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UTA Announces 26 New Partners, Including Music Agents Mike G, Jbeau Lewis, Matthew Morgan, Toni Wallace
UTA has announced what it’s saying is its largest partner class in its 31-year history, from more than 15 divisions and corporate functions. Agents named partner include music agents Mike “G” Guirguis, Jbeau Lewis and Matthew Morgan, as well as co-head of music brand partnerships Toni Wallace.
“As UTA has grown, these colleagues’ leadership, hard work, mentorship and dedication helps push our business forward every day,” said UTA Co-President David Kramer. “This partner class encompasses a wide range of expertise and backgrounds and reflects our commitment to providing clients with best-in-class representation and resources across all areas of the company.”
The music agents represent a wide range of talent, with Guirguis working with artists such as Burna Boy, WizKid, The Kid Laroi and more, while Lewis represents Bad Bunny as well as Muse, Chance The Rapper and others. Morgan, who recently joined UTA from WME, reps Lizzo, Michael Franti & Spearhead and others, while Wallace’s branding and activations have been instrumental in events including Post Malone’s Posty Fest.
Other UTA agents named partner come from divisions including motion picture, literary, unscripted television, ventures, production arts, sports, MediaLink, media rights, speakers, digital talent, UTA IQ as well as legal and human resources.
The class includes three recently announced partners with Stefanie Liquori as General Counsel, Carmen Bona as Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer and Richard Siklos as Chief Communications Officer.
Over 40% percent of the 26 new partners from 2022 identify as women or people of color, according to the announcement.
The full list of new UTA partners:
David Anderson- MediaLink
Robert Arakelian- Production Arts
Natasha Bolouki- Unscripted Television
Rob Carlson-Motion Picture Literary
David Evenchick- UTA Speakers
Mike “G” Guirguis- Music
Julian Jacobs-MediaLink
Joe Kessler- UTA IQ
Andrew Lear- Unscripted Television
Fara Leff- Klutch Sports Group
Jbeau Lewis-Music
Jenny Maryasis- Motion Picture Literary
Matthew Morgan- Music
Raina Penchansky-Digital Brand Architects
Jason Richman- Media Rights
Laura Roenick-Human Resources
Michael Rubi- Production Arts
Scott Schachter-Talent
Phil Voss- Legal
Matt Waldstein- Business Affairs
Toni Wallace-Music
Sam Wick- Ventures
Ruth-Ann Wynter- Human Resources