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Bryan Freedman | |
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Born | Bryan Joel Freedman American |
Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley McGeorge School of Law |
Occupation(s) | Trial attorney, litigator |
Children | Spencer Freedman[2][3][4] |
Website | Official website |
Bryan Freedman is an
Bryan Freedman also represented several parties represented by the
Education and personal life
Bryan Freedman attended
Career
After graduating from law school, Freedman was admitted to the
Lawsuits and legal disputes
Chris Harrison
Bryan Freedman represented Chris Harrison, an American television and game show host after Harrison faced criticism for defending a contestant on The Bachelor accused of racism.[20] During a controversial interview with former Bachelorette star Rachel Lindsay, Harrison defended former contestant Rachael Kirkconnell for attending an "Old South" ball in 2018 with her sorority at Georgia College & State University.[21] The ball was hosted by Kappa Alpha Order (KA), a collegiate fraternity with historical ties to the Ku Klux Klan that claims Robert E. Lee as its "spiritual founder".[22]
Following public criticism, Harrison had to depart the franchise. According to a number of sources, Freedman was hired to negotiate an eight figure payout from the network.[6][5][23]
Gabrielle Union
Michael Jackson Estate
Bryan Freedman was instrumental (along with Howard Weitzman and executors John Branca and John McClain) in handling the estate's disputed debt left after Michael Jackson's death. In particular, Freedman successfully handled $100 million Leaving Neverland lawsuit against the HBO[11][27] and $500 million worth of the estate's debt.[28]
References
- ^ a b "Bryan Freedman: License Status, Disciplinary and Administrative History". The State Bar of California.
- ^ a b "President Spencer Freedman? Harvard-bound, Mater Dei guard aspires to highest office". Press News.
- ^ "Hoops prospect leaves Samohi for Mater Dei". Santa Monica Daily Press.
- ^ "Bad blood, betrayal turns L.A. coach into Nike whistleblower". Oregon Live.
- ^ a b "Who Is Bryan J. Freedman? What to Know About the Lawyer Who Negotiated Chris Harrison's Payout". US Magazine.
- ^ a b c "Embattled 'Bachelor' host Chris Harrison hires LA power lawyer". Page Six.
- ^ "Megyn Kelly's lawyer rips NBC News boss Andy Lack over 'false and irresponsible reports'". Fox News.
- ^ "Variety's Legal Impact Report 2021". Variety's Legal Impact Report 2021.
- ^ "NBC News, Megyn Kelly's Lawyer Trade Barbs in Public as Exit Talks Drag On". The Wrap.
- ^ "Five Years Later, Who Really Hacked Sony?". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ a b "Michael Jackson Estate Arbitration Win Over HBO In $100M 'Leaving Neverland' Suit Reaffirmed By Appeal Court – Update". Deadline.
- ^ "Bryan J. Freedman". Super Lawyers Profiles.
- ^ Gershon, Josh (June 9, 2017). "Top 100 PG Spencer Freedman chooses Harvard". Scout.com.
- ^ "Bryan Freedman". Variety 500.
- ^ "Power Lawyers 2021: Hollywood's Top 100 Attorneys". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "About Bryan J. Freedman". Freedman and Taitelman.
- ^ "Shia LaBeouf Denies All FKA Twigs Allegations". Paper Magazine.
- ^ "Tfue's California Suit Against FaZe Clan Dismissed as New York Trial Approaches". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "Migos Sue Talent Lawyer Over 'Excessive' Fees, Conflicts of Interest". Billboard.
- ^ Lewis, Sophie. ""Bachelor" host Chris Harrison is temporarily "stepping aside" after "excusing historical racism"". CBS News.
- ^ "Opinion | "The Bachelor" and protecting white women from consequences". MSNBC.com. Archived from the original on 2021-02-16.
- ^ "Bachelor: Photos Show Rachael Kirkconnell Allegedly At 'Old South' Themed Ball". ScreenRant. 2021-02-05. Archived from the original on 2021-02-05.
- ^ "Chris Harrison hires top L.A. lawyer following 'Bachelor' hiatus". MSN.
- ^ Donnelly, Matt (November 22, 2019). "Gabrielle Union, Julianne Hough Out at 'America's Got Talent' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- ^ "Gabrielle Union files discrimination complaint against 'America's Got Talent' producers". TODAY.com.
- ^ "Gabrielle Union Files a Discrimination Complaint Against the Producers of America's Got Talent". Harpers Bazaar.
- ^ "Michael Jackson Estate Sues HBO Over 'Leaving Neverland' Documentary". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "Even in death, Michael Jackson's estate made S$2.3 billion". CNA Lifestyle.