Karen Tong
About Karen Tong
Karen Tong is the Senior Director & Legal Counsel at the National Basketball Association (NBA) with extensive experience in legal consulting and counsel roles across various industries.
Company
Karen Tong currently serves as the Senior Director & Legal Counsel at the National Basketball Association (NBA). In this capacity, she provides legal guidance and strategic advice to the organization, leveraging her extensive experience in various legal domains.
Title
Karen Tong holds the title of Senior Director & Legal Counsel at the NBA, a position she has been in since 2023. In this role, she offers legal counsel on strategic and business operations, with a particular focus on fast-moving industries such as media, entertainment, and sports.
Past Experience
Karen Tong has an extensive background in legal consultancy and advisory roles. She worked as a Legal Consultant at Wellington Legal from 2020 to 2023. She also served as Outside Counsel at Mattel, Inc. from 2018 to 2023. Before that, she was a Legal Consultant at Axiom from 2015 to 2023 and a Counsel at BBC Worldwide from 2014 to 2015. Earlier in her career, she worked as Associate Counsel at Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. from 2007 to 2014 and as a Solicitor in Corporate at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer from 2004 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Karen Tong holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from UCL and a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws from City University of Hong Kong. She possesses particular expertise in licensing, media, entertainment, technology, sports, retail, and merchandise. Additionally, she has experience in advising on attractions and events, providing a well-rounded legal background suited for complex business environments.
Background
Karen Tong has built a distinguished career in the legal field, with significant roles spanning major companies and industries. With a deep understanding of both the strategic and operational aspects of business, she has been pivotal in advising on various legal issues across fast-moving sectors. Her background includes notable stints in media, entertainment, technology, and corporate law.