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Oklahoma City, Ok, Us

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

- Lead counsel for front office staff on matters related to employment and transactional matters- Draft, analyze, and structure all player contracts, agreements, and notices- Manage and maintain compliance with all NBA rules and regulations, including constitution and by-laws, operations manual, playing rules, collective bargaining agreement, league-issued memoranda- Facilitate execution of trade-related information and protocols- Handle player and staff visa/immigration processing- Educate staff on sports betting policies, information management, and confidentiality

San Francisco, California, United States

- Lead counsel on employment related issues including wage and hour law, workplace safety, disability leave requirements, workplace harassment, discrimination, litigation, termination, disciplinary action, litigation- Served as in-house counsel with focus on media production-related matters, including intellectual property rights, content clearance, trademark licensing, production agreements, and advertising standards.- Analyzed and advised on consumer, data privacy, website accessibility, software and technology agreements- Draft, modify, negotiate and supervise the execution complex agreements for development and production of programming, music licenses, event production, as well as other commercial agreements.- Advised business units on strategic and complex business and risk management matters. - Researched unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes and judicial decisions that may affect the Pac-12.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

- Drafted and negotiated agreements related to sponsorships, tickets, vendor services, merchandise, venue operations, events, technology, independent contractors, intellectual property licenses- Advised on legal and compliance matters, including sweepstakes, waivers, employee relations- Conducted investigations related to employee relations, issue disciplinary and corrective actions - Participated in settlement negotiations and managed EEOC charges - Reviewed and interpret rules, regulations, policies of the NBA and local, state and federal laws - Assisted with corporate governance, finance, litigation, data privacy and legal research

San Francisco, California, United States

- Drafted sponsorship agreements and cease and desist letters- Researched legal issues impacting collegiate sports and the business of sports media- Monitored COVID-19 public health, quarantine, and travel orders impacting Pac-12 schools

Eugene, Oregon

Monitored recruiting, student-athlete employment, book reimbursements, high school transcript evaluations, financial aid and competition eligibility in accordance with the NCAA DI Manual

Accepted through a competitive application process to a ten-week immersive program created as an alternative to internships that were canceled due to COVID-19. Focusing holistically on the sports industry and complete with: weekly speakers, coordinated panels and intensive networking across various organizations, industry leaders and peers with a shared interest.

White Plains, New York

- Drafted over one hundred labor, licensing, and construction contracts for the 2019 U.S. Open Tennis Tournament- Researched legalized and pending sports wagering legislation in all 50 states- Advised on regulation of anti-doping policies and therapeutic use exemptions in sports- Analyzed current CBD and marijuana sponsorship deals and laws- Reviewed latest data privacy, API developer, and advertising laws

Shanghai, China

- Optimized and generated core basketball and lifestyle content to diversify NBA IP offerings- Partnered with outside vendors to film content, identify KOLs and distribute NBA content - Developed and tracked KPIs and metrics to gauge content effectiveness and make recommendations

Shanghai, China

Responsible for content creation at the NBA China including:- Working on digital and social content strategy, programming and production for NBA China and its clients- Copywriting and daily management of vendors' procurement, legal, and finance processing- Researching and analyzing market data to develop content themes/topics targeted to the Chinese market- Supporting the integration of content activities within traditional marketing campaigns for Chinese New Year, NBA All-Star, NBA Playoffs, NBA Finals, NBA Draft- Conducting ongoing optimization audits to gauge content effectiveness and maximize output- Gathering data and handling analytics to make best practice recommendations

Greater New York City Area

- Product leader for key international digital initiatives, including international websites, mobile web and application products- Gathered and drafted business, technical and operational requirements across various internal departments and 3rd party development teams- Managed digital product timelines, launches and resources- Interacted with product managers, engineers, and designers to provide a consistent unified experience across all products- Assisted in launching and managing a portfolio of premium digital products including NBA App (iOS and Android), NBA LEAGUE PASS, NBA.com/China, other NBA international websites, NBA connected devices- Defined operational checklist and oversee overall quality of released products- Managed vendor relationships for projects that require outsourcing- Identified and recommended other digital products and vendors that enhance NBA digital products

Greater New York City Area

- Lead editor for NBA International Website and NBA App, which has over 12 million downloads- Produced daily top stories, news, videos, photos, games, and send push notifications - Original content writer for the NBA App- Conducted pre-game and post-game player interviews at Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center to drive traffic across all digital platforms- Supervised content plans and technical operations of NBA China, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, India, Indonesia and Philippines websites and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Line)- Developed the fan base of NBA official Sina Weibo account with over 32 million followers and 30 NBA teams' Sina Weibo accounts with over 18 million followers- Researched and analyzed the latest trends in digital consumption, and responsive design- Tracked and analyzed metrics for website, social media and mobile app usage- Guided users to NBA LEAGUE PASS- Used CSS, HTML, CMS, Photoshop, Google Analytics, Omniture, JIRA, and Basecamp

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

- Provided design recommendations to the ATP for their Chinese website and Chinese app, specific to sports consumption patterns of a Chinese audience- Analyzed Chinese websites and apps of sports organizations, sporting events, and sports teams to understand how sports is communicated and presented to a Chinese audience- Supervised and edited the daily articles, videos and photos posted on the ATP Chinese website, and social media accounts.- Translated sponsorship materials into Chinese

Shanghai, China

- Integral part of the team managing the Oct 2013 Shanghai Rolex Masters ATP 1000 Tennis Tournament- English/Chinese announcer for player introductions and sponsorship promotions in front of 15,000 spectators on the Grandstand and Center Court and broadcasted on CCTV5- Coordinator of player activities at tournament site: transportation, court bookings, fan appearances, etc- Assisted Player Services on-site to meet the needs of tennis players, coaches, and ATP staff - Assistant Organizer of the Shanghai ATP Challenger Tournament held in September 2013- Researched and developed management and sponsorship proposals

Waterville, Maine

- Conducted research and translation assignments in both English and Chinese for Professor Ankeney Weitz of the East Asian Studies and Art Department for her research and classes- Curated 3 Museum exhibits - including researching objects, writing labels, and layout of exhibition

Shanghai, China

- Responsible for all aspects of organizing an Eco-friendly art exhibit with over 200 artworks from 15 different countries including gathering of materials, layout and categorization of artwork, and online advertising of the event

Denver, Colorado

- Planned, organized, and oversaw weekly sporting events totaling over 1,000 participants at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, home of the MLS Colorado Rapids- Handled contracts and invoicing for clients

Jd Candidate 2021

Activities and Societies: Oregon Review of International Law, Executive Editor; Student Bar Association, 3L Representative; Professor.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Economics And East Asian Studies

Activities and Societies: Graduated with Distinction in East Asian Studies Major, Chinese Language Tutor, Intramural Sports, Tennis.

Chinese Language And Literature

High School Degree

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Tennis, Softball, Basketball, Tutor

Education record

Activities and Societies: Tennis, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Swimming