Ewelina Jarosz Zgoda
About Ewelina Jarosz Zgoda
Ewelina Jarosz Zgoda serves as the General Counsel at CD PROJEKT RED, specializing in intellectual property law with a focus on video games. She has held various legal positions in notable companies such as Diageo and GOG.com, and has an extensive academic background in law.
Work at CD Projekt Red
Ewelina Jarosz Zgoda serves as General Counsel at CD PROJEKT RED, a prominent video game developer and publisher known for titles such as The Witcher series and Cyberpunk 2077. She has held this position since 2021, overseeing legal matters and leading the legal team. Her role involves providing legal guidance on various aspects of game development, distribution, and intellectual property rights, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining CD PROJEKT RED, Ewelina Jarosz Zgoda accumulated extensive legal experience in various roles. She worked as Lead Legal Counsel at GOG.com from 2017 to 2020, where she was responsible for leading the legal team and advising on legal matters related to digital distribution. Prior to that, she served as Legal Counsel at Diageo in Poland from 2014 to 2017 and as an In-House Lawyer at Decathlon from 2012 to 2014. Her early career included roles as a Junior Associate and an Intern at various law firms.
Education and Expertise
Ewelina Jarosz Zgoda has a strong academic background in law, specializing in intellectual property law with a focus on the video game industry. She studied at the University of Warsaw, where she earned a Master of Law from 2006 to 2011. She furthered her studies at the Polish Academy of Sciences, where she was a PhD candidate in Intellectual Property Law from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, she participated in an exchange program at the University of Florida, studying Intellectual Property Law and ADR in 2010.
Legal Publications and Contributions
Ewelina Jarosz Zgoda has contributed to the legal field through her work as an Editor at C.H. Beck Publishing House from 2007 to 2009. Her editorial role involved reviewing and publishing legal texts, which enhanced her understanding of legal frameworks. She has also gained insights into marketing, distribution, and e-commerce law, which are crucial for her current role in the gaming industry.
Professional Development
Ewelina Jarosz Zgoda has pursued continuous professional development throughout her career. She completed the Copyright X program at Harvard Law School in 2019, focusing on copyright law. Additionally, she trained as a Trainee Legal Counsel at the Warsaw Bar Association from 2011 to 2014, gaining practical legal skills and knowledge essential for her subsequent roles in the legal sector.