Career Spotlights

  • Interview with Louise Firestone, Former Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel of LVMH Americas

    This transcript comes from an interview conducted by Saeed Ahmad—a board member for the Harvard Association for Law & Business (HALB). The interview was conducted on January 24, 2022, with then-SVP and General Counsel at Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) Americas, Louise Firestone, who retired from LVMH after 23 years in mid-2022. JSEL has agreed to collaborate with HALB by publishing this interview to provide its contents to a broader audience. Saeed Ahmad, Harvard Association for Law & Business: Hi everyone! My name is Saeed Ahmad and I am one of the board members for the Harvard Association for Law & […]

  • Career Spotlight – Maggy Carlyle, General Counsel and SVP, Pac-12 Conference

    Career Spotlight – Maggy Carlyle, General Counsel and SVP, Pac-12 Conference

    By Connor Oniki Maggy Carlyle is General Counsel and Senior Vice President for the Pac-12 Conference. In a turbulent time for college athletics with issues ranging from NIL to conference reorganization, Maggy has been tasked with navigating the Pac-12 through these complicated legal issues. I had the pleasure of speaking with Maggy and learning about her work and experiences. Check out the interview below. Name, Position, and Location Maggy Carlyle, General Counsel and SVP, Business Affairs, Pac-12 Conference Current Practice Areas/Industries Athletics, Media Education University of Missouri, Bachelor of Journalism, 2003-07 University of Missouri, Juris Doctor, 2008-11 Cardozo Law School, Juris Doctor […]

  • Career Spotlight – Clay Allen, General Counsel, Houston Rockets

    Career Spotlight – Clay Allen, General Counsel, Houston Rockets

    By: Connor Oniki Clay Allen is the chief lawyer for the Houston Rockets, one of the NBA’s 30 member clubs. I had the incredible opportunity to meet and learn from Clay. Among other things, he discussed his background and his work with the Rockets, while providing advice for future sports lawyers. He also expressed the gratitude and responsibility he feels representing both his Houston community and the LGBTQ+ community in his role. Check out his interview below. Name, Position, and Location Clay Allen General Counsel Houston Rockets and Toyota Center Current Practice Areas/Industries  My practice is primarily transactional-based, although as an […]

  • Fashion Law at a Glance with Professor Douglas Hand

    Fashion Law at a Glance with Professor Douglas Hand

    JSEL Entertainment Content Chair Amanda Bello recently interviewed Professor Douglas Hand about recent legal updates in the fashion industry as well as his new casebook, The Business and Law of Fashion. Mr. Hand is one of the pre-eminent fashion lawyers in the country. He has been featured and profiled in numerous media outlets and publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, the American Bar Association Journal, Women’s Wear Daily, and The Business of Fashion. You may find his full bio at the end of the interview. – – – – – – – – Year In […]

  • Career Spotlight – Jeff Dorso, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Sacramento Kings

    Career Spotlight – Jeff Dorso, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Sacramento Kings

    Name, Position, and Location Jeff Dorso Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Sacramento Kings Sacramento, California   Current Practice Areas/Industries I am responsible for all legal issues for the Sacramento Kings and its affiliates. This includes the Sacramento Kings, the Golden 1 Center, our G-League Team in Stockton, our e-sports team, our hotel, retail, and other real estate assets as well.   Education I had a circuitous route through my educational experience. I first attended the University of Oregon, where I played soccer. Then after two years there, I transferred to UC-Davis. While there, I also studied for a year at […]

  • Career Spotlight – Jason Cohen, General Counsel, Dallas Cowboys

    Career Spotlight – Jason Cohen, General Counsel, Dallas Cowboys

    Jason Cohen is the General Counsel for the Dallas Cowboys. Jason’s vast legal practice, which touches the Cowboys’ team, business, brand, and everything in between, gives him valuable insight into many areas of sports law. I reached out to Jason to talk about his professional journey and advice for law students. Name and Position: Jason Cohen, General Counsel, Dallas Cowboys Practice Area/Industry: Sports/Entertainment and whatever else the Jones family asks of me. Education: Brandeis University Rutgers School of Law How did you begin working in the sports law industry? Internship with the Oakland Raiders and WFAN Sports Radio 66AM. What do […]

  • Career Spotlight – Scott Wilkinson, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena

    Career Spotlight – Scott Wilkinson, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena

