Eric Eisner (lawyer)

This article is about the entertainment lawyer and philanthropist. For the producer, see Eric Eisner (producer).

Eric Eisner
Born
New York City, U.S.
EducationColumbia University (BA, JD)
Occupation(s)Lawyer, studio executive, philanthropist
TitleFormer president of Geffen Pictures, founder of Young Eisner Scholars
SpouseLisa Norris
Children3
RelativesAshley Olsen (daughter-in-law)

Eric Eisner is an American entertainment industry lawyer and executive who served as president of The Geffen Film Company and Island World Inc.[1][2] He also founded the Young Eisner Scholars (YES) program.[3][4]

  1. ^ "The Power of YES | Columbia College Today". www.college.columbia.edu. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  2. ^ "Eric Eisner has been named chief executive..." Los Angeles Times. January 8, 1992. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  3. ^ Herold, Ann (September 10, 2014). "Follow The Leader Los Angeles Magazine". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  4. ^ Odman, Sydney (September 24, 2021). "Bob Iger and Willow Bay Honored at the YES 20th Anniversary Celebration Gala". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 30, 2022.