Podcast Episode 76: Jonathan Israel, Partner – Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

This episode of The Path & The Practice features a
conversation with Jonathan
Israel, a partner in Foley’s New York office, 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 discusses the
firm’s Sports & Entertainment Industry Team, and gives a
wonderful history of the group and its deep roots in professional
sports. Finally, John reflects on what’s kept him at Foley and
provides fantastic advice on the importance of taking ownership of
your career. Listen to the full discussion below. 
 

Jon’s Profile: 

• Title: Partner




• Practice Area: Labor & Employment




• Foley Office:  New York




• Hometown: Palos Verdes, CA




• College: Harvard University




• Law School: Columbia School of Law

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