Jeffrey Wernick was an American

United States

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 animation

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 executive and sports agent

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Born in Brooklyn

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, Wernick studied at a law school in New York

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 before attending the University of Buffalo. He joined a private practice until he joined DIC Animation City

DiC Entertainment

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. Wernick oversaw the growth of DIC as COO of the company. He also represented the company in legal affairs and development in China

China

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Wernick also served as Vice President of basketball at Wasserman Media Group in 2006. He previously worked for Arn Tellem

Arn Tellem

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 until he sold his business. During his time as a sports agent he represented basketball players such as Joe Johnson

Joe Johnson (basketball)

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 of the Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks

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 and Mike Miller of the Washington Wizards

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Wernick died at the age of 56 on September 2, 2009.