From the Archives 28: Power of Attorney, 'He Is My Lawyer'

In 1985, the New York attorney Aaron Richard Golub wrote the lyrics for a dance/rap song titled "He Is My Lawyer," during a "20-minute fit of inspiration." It was a response to Jackson Browne's song "Lawyers in Love" (1983), which Golub felt unfairly maligned the members of the bar as "exploitative and shallow." Golub formed a band, which he named "Power of Attorney," and recorded 3 versions of "He Is My Lawyer" in 1986, with music by Lisa Nardi and arrangement by Andy Marvel. Golub released the song as a 12" single on his own label, Golub Music. Members of the band included Golub's friend, the actor Jerry Orbach, and Golub's then-wife, the actor Marisa Berenson. Golub also directed and starred in a music video for the song, which featured Orbach and Berenson.Golub has had a colorful career, representing clients including Donald Trump, Christie Brinkley, Yasmin Khan, and Cornelia Guest, among many others. And he is an equally colorful character, resembling a character from a Wes Anderson film brought to life. He is currently considered one of the most powerful lawyers in the art world.This 12" single of "He Is My Lawyer" includes 3 tracks:"He Is My Lawyer" (Long Version)"He Is My Lawyer" (Short Version)"He Is My Lawyer" (Dub Version)