Ex-Covington Lawyer to Cram on ‘Star Wars’ for Lucas Museum Job

Sept. 11, 2023, 9:30 AM UTC

Covington & Burling’s former commercial litigation co-leader said he needs to “bone up” on “Star Wars” lore after becoming the first general counsel of a Los Angeles museum founded by the movie franchise’s creator, George Lucas, and his wife Mellody Hobson.

Mitchell Kamin said the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art attracted him with its education and social impact focus. His move marks a return to the nonprofit sector, where Kamin once led a legal services clinic, among other jobs.

“I started my career in New York working for civil rights organizations,” Kamin said. “So while my move can be perceived ...

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