Gary A. Watson & Associates

What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
Take the hint you are the problem.

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
Receptionist knew it would be hell and helped me stay sane.

What did you not like about this institution?
Almost convinced me not to pursue law or entertainment. I worked for him after undergrad in hopes of securing a recommendation letter to boost my law school application. It’s taken me 15 minutes to figure out where to even start. This man is nothing and means nothing to the world of entertainment law. Most of his practice is trying to collect money from clients who rightfully don’t want to pay for the subpar representation he called himself providing. He hasn’t even been able to update his website since I worked for him over 10 years ago because he has nothing to offer the industry. You will learn nothing and you will meet no one and he won’t lift a finger to help you and you’ll leave every day wondering if you’re the problem. The tasks were demeaning, unethical and inappropriate to ask of an employee (getting his prescription testosterone cream, arranging 3am taxis, repeatedly calling his nieces who want nothing to do with him) and ultimately have zero to do with a professional career or any transferable skills. At least one intern even sued him for his abusive behavior. The California bar should be ashamed to have him as a member.

How could this employer run its business to employees or the public better?
The other former interns trauma bonding.

What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
Take the hint you are the problem.

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
Receptionist knew it would be hell and helped me stay sane.

What did you not like about this institution?
Almost convinced me not to pursue law or entertainment. I worked for him after undergrad in hopes of securing a recommendation letter to boost my law school application. It’s taken me 15 minutes to figure out where to even start. This man is nothing and means nothing to the world of entertainment law. Most of his practice is trying to collect money from clients who rightfully don’t want to pay for the subpar representation he called himself providing. He hasn’t even been able to update his website since I worked for him over 10 years ago because he has nothing to offer the industry. You will learn nothing and you will meet no one and he won’t lift a finger to help you and you’ll leave every day wondering if you’re the problem. The tasks were demeaning, unethical and inappropriate to ask of an employee (getting his prescription testosterone cream, arranging 3am taxis, repeatedly calling his nieces who want nothing to do with him) and ultimately have zero to do with a professional career or any transferable skills. At least one intern even sued him for his abusive behavior. The California bar should be ashamed to have him as a member.

How could this employer run its business to employees or the public better?
The other former interns trauma bonding.

What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
Retire.

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
There is undoubtedly and absolutely no reason to ever work for, or along with, Gary Watson. Unless, you’d like the opportunity to soil your career and reputation.

What did you not like about this institution?
The title of his firm leads you to believe he has “Associates” who work alongside or for him. This is untrue. There is a reason why this man remains a solo practitioner and does not have any “Associates” willing to work for him. In fact, there are many reasons on both a professional and personal level. For starters, professionally, he is not a competent lawyer. He does not stay appraised of contemporary law or of new developments in the entertainment industry. His professional advice is outdated and, moreover, out of touch. Furthermore, he is inefficient. For example, he may take up to three hours to write a simple email containing one-paragraph, resulting in a hefty expense on the client with nothing to show for. On a personal level he is egotistical, petty, and abusive. All prospective employees or interns should beware. All universities should caution their students.

People, departments, offices, products, services and whatever comes to mind that should be avoided at this institution
Partners? Haha.

How could this employer run its business to employees or the public better?
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Length of Employment:
10+ years

What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
Please seek therapy.

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
Free coffee provided by the building.

What did you not like about this institution?
In the beginning, everything seems promising. However, within a week, you will realize that Gary pretty much hired you so he has someone blame for his mistakes. The guy is a very angry and negative individual. As well, the position didn't really entail any legal work, much less "entertainment law". The position is basically to show up and get verbally abused.

People, departments, offices, products, services and whatever comes to mind that should be avoided at this institution
There are no other "associates", just Gary.

How could this employer run its business to employees or the public better?
Free coffee provided by the building.

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10+ years

What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
He has to understand that eople are coming to learn, not to get sassed all day long and FOR FREE!

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
Literally nothing

What did you not like about this institution?
Can sign under every single word the previous reviewers mentioned.

People, departments, offices, products, services and whatever comes to mind that should be avoided at this institution
it's just him

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10+ years

What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
Be ready to get papers thrown in your face and Gary getting upset and physical when you ask him something that he says you “should’ve read” on a 200 plus page useless binder he gives you come first day. He isn’t there to help you as his intern, he just gives you the huge binder and expects you to figure everything out on your own. You’re pretty much there for him to take out his everyday frustrations by abusing you verbally on all of your flaws and humiliate you for 45 minutes, all while eating in your workspace/ “office”. Not only that, but he also doesn’t know how to clean up after himself when he eats, so yea there’s something basic for him to work on.

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
Huh? HAHAHAHA

What did you not like about this institution?
The man Gary himself. Also the moment you step in his office to the moment you leave

People, departments, offices, products, services and whatever comes to mind that should be avoided at this institution
He barely has a functioning website lmao

How could this employer run its business to employees or the public better?
The bathroom

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Length of Employment:
10+ years

What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
Therapy.

What did you not like about this institution?
First, you will be verbally abused for Gary's mistakes. Undeniably, at least once a day, he will hit his desk/yell while staring at you like he's in extreme discomfort due to constipation. Next, you most likely will not be doing any legal work, but predominantly sending out emails/making phone calls on Gary's behalf to his "friends" asking for free stuff. Last, he expects you to pay for parking, even though you are not getting paid to be there.

People, departments, offices, products, services and whatever comes to mind that should be avoided at this institution
There are no other partners, so try to avoid Gary.

How could this employer run its business to employees or the public better?
I would say the free lunch on Fridays, however, you have to go with Gary, so yeah.

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Length of Employment:
10+ years

What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
Therapy.

What did you not like about this institution?
First, you will be verbally abused for Gary's mistakes. Undeniably, at least once a day, he will hit his desk/yell while staring at you like he's in extreme discomfort due to constipation. Next, you most likely will not be doing any legal work, but predominantly sending out emails/making phone calls on Gary's behalf to his "friends" asking for free stuff. Last, he expects you to pay for parking, even though you are not getting paid to be there.

People, departments, offices, products, services and whatever comes to mind that should be avoided at this institution
There are no other partners, so try to avoid Gary.

How could this employer run its business to employees or the public better?
I would say the free lunch on Fridays, however, you have to go with Gary, so yeah.

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Length of Employment:
10+ years