Dan Spillane
About Dan Spillane
Dan Spillane is the Senior Vice President & Assistant General Counsel for League Governance & Policy at the National Basketball Association. He has an extensive legal background with previous roles at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and the U.S. District Court, and holds degrees from Harvard Law School and the University of California, Berkeley.
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Dan Spillane holds the position of Senior Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, League Governance & Policy at the National Basketball Association. His role involves significant legal and governance responsibilities within the organization.
Current Role at National Basketball Association
Since 2007, Dan Spillane has been working at the National Basketball Association in the Greater New York City Area. His position as Senior Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, League Governance & Policy involves overseeing league governance and policy matters at one of the most prominent sports organizations.
Previous Experience at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
From 2000 to 2006, Dan Spillane worked as an Associate at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. Over six years, he gained valuable legal experience at this prestigious law firm, which is known for its expertise in corporate law and litigation.
Law Clerk at U.S. District Court
Dan Spillane served as a Law Clerk at the U.S. District Court from 1999 to 2000. This one-year clerkship provided him with firsthand experience in the judicial system, working directly with judges and gaining insights into federal court proceedings.
Education and Expertise
Dan Spillane's educational background includes a J.D. from Harvard Law School, obtained between 1996 and 1999. He also holds a B.A. in Economics, Political Science, and Legal Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, earned from 1991 to 1996. Prior to university, he attended Bellarmine College Preparatory, receiving his high school diploma in 1991.