    Scott Wilkinson is the top lawyer for the Atlanta Hawks, one of the NBA’s 30 member clubs. I had the great honor of talking with Scott about his career and background, and he also had some advice for law students interested in sports law. Check out my interview with Scott below in this latest JSEL Career Spotlight. Name and Position: Scott Wilkinson, EVP, Chief Legal Officer, ATL Hawks, LLC Practice Areas/Industries: Manage all business legal matters for ATL Hawks, LLC Education: A.B. Duke University (4-year football scholarship) J.D. Duke University Law School What do you most enjoy about your job? I […]

  • Career Spotlight – Emilio García Silvero, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, FIFA

    Career Spotlight – Emilio García Silvero, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, FIFA

    Ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, JSEL’s Marvellous Iheukwumere interviewed Emilio García Silvero, the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at FIFA. Emilio shared his career journey and advice for students. Name, Position, and Location Emilio García Silvero, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at FIFA, Zurich, Switzerland. Practice Areas/Industries I’m a lawyer specializing in international sports law, with a clear inclination towards international arbitration disputes (under the jurisdiction of the Court of Arbitration for Sport) in the context of football (soccer) matters. Education I earned my J.D. at the University of Extremadura (2000, Caceres, Spain), and I obtained my Ph.D. […]

  • Career Spotlight – Jennifer Liu, Chief Legal Officer, The Pokémon Company International, Inc.

    Career Spotlight – Jennifer Liu, Chief Legal Officer, The Pokémon Company International, Inc.

    Twenty-five years ago tomorrow, the storied Pokémon franchise began with the Japan release of Pocket Monsters Red and Green on the Game Boy. Many of us recall playing classics like Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow, Gold/Silver/Crystal, and others through the years. When I initially went home at the start of the pandemic, I found my old Game Boy and a copy of Pokémon Emerald, and I took a trip down memory lane (and through the Elite Four, again) with my level 86 Swampert and the rest of the team. Ahead of Pokémon’s 25th Anniversary, we have a special treat here at JSEL. I interviewed Jennifer Liu, the […]

  • Career Spotlight – Chidi Oteh of Ropes & Gray LLP

    Career Spotlight – Chidi Oteh of Ropes & Gray LLP

    Chidi Oteh is an experienced associate at Ropes & Gray LLP in Boston in their asset management and sports groups. In his sports practice, Chidi works on the negotiation of employment, sponsorship, media and speaking arrangements for various collegiate and professional coaches, administrators and broadcasters. In addition, he assists in the negotiation of sponsorship, licensing, joint venture, broadcast and media rights agreements for professional leagues, teams, and colleges and universities. Chidi also has experience on the team side, having spent a year as associate counsel for the Oakland A’s and San Jose Earthquakes. During the Ropes & Gray Summer Program, Chidi […]

  • Career Spotlight – Hannah Gordon, Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel, San Francisco 49ers

    Career Spotlight – Hannah Gordon, Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel, San Francisco 49ers

    Hannah Gordon is the Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel for the San Francisco 49ers. In her role, Gordon oversees Legal, Public Affairs and Strategic Communications, Risk Management, Community Relations, Fan Engagement, the 49ers Museum, and the 49ers Foundation, including its award-winning direct programs, 49ers EDU, which excites youth about STEAM through football, and 49ers PREP, which promotes wellness for youth, including through free in-school programming and free co-ed flag football leagues around the Bay Area. Under her guidance, the 49ers have been named the ESPN Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year, Pop Warner Little Scholars Team of the Year, and […]

  • David Marroso, O’Melveny & Myers LLP

    Editor’s Note: Welcome to Career Spotlights, where we publish short-form interviews with real-world sports/entertainment-industry practitioners who are employed by (or alumni of) our partner firms. David Marroso, Partner, Century City, Los Angeles, CA Practice Areas/Industries:  Sports and Entertainment Litigation Education:  Harvard Law School Hometown: Las Vegas You Picked O’Melveny Because:  Warren Christopher “Typical” Workday:  No such thing.  Every day is full of surprises. Favorite Part Of Your Job:  Learning new industries, businesses, and client-focused strategies What Fires You Up:  Trials  What You Would Tell Yourself In Law School:  Slow down. Person You’d Most Like To Meet In Your Industry:  Chief Justice John Roberts CSEL x JSEL Members Might Be […]

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