stating their goal is to raise money for those less fortunate while giving the legal industry the chance to realize their potential as rock stars. More information about their global initiatives can be found at https://www.lawrocks.org.

The competition featured prominent sponsorship from local legal firms, including Herschensohn Law Firm, whose attorneys also served as judges for the competition. The Overall Winner and Hustle & Heart Award went to The Funk Docket, featuring legal talent from Schroeter Goldmark & Bender, The Law Offices of Edward H. Moore, Keller Rohrback, and L.M. Jones, which performed to benefit the Academy for Creating Excellence (ACE). The Judges' Choice Award was awarded to The Lumberjax, featuring legal talent from Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness, who rocked for Teen Talking Circles. These partnerships between legal professionals and youth organizations create sustainable support systems for arts education that extend beyond single events.

With over 600 tickets sold for this year's event, organizers anticipate even higher turnout for the 2026 concert, indicating growing community support for this innovative fundraising model. This initiative represents a significant trend of professional communities leveraging their networks and resources to support arts education, particularly important as school budgets for music programs continue to face constraints nationwide. The success of Law Rocks Seattle demonstrates how targeted philanthropic efforts within professional sectors can generate substantial resources for community programs that might otherwise struggle for funding, creating lasting impact through strategic partnerships and community engagement.