Jachele Vélez
About Jachele Vélez
Jachele Vélez is an Associate Counsel for the WNBA and G League at the NBA, overseeing league expansion and governance matters.
Title at NBA
Jachele Vélez is currently serving as Associate Counsel for the WNBA and G League at the National Basketball Association (NBA). She began this role in 2023 and is based in New York, New York, United States.
Previous Legal Experience at Covington & Burling LLP
Jachele Vélez held multiple roles at Covington & Burling LLP in Washington D.C. Metro Area. She was a Senior Associate from 2019 to 2023, and earlier, an Associate from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she spent a summer as a Summer Associate in 2016.
Judicial Clerk Experience
Jachele Vélez served as a Judicial Law Clerk at the U.S. Courts of Appeals from 2018 to 2019. Her tenure lasted for 11 months.
Internship at The White House
In 2016, Jachele Vélez interned at the Office of White House Counsel during the Obama Administration. Her internship lasted for 3 months in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Education and Qualifications
Jachele Vélez has an impressive academic background with degrees from several prestigious institutions. She earned a Doctor of Law (JD) from Columbia Law School, a Master of Professional Studies in Sports Industry Management from Georgetown University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Hispanic Studies and History from Columbia University. She also attended Kent Place School.