Leveraging more than 30 years of relevant legal experience, Steven C. Beer is a published author as well as a media and entertainment attorney with Franklin Weinrib Rudell & Vassallo. In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Steven C. Beer is a trustee of the City Parks Foundation (CPF).Based in New York City, CPF seeks to transform public parks into dynamic spaces for sports, arts, and educational programs. Among its educational initiatives, the foundation hosts a variety of green-based outreach programs, including Learning Gardens, which allows elementary and middle school students the opportunity to foster a love of nature and science through hands-on lessons focused on biodiversity and garden maintenance. CPF operates Learning Gardens locations in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens, where students from area schools complete 14 science lessons. Students who enjoy the program are encouraged to sign up for the Learning Gardens' six-week summer program, which stresses growing food. CPF also offers a free five-month high school training program in which students can earn high school credits. Those who excel in the program can earn the opportunity to take part in a paid summer internship with CPF.
A partner at the firm of Franklin, Weinrib, Rudell & Vassallo, Steven C. Beer is a media and entertainment attorney who recently authored a book for parents of children who work in the music and entertainment industry. In 2015, Steven C. Beer spoke with a Reuters contributor and discussed the responsibilities of parents helping a child pursue stardom, revealing these useful pieces of advice:1. Don’t force children to practice or learn their craft. Children who become stars typically share an “it factor.” Many kids have talent, but those who make it in show business are self-motivated, responsible beyond their years, and don’t need parents to pressure them to practice their skills.2. Write a budget and stick to it. Supporting a child’s pursuit of stardom is an expensive endeavor, and parents should make sure they plan ahead to cover costs related to investments such as vocal coaches, acting teachers, and travel to and from auditions.3. Don’t accept an offer without thorough consideration. Parents may feel enthusiastic about the job offers their children receive, but it’s a good idea to have a legal professional review contracts before accepting anything.Read the entire article about parenting a child star at www.reuters.com/article/us-money-child-stars/the-guide-to-raising-child-stars-idUSKCN0S71V320151013.
