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The Founding College of the University of Toronto
William Sobel

William Sobel

BA 1984 UC - 2018 Award Recipient

As a highly skilled and accomplished entertainment lawyer for some of Hollywood’s most well-known celebrities, William Sobel is internationally respected for his ethics and honesty in guiding his clients' artistic careers. Over the past three decades, he has represented some of the world’s most famous musicians, including Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Prince, Dolly Parton, Bon Jovi and Miley Cyrus -- to name but a few. He has also expanded creative rights for film artists through his representation of director Martin Scorsese and award-winning screen talent, such as Mickey Rourke, Salma Hayek, Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer and Whoopi Goldberg. His behind-the-scenes work continually ensures that artists' interests are represented and their contributions well-protected.