Background
Shemel, Sidney was born on January 14, 1913 in New York City. Son of Abraham and Ida (Joselson) Shemel.
lawyer music business consultant
Shemel, Sidney was born on January 14, 1913 in New York City. Son of Abraham and Ida (Joselson) Shemel.
Bachelor, Columbia University, 1933. Juris Doctor, Columbia University, 1935.
Assistant Corporate Counsel, Corporation Counsel Office, New York City, 1939-1942;
principal attorney, United States Securities & Exchange Commission, Washington, 1942-1953;
vice president, legal counsel, United Artists Music Company, Inc., New York City, 1957-1982;
vice president music, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer-UA, New York City, 1983. Former board directors National Music Publishers Association, New York City. Former member copyright committee Motion Picture Association American, New York City.
Former member legal committee Recording Industry Association American, Washington.
Married Shirley Reis, February 11, 1940. Children: Barbara, Halimah.
