What are the main allegations against music attorney Dina LaPolt?

The lawsuit alleges racial discrimination, disparate treatment, lower pay for Black employees, and retaliatory actions following a professional dispute.

Who filed the racial discrimination lawsuit against Dina LaPolt?

A former associate of LaPolt's law firm, who is Black and Mexican, filed the lawsuit on February 6, 2026.

What events led to the lawsuit filed in February 2026?

The lawsuit cites a history of alleged discriminatory practices and a specific incident in 2024 involving a botched licensing project that led to alleged retaliation.

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Ex-Lawyer Sues Firm for Discrimination and Retaliation

10 Feb

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Summary

Black and Mexican ex-lawyer alleges disparate treatment and lower pay.
Claims attorney made discriminatory remarks about affirmative action.
Alleges retaliatory actions after a botched licensing project.

Ex-Lawyer Sues Firm for Discrimination and Retaliation

A former associate has filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and retaliation against music attorney Dina LaPolt and her firm. The lawsuit, filed on February 6, 2026, claims that LaPolt held Black employees, including the plaintiff, to different and higher standards while paying them less and offering fewer opportunities.

The former associate, who is Black and Mexican, asserts that LaPolt treated her as the firm's "diversity face" and allegedly made comments suggesting her admission to Cornell Law School was due to affirmative action. Tensions escalated following a botched licensing project in 2024, after which LaPolt allegedly assigned oversight and reduced commissions, which the plaintiff claims were racially motivated.