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- I'm Of Counsel at TroyGould (troygould.com) and practice digital media, entertainment and technology law. (Email jhandel @ att.net & tel 323 - 650 - 0060.) Background encompasses all of these industries. I've worked at the Writers Guild and at a boutique law firm representing movie stars and directors - and have taught film appreciation classes - but I've also worked in the computer business, prior to law school. **************** Education: Harvard College (A.B., Applied Math/Computer Science, magna cum laude). Harvard Law School (J.D., cum laude). *********************** Other Experience: I clerked on the U.S. Court of Appeals and also served as a federal Associate Independent Counsel. Early in my career, I practiced appellate and commercial litigation. *********************** Copyright © 2007-2009 Jonathan Handel. This blog is not legal advice and may not reflect the most current legal developments. Contact an attorney if you need legal advice or opinions. This blog reflects my own opinions, and not necessarily my clients' or TroyGould's.
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