As Deadline revealed last night, former Verve CEOBill Weinsteinhas joinedParadigmalong with former Verve colleagueDevon Schiff.

Both join as agents in the Literary Content department and will be working out of Paradigms Los Angeles office.

He was previously a motion picture literary agent at WME, and at Endeavor prior to its merger.

Bill Weinstein, Devon Schiff

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He began his career in the mailroom at Endeavor.

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Previously, she was an executive at Intermedia Films, and an independent producer with a deal at Disney.

Bill Weinstein

She began her career in the mailroom at William Morris, and as an assistant at Endeavor.

Additionally, the agency has announced multiple internal promotions over the past year, elevating 14 agents to Partner.

We welcome Bill and Devon to the team and remain committed to the continued growth and success of Paradigm.

Weinstein stated that hes always respected Paradigm as a company and [chairman] Sam Gores as an entrepreneur.

I look forward to expanding our collective online grid and delivering results for our clients.

News of his termination, after deliberation by Verve leadership, emerged in mid-February.

I deeply value my employees and the personal and professional relationships we share.

I lead with fairness and patience and a dogged focus toward progress and the future.

Weinstein has a strong reputation and client list, and this is a strong move for Paradigm.