Speaking
“My passion is to help creative people organize their thoughts and ideas, break down boundaries, navigate legal problems, and excel in business so that they can focus on what they do best, which is making art.”
Founder of Dani Oliva Music Consulting | Lawyer
Dani is an engaging public speaker and connects with a broad cross-section of the community.
The artistic and creative world helped him find himself and his purpose: helping creative people navigate business, break down boundaries, and create art.
After graduating from the University of Toronto, where he studied English Literature and Art History, Dani moved to Los Angeles to attend law school.
While in law school, Dani mentored and managed artists including Carole Pope of double-platinum, four-time certified gold band Rough Trade and Sumo Cyco fronted by Juno-nominee Skye Sweetnam. He wrote about music for The Huffington Post and was a legal extern at Live Nation in Beverly Hills.
With legal knowledge now in his pocket and a knack for business, Dani could actualize his dream of creating his own law practice and music consulting firm to further assist artists and musicians.
Dani founded Oliva Law Group, P.C. in 2017 and since has worked through business, legal, and administrative issues with his clients, while also providing music consulting services. Dani has assisted clients with matters including, but not limited to royalty disputes, unlawful use of name and likeness matters, breach of contract claims, copyright infringement, as well as band partnership agreements, management agreements, publishing agreements, producer agreements, label agreements, endorsement deals, business formation, and brand protection. Dani’s clients range from GRAMMY Award Winners, Billboard Hot 100 #1 charting songwriters to music merchandising companies.
In 2022, Dani received a platinum record (triple platinum in Canada) for his legal work on Ariana Grande’s 2x Grammy nominated album “Positions” on behalf of client JustAcoustic. Dani also works with “DOMi” of two-time 2023 GRAMMY nominated “DOMi and JD Beck” signed to Eight-Time GRAMMY winner Anderson .Paak’s new label in collaboration with Universal APESHIT, Inc.
Dani also continues to artist manage, and his management company’s current clients include two-time GRAMMY winning mastering engineer Emerson Mancini.
More than anything else, Dani’s goal is to help clients define their version of success, find the resources they need, and overcome boundaries and obstacles.
When he’s not in the office, you can find Dani organizing and attending queer events for LGBTQ+ organizations and nonprofits across Los Angeles, practicing mindfulness and yoga, and in the crowd at concerts.
Speech Topics
Topic: Music, Music Business, Musician
Making It In The New Music Business
Between rapidly changing technology, American Idol, The Voice, booty-shakers, stargazers, and innovators, the music market is rough for the indie musician trying to make it. In this interactive presentation geared toward musicians and music professionals, Dani explores how a musician can create a unique and memorable brand identity, maximize opportunities, break into new markets, and best position themselves to attain success.
Topic: Gender, Diversity and Inclusion
Dani Oliva can speak on a wide range of issues related to gender, diversity, inclusion, and equality including the impact of his social and medical transition, his experiences as a transgender attorney and business professional, and the exploration of the physical sensation of his body. His comments enlighten and challenge the audience to think about their relationship to gender, identity, and how they interact with the world and others.
Testimonials
Testimonials
Dani Oliva brings honesty and candor as he speaks about his personal journey as a proud, visible transman and combines this with his extensive knowledge and expertise in music law and music litigation. Dani is an engaging public speaker and connects with a broad cross-section of the community.
~ Carlo Velayo | Senior Producer, ‘Happy Jail’ on Netflix
As a professor of communications, I wholeheartedly endorse Dani Oliva and recommend him enthusiastically as a speaker. During the time I’ve known him, Dani has showcased remarkable wit, intelligence and humor that makes him a standout speaker, capable of inspiring and motivating others. Coupled with his tremendous life story and accomplishments, any company or college campus or would be fortunate to have him share his insights with its students.
~ Christian Brown | Professor of Communications, Cerritos College
Dani Oliva is a dynamic and compelling speaker, who stirs the audience with heartfelt storytelling and passionate advocacy.
~ Thomas Gibillisco | Attorney, Thon Beck Vanni Callahan & Powell
Previous Engagements:
- Cal State Fullerton, 2017
- Canadian Music Week, 2018
- LA LGBTQ+ Attorney Association, 2019
- Music Manager’s Forum – US, 2020
- The Rattle LA/UK, 2020
Upcoming Engagements:
- Southwestern Law School – March 30, 2021
- Cal State Fullerton – April 2021
- Canadian Music Week – May 18-21, 2021
