Joey Graziano
About Joey Graziano
Joey Graziano is the Senior Vice President of Business Operations & Global Events at the NBA, with a diverse background in legal and business roles across various organizations.
Senior Vice President, Business Operations & Global Events
Joey Graziano currently holds the position of Senior Vice President, Business Operations & Global Events at the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the strategic management and execution of the NBA's global events. His leadership has played a significant role in enhancing the league's international presence.
Previous Roles at National Basketball Association (NBA)
Prior to his current role, Joey Graziano served as Vice President, Business Operations & Global Events at the NBA from 2020 to 2021. Before that, he was the Associate Vice President, Business Operations & Global Events from 2019 to 2020. During his tenure in these roles, he was instrumental in organizing and executing global events, further strengthening the NBA’s international footprint.
Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel at The Headfirst Companies
From 2015 to 2018, Joey Graziano worked as the Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel at The Headfirst Companies in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. In this capacity, he leveraged his strategic and legal skills to turn around underperforming organizations and develop new revenue streams, contributing to the company's financial success.
Legal and Early Career Experience
Joey Graziano's early career includes significant legal roles. He worked at the law firm Jones Day as a Litigation Associate from 2010 to 2013, with earlier roles as a Summer Associate in 2010 and 2011. Additionally, he served as an Associate at The World Bank's Office of Evaluation and Suspension from 2011 to 2012. His experience also includes positions as a Law Clerk at the National Veterans Legal Services Program and Co-Director at Beisbol y Libros.
Educational Background
Joey Graziano holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from Georgetown University Law Center, graduating magna cum laude. He also earned an L.L.M. in Public Law from the National University of Ireland, Galway, and a summa cum laude B.A. from Georgetown University. This combination of legal education and business acumen has been instrumental in his various executive roles.