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Elon Musk's Lawyer Juggles Legal Battles and Clown Business

1/1/2026

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Jaymie Parkkinen, Elon Musk's lawyer, also runs a "Clown Cardio" business in Los Angeles.
Parkkinen is involved in Musk's legal battle against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, in which Musk claims Altman is straying from OpenAI's founding goals of benefiting humanity.
Parkkinen believes his clowning experience enhances his legal skills because both require connecting with people.
A 2024 New York Times article boosted his clown business, prompting franchise requests across Europe.

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Jaymie Parkkinen, Elon Musk's lawyer, also runs a "Clown Cardio" business in Los Angeles.
Parkkinen is involved in Musk's legal battle against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, in which Musk claims Altman is straying from OpenAI's founding goals of benefiting humanity.
Parkkinen believes his clowning experience enhances his legal skills because both require connecting with people.
A 2024 New York Times article boosted his clown business, prompting franchise requests across Europe.