PROFILE

• Born and raised in Vancouver following two generations of Altman lawyers in private practice.
• Member of the Law Society of British Columbia.
• Member of the State Bar of California.
• Received a Juris Doctorate degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego.
• Graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Film.
• Studied digital photography and film at Emily Carr University towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
• Articled at the firm of Lawson Lundell and obtained practical experience in venture capital and securities brokerage firms.
• Founded firm in 2003 on Broadway and Granville in Vancouver.
• Board member of charitable organizations, speaker on panels at industry conferences, interviewed for TV as legal expert.
• Instructor of Entertainment Law in the Entertainment Business Management program at Vancouver Film School.
• Developed a large and loyal clientele in the entertainment and hospitality industries.

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TYPICALLY REPRESENTING:

FILM + TELEVISION COMPANIES

NEW MEDIA COMPANIES

PRODUCTION COMPANIES

ANIMATION COMPANIES

ADVERTISING AGENCIES

DESIGN FIRMS

FESTIVALS

RECORD LABELS

CONCERT PROMOTERS

RECORDING STUDIOS

PERSONAL MANAGERS

TALENT AGENCIES

ACTORS

MODELS

ARTISTS

PHOTOGRAPHERS

FILM PRODUCERS

MUSICIANS

SONGWRITERS

DIRECTORS

SCREENWRITERS

TALK-RADIO HOSTS

INVESTORS

PUBLISHERS

EVENT PRODUCERS

RESTAURATEURS

NIGHT CLUB OWNERS

HUMAN RESOURCE FIRMS

E-COMMERCE WEBSITES

PROPERTY MANAGERS

PROFESSIONALS (DOCTORS, LAWYERS + ARCHITECTS)

AND BUSINESS PEOPLE OF ALL KINDS

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PROFESSIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS FROM MY CLIENTS

• “Every entrepreneur needs a terrific business lawyer on his or her team - we have been fortunate to have Aren on ours and continue to rely on his efforts. I highly recommend him to anyone needing business legal services in Vancouver BC.” March 9, 2010

• “Aren is definitely the go-to guy for honest and efficient legal services in the entertainment industry. He knows his stuff and gets the job done.” February 4, 2010

• “Aren brings a level of enthusiasm and extensive knowledge to every conversation you have with him. He has my utmost respect and confidence. Most of all he genuinely cares about his clients welfare.” January 18, 2010

• “Aren Altman was recommended through a business associate in 2004. He has worked with two businesses I have been directly involved with, as well as acted as my personal legal council. He is a talented young entertainment lawyer and I have introduced him to many new clients all with positive results. He is a valued friend and business associate.” January 13, 2010

Contact me for an initial consultation

604.351.9124