September 8, 2026


From Chocolate Factories to Dinosaur Havens: Brian Finklebar Tackles Jurassic Park’s Legal Jungle

Last year, a captivating documentary by Minor Character Theater introduced us to Brian Finklebar, a Rutgers Law graduate who served as the beleaguered general counsel for Willy Wonka's Chocolate company. His tenure at Wonka's factory was fraught with challenges, from addressing illegal lotteries and rampant labor violations to managing crises involving child endangerment.

Well, Finklebar is back in the legal hot seat, and this time, his office is surrounded by prehistoric predators. He has recently taken up a position at John Hammond's Jurassic Park, where the legal stakes are as towering as the park’s Brachiosaurs. His work life, incredibly, has managed to become even more complicated and perilous.

This new chapter in Finklebar's career is captured in the second installment of his experiences at Jurassic Park, showcased in a mockumentary titled "The Lost World: Jurassic Park 2 (Dinosaur Lawyer 2)." The film is a humorous yet poignant look at the trials and tribulations of a lawyer in one of the most unconventional workplaces imaginable.

In this sequel, viewers get a closer look at Finklebar's behind-the-scenes efforts to navigate the legal intricacies of a park filled with genetically resurrected dinosaurs. From liability issues to ethical dilemmas surrounding genetic manipulation, his job never lacks excitement or existential dread.

Despite the chaos, Finklebar's journey is more than just a series of legal battles against a backdrop of roaring dinosaurs. It's a story about resilience and the quest for a semblance of normalcy in work environments that are anything but normal. As he wades through the legal mire of Jurassic Park, one can’t help but hope that Finklebar might someday find a job that offers a bit more peace of mind.

In a tongue-in-cheek reference, the documentary hints at his next potential workplace — the Weyland-Yutani Corporation, a so-called long-haul transportation company. Known to those familiar with the "Alien" franchise as a corporation with perhaps even less regard for safety and ethics than a dinosaur park, the suggestion is a humorous nod to Finklebar’s knack for landing in the legal hot waters of fantastical enterprises.

As Brian Finklebar continues to navigate these treacherous legal waters, his story remains a fascinating study of the extremes of corporate law. Whether dealing with chocolate rivers or velociraptors, Finklebar’s legal acrobatics are a must-watch for anyone who enjoys a good blend of satire, law, and science fiction.