Larry Solov
Larry Solov | |
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 Solov speaking at the 2015 Conservative Political Action Conference | |
| Born | Laurence Gregory Solov May 20, 1968[1] Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Stanford University (BA) University of California, Los Angeles (JD) |
| Occupations | Attorney; CEO of Breitbart News |
Laurence Gregory Solov (born May 20, 1968) is an American attorney best known as the co-founder and CEO of Breitbart News.[2]
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Solov was born to a Jewish family[3] in Los Angeles, the son of Joanne (née Skolnick), a social worker, and attorney Lessing Solov. His grandfather Charles Solov was born in the Russian Empire and emigrated to the United States in the early 20th century. He has a younger sister, Rachel. He graduated from Stanford University in 1990 with a degree in religious studies,[4] followed by a J.D. degree from UCLA in 1994.[2]
Career
[edit | edit source]Solov became CEO, main owner, and president of Breitbart News after the death of Andrew Breitbart in 2012.[4] Solov was Breitbart's childhood friend,[5] and served as general counsel for the company from 2007.[6]
References
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External links
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