Phalen G. "Chuck" Hurewitz, admitted to U.S. Supreme Court in 1978. Education: Dartmouth College (B.A., magna cum laude, 1958; Phi Beta Kappa, Daniel Webster National Scholar; Senior Fellow); Stanford University (LL.B., Revising Chairman, Stanford Moot Court Board; Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Mortgages.) Law Clerk for the Honorable Justice Byrl Salsman, District Court of Appeal.

Editor, Syllabus, "Production Financing," Annual Program of Legal Aspects of the Entertainment Industry, sponsored by Beverly Hills Bar Association and University of Southern California Law School, 1968.

Co-Editor and contributor to Syllabus, "Representing Musical Artists: Legal, Business and Practical Aspects," Annual Program on Legal Aspects of the Entertainment Industry sponsored by the Beverly Hills Bar Association and by the University of Southern California Law School, 1975.

Commissioner, Los Angeles County Commission for Children and Families, 1990 to 2006; Chair, 1999-2001; Commissioner, Los Angeles County First 5 LA Commission (formerly Proposition 10 Commission) 1999 to 2006. President, Bureau of Jewish Education, 1994-1997. President, Jewish Family Service, 1991-1994. President, Metropolitan Region, Jewish Federation Council, 1988-1991. President, Alternative Living for the Aging (operating a shared housing service and co-op houses), 1985-1988. President, Temple Isaiah, 1975-1977. Formerly a director of the Jewish Federation Council, Jewish Community Foundation, Beyond Shelter and Los Angeles County High School in the Arts Foundation.

Mr. Hurewitz has a broad-based practice that includes representing entertainment and other businesses including architectural firms, film and television production and distribution companies, record companies, publishing companies, talent agencies, public relations firms as well as prominent musical artists, record producers, songwriters, film and television composers, screenwriters, producers and directors, executive producers, actors, television hosts, book authors and personal managers.

His practice includes the negotiation and preparation of contracts relating to all areas of the entertainment business and he counsels clients on their legal and business affairs. Mr. Hurewitz strives to develop innovative and creative solutions which achieve practical results. His commitment is to enhance his clients" interests by thoroughly understanding his clients" career or business needs and working closely with his clients to identify goals, develop strategies and evaluate opportunities.

In addition to practicing law, Mr. Hurewitz for many years has devoted and continues to devote a significant commitment of time and energy to work within the Los Angeles community, using his legal skills to develop creative and practical solutions for the organizations he serves.