Brian Witkin
About Brian
Brian A. Witkin is an award-winning entertainment attorney, music / film producer, executive, and lifelong musician with over two decades of experience across the music and film industries. He is uniquely positioned to work with musicians, record labels, actors, film producers, creators and the like, offering a rare combination of legal expertise, creative insight, and industry connections. Born into a musical family—his father, Joe Witkin, performed at Woodstock with Sha Na Na—Brian’s roots in music run deep.
As a touring artist and musician, Brian has both recorded and performed alongside acclaimed artists including ZZ Top’s Billy F. Gibbons and four-time GRAMMY® winner George Kahumoku Jr. He is the founder of the two-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano (Hawaiian GRAMMY®)-nominated group Slack Key ‘Ohana® and is an endorsed artist with Ovation Guitars.
Attorney at law
Clients regularly turn to Brian not just for his legal knowledge, but because he understands the industry from every angle—as an artist, executive, and advocate. His law practice serves a wide range of entertainment clients, including GRAMMY®-winning musicians, independent artists, publishers, labels, and media companies.
Brian holds a JD from San Francisco Law School and is a licensed attorney in California (Bar #328324). He also earned an MBA and a BA in History from National University. He serves on the Board of Governors for the Hawai’i Academy of Recording Arts, is a Voting Member of The Recording Academy, and is active in the American Bar Association’s Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industry, the California Lawyers Association’s Intellectual Property Section, and the Beverly Hills Bar Association’s Entertainment Law Section.
Brian Witkin Music
Slack Key 'Ohana
Brian is the founder of the two-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano (Hawaiian GRAMMY®)-nominated group Slack Key ‘Ohana®.
The band is widely acclaimed for performing harmony-rich original songs in the Hawaiian, Hawaiian-country and Hawaiian-pop styles, along with its own interpretations of traditional Hawaiian classics and has both performed and recorded with notable guests including ZZ Top‘s Billy F. Gibbons and 4x Grammy® Nominee George Kahumoku Junior.
With his experience as an Executive Producer at Sunset Pictures and CEO of Pacific Records, Brian brings hands-on experience in creative development, project oversight, and strategic partnerships.
Featured Projects
Comedian Luenell hosts a live comedy podcast featuring candid conversations with comedians, actors, and entertainment personalities. Recorded at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, California, the show combines Hollywood stories, personal experiences, humor, and audience interaction and has featured guests including Jimmy Kimmel, Kathy Griffin, George Lopez, David Alan Grier and ...
The Ohana Sessions Album
Slack Key 'Ohana
The ‘Ohana Sessions is the #1 charting studio album from Slack Key ‘Ohana featuring ten original songs recorded by Father, ...
Hawaiian Cowboy
Slack Key ʻOhana, Billy F. Gibbons, George Kahumoku Jr. & Brittni Paiva
Hawaiian Cowboy is the #1 charting studio album from Slack Key ‘Ohana featuring ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, 4x Grammy Winner ...
Guitar Legends 4
Brothers Osborne, Big & Rich, Kenny Loggins, Julio Iglesias Jr., The Bacon Brothers, Mike Love (The Beach Boys), Larkin Poe & more
The star-studded soundtrack album presented by America Salutes You features returning host Billy F. Gibbons with Brothers Osborne, Big and ...