John Branca is a partner and head of the music department at Ziffren Brittenham LLP entertainment law firm. His clients include Aerosmith, the Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, the Doors, Dr. Dre, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, Nirvana, and more. He is perhaps most well-known for working closely with Michael Jackson. After graduating from LACC in 1970, he Branca attended Occidental College. He then graduated from UCLA’s school of law in 1975.