In 2021, he and partner Jeff Lefko were named the top-performing team at Hanley Investment Group. They achieved record-breaking results in sales volume and closed transactions. In addition, they were named CoStar Power Broker Quarterly Deal Winners for Q1 2022.
Asher is one of the most influential figures in the entertainment industry. His career spans over thirty years and includes many innovations. His business interests range from nightclubs to casinos, music and real estate venues. Many of the businesses he founded have become household names. While Asher has made headlines for his many business ventures, he has also managed to keep his business practices as
efficient
as possible. To keep up with the ever-changing entertainment industry, he has made several notable business moves.
Asher was born Aug. 8, 1921 in Manhattan, New York. He was the son of a publicist and actress named Betty Asher. His parents were Jewish, and his mother was a publicist for Judy Garland. After graduating from high school, he moved to Los Angeles.After his father’s death in Bill Asher 1937, he began writing short stories. He later collaborated with John Quine on “Leather Gloves” for Columbia. From there, he entered the world of television, working as a writer and director.
In the 1960s, Asher made a series of films based on a radio series called “Fibber McGee and Molly.” While the show failed to translate a radio show, it became a success for Asher. His Beach Party series starred Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello. The films featured fading Hollywood stars as well as scantily-clad surfers.
The Asher venues quickly gained a reputation for extravagant parties and bold stunts. They also became celebrity hangouts, drawing media attention. Among these celebrities were Justin Bieber, who took over the DJ booth at American Junkie, and Jamie Fox, who sang “Golddigger” at PCL. Other famous people who frequented Asher’s venues include Charles Barkley and Mike Tyson. Asher interceded and helped Tyson get his charges dropped. He subsequently rewarded him by holding his championship belt during the next fight.
Bill Asher’s guitars have been used by some of the biggest names in music. Jackson Browne, Ben Harper, and Paul Simon have all had their guitars handcrafted by Asher. In addition to his guitars, Asher has also worked with guitarists such as Mark Goldenberg and Val McCallum. These guitars are among the highest quality instruments in the industry. He is also known to offer excellent repair work, and the guitars he creates are sought after by both professional and amateur guitarists.
Bill Asher is co-chair of Choate’s Life Sciences and Business & Technology Groups. He is also a leader in the legal profession, having been named a Leading M&A Lawyer by The Legal 500. He has also been named “Leading Lawyer” three times by the publication. Listed in Chambers USA, Bill Asher has an extensive background in the law and technology industry. A former member of the firm’s Executive Committee, he received his JD from Harvard Law School in 1974 and his BA from Harvard College in 1970.
Bill Asher has built a company that has been growing rapidly in recent years. He owns a multi-acre estate near Montecito. In 2018, the Montecito mudslides hit the area heavily. He subsequently sold the estate for $14,500,000. In July, Asher spoke to GGB about his plans for the new business venture. The company is based in Alaska, but Asher lives in Montecito
