Larry Solov


Laurence Gregory Solov is an American attorney best known as the co-founder and CEO of Breitbart News.

Early life and education

Solov was born to a Jewish family in Los Angeles, the son of Joanne, a social worker, and attorney Lessing Solov. His grandfather Charles Solov was born in the Russian Empire and immigrated to the United States in the early 20th century. He has a younger sister, Rachel. He graduated from Stanford University in 1990 with a degree in religious studies, followed by a law degree from UCLA in 1994.

Career

Solov became CEO, main owner, and president of Breitbart News after the death of Andrew Breitbart in 2012. Solov was Breitbart's childhood friend, and served as general counsel for the company since 2007.