Early Life and Career
Braun earned his B.A. from Vassar College in 1980, and his law degree from Hastings College of the Law in 1983. He served on the Vassar Board of Trustees, his seat having expired in 2010.
Prior to becoming a television executive, Braun practiced entertainment law for 10 years, representing several high profile clients such as Larry David, Howard Stern and David Chase. The character Lloyd Braun on the sitcom Seinfeld was named after him, since the media executive served as the lawyer of Larry David.
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