Rana Dershowitz
About Rana Dershowitz
Rana Dershowitz serves as the Chief Business and Legal Affairs Officer at Aspen One, where he coordinates prioritization on capital projects and oversees various teams. He has extensive experience in legal and business affairs, having held significant positions at organizations such as Madison Square Garden and the US Olympic Committee.
Current Role at Aspen Skiing Company
Rana Dershowitz serves as the Chief Business and Legal Affairs Officer at Aspen One, a position held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for coordinating prioritization on capital projects within the organization. She works closely with the business line CEOs of Aspen Skiing Company and Aspen Hospitality, as well as the COO of AspenX. Her involvement in the 2023 restructure of Aspen Skiing Company and the formation of Aspen One highlights her strategic importance within the company.
Previous Experience in Legal Affairs
Before her current role, Rana Dershowitz held several significant positions in legal affairs. She served as the General Counsel for the US Olympic Committee from 2007 to 2014, where she managed legal matters for the organization. Prior to that, she was the Vice President of Legal and Business Affairs at Madison Square Garden, L.P. from 2001 to 2007. Her earlier experience includes working as an Associate at Grubman Indursky & Shire, P.C. and Fried Frank, where she gained foundational legal expertise.
Education and Academic Background
Rana Dershowitz has an extensive educational background. She earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from Harvard Law School from 1992 to 1995. Prior to that, she studied Anthropology at Harvard University, achieving an AB from 1988 to 1992. Additionally, she attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where she completed a program in Business Administration and Management in 2023. Her early education includes attending Hunter College High School and PS 124.
Leadership Roles in Aspen Skiing Company
Rana Dershowitz has held multiple leadership roles at Aspen Skiing Company. From 2014 to 2020, she served as Chief Legal Officer and Senior Vice President of Real Estate. Following this, she was appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Mountain Division and Chief Legal Officer from 2020 to 2023. In these positions, she oversaw various teams, including legal, sustainability and community relations, and planning and development, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives.
Board Membership at Roaring Fork Conservancy
Since 2020, Rana Dershowitz has been a Board Member at Roaring Fork Conservancy, an organization focused on protecting the Roaring Fork River and its tributaries in Colorado. Her involvement with the conservancy reflects her commitment to community relations and sustainability, aligning with her professional responsibilities at Aspen One.