William L. "Bill" Cole
About William L. Cole
William L. Cole is a lawyer based in Los Angeles, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. William L. Cole is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Los Angeles, California
- Employment Law - Management
- Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP
Education: Stanford University, J.D., graduated 1977
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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