A Phi Beta Kappa alumnus of UC Berkeley, Mr. Johnson received his law degree from Southwestern Law School in 1975, graduating near the top of his class. He started his career working for Yoko Ono on matters related to the Beatles’ catalog and quickly made a name for himself as (per The Los Angeles Times) “one of the most feared litigators in Hollywood” who “wrangled more than $350 million for actors, writers and other clients he contends were shortchanged their fair share of royalties and profits.” Now designated a “Legal Legend” by The Hollywood Reporter and a Top 100 attorney by Super Lawyers, Mr. Johnson continues to oversee all matters at Johnson & Johnson in service of his career-long mission to protect and champion artists in the entertainment industry.
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