Jessica Yang
About Jessica Yang
Jessica Yang is the Legal Counsel at NBA China, with extensive experience in both Hong Kong and New York legal markets.
Company
Jessica Yang is currently working at the National Basketball Association (NBA) as Legal Counsel at NBA China. She has been serving in this role since August 2014. Based in New York, she manages various legal affairs for NBA China, leveraging her extensive experience in international law.
Previous Positions
Before joining the NBA, Jessica Yang worked at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP as a Legal Assistant from 2011 to 2014. Her responsibilities at this top-tier law firm included assisting with complex legal documentation and providing support on various legal matters. Prior to this, she served as a PRC Associate at Deacons in Hong Kong, where she worked for four years from 2007 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Yang has a robust educational background in law. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Law from Tsinghua University, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. Following this, she pursued a Master’s degree in Law at the City University of Hong Kong, completing her studies there in 2007. This extensive academic foundation has equipped her with a thorough understanding of various legal systems.
Background
Jessica Yang has a comprehensive background in both the Hong Kong and New York legal markets. Her career spans prestigious roles at top law firms and a global sports organization. This diverse experience has provided her with a unique perspective on international law and legal practices in different jurisdictions.