Ophir Finkelthal

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Ophir Finkelthal is a former entertainment and technology executive who is now practicing law. Noted for his work with the music management company that handled Johnny Rotten, Finkelthal was instrumental in helping revive Rotten's career by championing Rotten's participation in a nationally syndicated radio program, "Rotten Day", that later evolved into a television series for VH1.

Finkelthal also contributed a number of articles to music industry trade magazines, The Album Network, VirtuallyAlternative, Next and Billboard, where his insightful and well researched, articles made him an in-demand resource.

Finkelthal later worked for Virgin Records, where his reputation was that of an executive who made exceptionally well thought out decisions for his clients. While at Virgin, Finkelthal worked with The Rolling Stones, Janet Jackson and Lenny Kravitz in project management and media relations.

Finkelthal eased out of entertainment and into technology eventually heading the product development initiatives for a division of U.S. Search. While there he won $20 million in venture financing for their Internet Trust Services Division. He also played a key role in US Search’s M&A strategy where he developed brand, product integration, sales and marketing strategy for the acquisition of PRSI. Finkelthal also developed a co-branded employment screening solution for KPMG Consulting. Many of Finkelthal's contributions were considered cutting edge innovations and are now found throughout the industry.

Recognizing that his talents exceeded the limitations placed on him in either entertainment or technology, Finkelthal initiated a mid-career transition to Loyola Law School. After Finkelthal graduated #3 in his class in 2006, he was heavily courted by a number of large, and boutique, law firms alike before selecting Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.

Finkelthal received his BA from Yale University, and his MFA from the University of Southern California. He is also President of the Yale Club of Southern California where he assists in screening admissions applicants to Yale.

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