Chanel Soma
About Chanel Soma
Chanel Soma is an Associate Counsel at the NBA with extensive experience in legal roles across the media and broadcasting sectors in South Africa.
Current Role at National Basketball Association
Chanel Soma is serving as Associate Counsel at the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 2021. Her role is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. In this position, she utilizes her legal expertise to address regulatory and compliance issues, data protection, and privacy matters within the organization.
Past Experience at The Walt Disney Company
From 2019 to 2021, Chanel Soma worked at The Walt Disney Company as Legal Counsel in South Africa. During her tenure of two years, she was responsible for managing legal affairs, which included regulatory compliance, data protection, and privacy. Her work ensured that legal protocols were followed accurately within the company.
Legal Counsel at Fox Networks Group Africa
Chanel Soma held the position of Legal Counsel Africa at Fox Networks Group from 2018 to 2022. Over the course of four years, she was involved in handling legal concerns specifically for the African continent, focusing on regulatory compliance, commercial litigation, and consumer protection.
Early Career at Werksmans Attorneys and LindsayKeller Attorneys
Chanel Soma began her legal career at LindsayKeller Attorneys, where she worked as an Associate from 2009 to 2012 in Johannesburg. She then moved to Werksmans Attorneys and served as a Senior Associate from 2016 to 2017. In these roles, she gained experience in commercial litigation and competition law.
Educational Background at University of the Witwatersrand
Chanel Soma completed her academic training at the University of the Witwatersrand. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs in 2004, a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in 2008, and a Master's Degree in Communications Law in 2014. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in multiple areas of law.