About Leah Weinberg: Why I Started Weinberg Legal
I call myself a recovering wedding planner—and while I’m mostly joking, there’s a story behind the title. A story that includes burnout, a pandemic, a plot-twist career move, and (spoiler alert) a really fulfilling ending.
My Law School Background
Let’s rewind. I went to law school, got a job doing commercial real estate law, and honestly hated every second of it. I kept thinking, “Is this really it?” But I felt stuck—because after all the time, money, and effort I’d put into becoming a lawyer, walking away seemed ridiculous. Still, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I wanted to run my own business. I didn’t know what kind, but I knew I wanted more freedom, more purpose, and a whole lot more joy.
My Wedding Planning Career
Then, in 2012, I got married and—like so many of us—planned my own wedding. But unlike most people, I loved every minute of it. I found it fun. Fulfilling, even. And that was the lightbulb moment: maybe wedding planning wasn’t just a hobby. Maybe it was the career I had been looking for.
It turns out, project management, logistics, and people skills—aka everything I love—was baked into wedding planning. I started Color Pop Events in 2013 while still working full-time as an attorney. But by 2016, I had taken Color Pop full-time and was planning bright, bold weddings for modern couples all over New York City.
And I loved it.
Until I didn’t.
When COVID hit in 2020, I scrambled to stay afloat, like so many other event pros. I even wrote a book during that time (because apparently I don’t enjoy free time). But by the end of 2021, after a year of overwhelm, industry woes, and challenging client experiences, I was done. Completely burnt out.
I stopped booking weddings, finished out my 2022 events, and knew I wasn’t going back. The spark was gone. And that left me wondering, “Now what?”
Becoming a Lawyer for Wedding Pros
Fast forward to April 2022: I was in the car, headed to a site visit, when I had the idea that would change everything. What if I could use my legal background and my industry experience to help other business owners—people like me? What if I could be the kind of lawyer I always wish I had in my corner?
The spark was back and turned into a real plan. I teamed up with a friend and launched a law firm in 2023. In late 2024, we went our separate ways, and I founded Weinberg Legal in early 2025. And while the name is new, the mission hasn’t changed.
I help creative entrepreneurs and service-based businesses build solid legal foundations. That means:
Crafting contracts that actually work
Helping folks stand up to nightmare clients
Offering clarity, not confusion
Empowering business owners to feel legit, secure, and in control
It was a happy accident, honestly. I never thought I’d end up back in law, but this time around, it feels wildly different. Because now, I get to work with people I love, in an industry I understand, doing work that really matters.
What started as a pivot turned into a purpose. And if Weinberg Legal can help make your creative business feel safer, stronger, and less overwhelming? That’s the kind of legacy I want to build.
So that’s the story. No capes, no courtroom drama—just a lawyer who’s been where you are and knows how to help you feel like the CEO you actually are. Let’s build something stronger together!
Disclaimer: Any legal information contained in this post was accurate as of the date of the writing. The law changes frequently, so readers should not rely on online information, but rather should consult a lawyer who can discuss their specific factual situation.