A Conversation with Lloyd Braun - Legally Speaking
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UC Hastings Law School Alum Lloyd Braun began his career as an entertainment lawyer, but eventually moved over to the creative side of the business. Since then he's had a hand in developing some of the biggest hit shows in television history, including Lost, Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, Boston Legal, and The Sopranos. He was the inspiration for the character of George Costanza’s childhood friend Lloyd Braun on Seinfeld. In 2007, after a stint as head of Yahoo's media group, Braun co-founded BermanBraun, an independent media company. Braun speaks with Hastings Law School Dean Frank Wu about his career and the profound changes that are now rocking the entertainment industry. Series: "Legally Speaking" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 24702]
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