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Gregory J. Reed, Esq.
An attorney for over two decades and author of 12 books, Gregory J. Reed has made his mark in the legal arena by being a trailblazer and a relentless advocate for entertainers, athletes, individuals and his country. As the founder of the Hip Hop/Entertainment Clinic and co-founder of BESLA, an international sports/entertainment organization, Reed serves as a consultant and an expert witness for various attorneys, promoters and businesses. Reed received national recognition in the New York Times and Time Magazine for preserving the legacy of Alex Haley and Malcolm X by acquiring the original manuscript of “The Autobiography of Malcolm X” along with three unpublished chapters from the estate of author Alex Haley.
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