Exhibit (l)(i)

CONSENT OF COUNSEL

     We consent to the reference to our Firm under the heading “Legal Matters” in Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 of The Gabelli Global Multimedia Trust Inc. as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about June 23, 2011.

/s/ Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP

PAUL, HASTINGS, JANOFSKY & WALKER LLP

New York, New York
June 23, 2011