Episode 76 - Jonathan Israel talks working in-house for the NBA, Labor & Employment, co-chairing Foley’s Sports & Entertainment Industry Team, and the importance of taking ownership of your career

The Path & The Practice · Jan 20, 2022 · 42m

This episode features a conversation with Jonathan Israel a partner in Foley’s New York, an experienced labor & employment attorney, and co-chair of Foley’s Sports & Entertainment Industry Team. In this discussion, Jon reflects on growing-up in Palos Verdes, CA, attending Harvard University for undergrad and Columbia Law School. He also reflects on his decision to focus on labor & employment and how it led to the opportunity to join the National Basketball Association as in-house counsel. John discusses his time at the NBA and his eventual decision to return to private practice. John also…