LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Milan Prete, a junior at Bishop Gorman High School, has spent years building “Acting Through Law,” a website that shines a spotlight on legal issues in the entertainment world.
“I have my legal library, which is where I keep track of everything I’ve published, whether it be about Vegas or just in general,” Prete said.
The website includes a legal aid section focused on Nevada entertainment law. Prete said young performers still face abuse despite increased awareness from documentaries about the industry.
“I think that a lot of people don’t realize that young performers, even though we see all these horrible documentaries, that’s still going on in 2026,” Prete said. “We didn’t leave that 10 years ago. This is a type of abuse that’s happening present day, and people should be aware of it.”
Personal experience drives mission
Prete began professional acting at 12 years old but encountered problems with a talent manager when she was 14.
“Probably when I was 14, I got a call. I was like, oh, hi, how are you? She’s like, hey, what do you think about divorcing from your mother? That’s what we call emancipation,” Prete said.
The manager initially excluded Prete’s mother from discussions, she said.
“My mom didn’t know about this talk until after. Finally, when my mom was included, I was threatened with legal action,” Prete said.
Prete discovered she had signed a five-year renewable contract rather than the five-month agreement she believed it to be.
“You slowly have to unravel that contract now under someone’s retainer. It’s like, wow, I signed on to a five year contract, not a five month contract. This is renewable,” she said.
Website provides resources and interviews
After being released from the contract, Prete focused on developing Acting Through Law. The website features interviews with entertainment industry professionals, many based in Las Vegas, to provide insight and help others avoid similar situations.
“Most impactful feedback I’ve had is that this is something that we need. Not just a want, but more so of a need,” Prete said.
Despite the difficult origins of her project, Prete said it has become meaningful work.
“Even though it was born out of hurt, it is now something very beautiful,” Prete said.
“Knowing that there might be someone out there who is in my position or even of a worse position of when I was 12, that’s my motivation.”
Prete is also working to organize a student speaker contest in Nevada targeting young performers who want to learn about entertainment law.
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