Jesse Sacks
About Jesse Sacks
Jesse Sacks serves as Senior Counsel at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., where he specializes in entertainment law and construction law. He has a background that includes experience at Lehman Brothers, Sixpoint Partners, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, along with a J.D. from New York University School of Law.
Current Role at Madison Square Garden
Jesse Sacks serves as Senior Counsel at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., a position held since 2018. In this role, Sacks focuses on construction law and specializes in entertainment law, particularly in the areas of productions and immersive environments. His expertise contributes to the legal framework necessary for the development and execution of various entertainment projects within the organization.
Previous Experience at Lehman Brothers
Before joining Madison Square Garden, Jesse Sacks worked as an Analyst at Lehman Brothers from 2005 to 2009. During this four-year tenure, he gained valuable experience in financial analysis and corporate operations, which laid a foundation for his subsequent roles in the legal and entertainment sectors.
Legal Career at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Following his time at Lehman Brothers, Jesse Sacks served as an Associate at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP from 2013 to 2018. In this five-year role, he developed his legal skills and gained experience in various aspects of law, which prepared him for his current position at Madison Square Garden Entertainment.
Education and Academic Background
Jesse Sacks earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from New York University School of Law, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classics and Architectural Studies at Brown University from 2001 to 2005. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in law and construction.
Experience at Sixpoint Partners
Jesse Sacks briefly worked as an Analyst at Sixpoint Partners in 2009 for a duration of nine months. This experience contributed to his understanding of financial and analytical processes, further enhancing his professional skill set before transitioning into legal roles.