Jahnavi Goldstein
Of Counsel
An attorney and comedian with Comedians at Law.
Bios
Meet the Comedians
Seven attorneys, one legal-themed comedy group, and a combined six law degrees worth of material.
The Roster
Comedians at Law is made up of practicing and former attorneys who perform stand-up and sketch comedy built around legal themes. Members are listed here with their roles within the group.
Kevin Israel
Partner
A partner at Comedians at Law.
Julie Kottakis
Of Counsel
An attorney and comedian with Comedians at Law.
Ndidi Oriji
Of Counsel
An attorney and comedian with Comedians at Law.
Matt Ritter
Partner
A partner at Comedians at Law, and author of comedy pieces on the blog.
Matt Storrs
Of Counsel
An attorney and comedian with Comedians at Law.
Joan Weisblatt
Of Counsel
An attorney and comedian with Comedians at Law.
Roles at a Glance
Two members are listed as Partners of the group, with the remaining five serving as Of Counsel.
| Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Jahnavi Goldstein Comedians at Law brings together attorneys whose humor is rooted in the realities of legal practice. Members are practicing or former lawyers who have built careers in stand-up and sketch comedy, drawing material from counseling, negotiations, courtroom procedure, and the everyday absurdities of working in law. The roster reflects a mix of partners, counsel, and other professional roles, giving the group a layered perspective on both the legal profession and the business of entertainment. The bios on this page introduce the individual performers behind the group's legal-themed comedy. Each comedian brings a distinct voice and professional background, yet the shared experience of practicing law gives the ensemble a common foundation. Instead of treating legal training as an obstacle to comedy, the members use it as a source of insight, exploring how rules, obligations, and professional judgment shape decisions inside and outside the courtroom. Attorneys who perform comedy often develop material that resonates because it is informed by genuine professional experience. Comedians at Law leans into that connection, allowing legal themes to drive sketches, stories, and stage routines that feel both polished and surprising. The result is a comedy style that feels unusual without being inaccessible, familiar without being predictable, and rooted in the kinds of situations lawyers recognize from their own work. A legal comedy group offers a distinctive way to discuss serious subjects without losing sight of the person behind the argument. The performers at Comedians at Law approach topics such as workplace dynamics, professional responsibility, and the pressures of legal careers through the lens of seasoned practitioners. Their combined background suggests a broad awareness of how legal thinking extends beyond formal proceedings, touching communication, advocacy, ethics, and the human consequences of applying rules. Seeing Comedians at Law in performance means encountering lawyers who have chosen to translate their professional instincts into a comedic stage presence. The bios here provide context for that work, introducing the attorneys whose experiences inform the group's material and clarifying the roles they hold within the ensemble. For audiences interested in law, comedy, or both, the group offers a fresh perspective on professional life and a memorable way to experience the legal world through sharply observed humor. | Of Counsel |
| Kevin Israel | Partner |
| Julie Kottakis | Of Counsel |
| Ndidi Oriji | Of Counsel |
| Matt Ritter | Partner |
| Matt Storrs | Of Counsel |
| Joan Weisblatt | Of Counsel |