Edward "Eddie" Rubin (April 30, 1912 – September 16, 1999) was a

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, who represented such clients as

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. As a partner at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, Eddie chaired the firm's entertainment practice, during which time he represented several major film studios. During his career, he served as president of the California Bar Association, the largest state bar association in the United States, and as a trustee of the

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