Stang Stories
Stang Stories
Teddy Ellis
Karl Austen
30 minutes Posted Dec 8, 2025 at 7:54 pm.
Welcome to Sting Story Podcast
Influential Teachers at Milton
Extracurricular Activities at Milton
Senior Projects and Memories
Impact of Milton on Career Path
Transition to College Life
Discovering a Passion for Film
Entering Entertainment Law
Early Lessons in Hollywood
Becoming a Name Partner
Skills of a Great Negotiator
Advice for Aspiring Entertainment Lawyers
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In this episode Hunter Caggiano '27 interviews Karl Austen '82, an entertainment lawyer at Jackoway Austen, about his path from boarding school and speech team to Amherst, Harvard Law, and a career negotiating major film and TV deals for clients like Matt Reeves, Jude Law, and Seth MacFarlane.
Karl reflects on how Milton shaped his love of storytelling, shares early Hollywood anecdotes, and offers practical advice for young people interested in entertainment law.