John Branca
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Covers
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Records
John Branca's career is marked by historic achievements. He transformed Michael Jackson's estate from $500 million in debt to a $2 billion enterprise, a feat called the most remarkable financial and image resurrection in pop-culture history by 60 Minutes. He negotiated the acquisition of the Beatles' catalog, one of the most astute music industry deals ever. He executive produced the highest-grossing concert film of all time, This Is It. He has represented over 30 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Michael Jackson called him the greatest lawyer of our time, and Marty Bandier named him the number one publishing lawyer in the United States.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Distinguished Alumni
Recognized as a Distinguished Alumni.
Inaugural Board of Advisors
Named to the Inaugural Board of Advisors for the Dean.
Director
Serves as a director.
Co-founder
Co-founded an integrated youth baseball league honoring Jackie Robinson.
Magazine Covers
Billboard
Multiple features on Branca's role with Michael Jackson estate
Music Business Worldwide
Featured in World's Greatest Managers series
Records & Feats
Transformed $500 million debt into $2 billion estate
Under Branca's stewardship, Michael Jackson's estate went from over $500 million in debt to a $2 billion valuation over 12 years.
Negotiated the largest record deal in history (2010)
Branca negotiated a Sony recording deal that was credited as the largest record deal in history at the time.
Executive produced highest-grossing concert film of all time
Michael Jackson's This Is It is the highest-grossing concert film and documentary of all time.