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Feb 22, 2021 · John Branca attends Michael Jackson Scream Album Halloween Takeover at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres on Oct. 24, 2017 in Hollywood, Calif. Lester Cohen/Getty Images for SONY Music
Apr 1, 2021 · As a partner at the entertainment firm of Ziffren Brittenham LLP, John Branca ’s impressive list of clients includes more than 30 members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Since 2009, he’s served as custodian of the Michael Jackson Estate. Among his favorite deals: the $2.2 billion acquisition by Sony of EMI Music Publishing, a deal that ...
Nov 22, 2016 · In September, John Branca and John McClain finalized one of the largest music publishing deals in history: The $750m sale of the Michael Jackson Estate’s 50% interest in Sony/ATV to Sony Corp. One of the most important business attorneys in the game, Branca is a genuine music guy—a sensibility shaped by his background as a musician—with a 360-degree understanding of the nuances of branding.
From John Branca: “Flashback to 1984 when Michael took home a record-breaking 8 Grammys! Since then, there has been a proliferation of Grammy categories — and we can say with certainty that if Thriller were released today or in an era where there were this many categories, Michael and Thriller undoubtedly would've been nominated for 17+ Grammys, like: Record Of The Year Album Of The Year ...
Branca is a graduate of Occidental College, where he serves as a trustee, and UCLA Law School (Class of 1975). He is an active fundraiser for the UCLA Athletic Department, serving on the Executive Committee of the Pauley Pavilion Renovation Campaign. He also serves on the Board of the Grammy Museum, and supports numerous charitable organizations.
John Branca Named #1 Music Attorney in the World by Marquis Who’s Who. PR Newswire.
Jan 8, 2024 · John Branca’s Enduring Legacy. John Branca’s journey from a law student with a passion for music to one of the most respected names in entertainment law is a testament to his expertise, strategic insight, and unwavering dedication to his clients.
