ANNOUNCEMENT!

Assistant Executive Director Appointment
 

Ethan Bordman has joined the AFTRA Detroit Local staff as the Assistant Executive Director.  “Ethan will solidify and expand work opportunities in the freelance area.  He will bring new energy and vision for the future,” said AFTRA Detroit Local Executive Director Lorain Obomanu. “This is of critical importance at a time of diminishing work opportunities resulting from increasing non-union production, runaway production and corporate cut-backs that is having a profound impact on Michigan AFTRA member lives and livelihoods.” 

Mr. Bordman served as an entertainment lawyer in private practice providing representation to entertainers, screenwriters & musical artists in entertainment ventures such as film production, financing, contract drafting, negotiations and copyright enforcement.  Mr. Bordman formerly served five years at Morgan Stanley as a Money Manager/Financial Advisor managing assets for more than 300 clients that included a variety of investment related issues.  “Ethan’s legal experience in representing performers and investment clients will serve him well in addressing the needs of the AFTRA Detroit members,” said Obomanu.

Mr. Bordman earned his law degree at The University of Detroit School of Law, Masters in Business Administration from Wayne State University and Masters in Entertainment Law from the University of Westminster in London, England.

If you have any freelance inquiries or questions please contact Mr. Bordman via email: ebordman@aftra.com or 248.228.3172.