James Mac Kay
About James Mac Kay
James Mac Kay is a Senior Client Contracts Attorney at King & Spalding, where he has worked since 2023 in New York, New York. He holds a J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law and has a diverse background in communications and legal internships.
Work at King & Spalding
James Mac Kay currently serves as a Senior Client Contracts Attorney at King & Spalding, a position he has held since 2023. He has previously worked at the firm in various roles, including Senior Lateral Conflicts Attorney and Lateral Conflicts Attorney, accumulating a total of over two years of experience in these positions. His work primarily takes place in the New York office.
Education and Expertise
James Mac Kay earned his Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Syracuse University College of Law, where he studied from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication from Boston College, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, he gained practical legal experience as a Student Attorney in the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic during his time at Syracuse University College of Law.
Background
James Mac Kay has a diverse background in communications and legal fields. He began his career with internships, including a role as a Public Relations Intern at McNeil, Gray and Rice in 2011 and as a Communications Intern at Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) in 2013. He also interned in the Communications and Marketing Department at the Toledo Museum of Art from 2012 to 2013.
Professional Experience
Before joining King & Spalding, James Mac Kay worked at Health Care REIT, now known as Welltower™, as part of a Summer Work Program in 2010. His early career also included significant internships that provided him with foundational skills in communication and public relations, which he has applied in his legal career.
High School Education
James Mac Kay completed his high school education at St. John's Jesuit High School & Academy, where he earned his High School Diploma from 2004 to 2008. This early education laid the groundwork for his subsequent academic and professional pursuits.