Joe Nahra
About Joe Nahra
Joe Nahra serves as the Senior Vice President of Legal and Business Affairs at Oak View Group since 2021, bringing extensive experience in sports law and contract negotiation. He also teaches courses on labor relations and intellectual property at New York University, having previously held a position as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University.
Current Role at Oak View Group
Joe Nahra serves as the Senior Vice President of Legal & Business Affairs at Oak View Group. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization from its New York office. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing legal matters and business affairs, leveraging his extensive background in sports law and contract negotiation.
Academic Involvement at New York University
Since 2011, Joe Nahra has been an Adjunct Professor at New York University. He teaches courses such as 'Labor Relations in Sports' and 'IP & Licensing' at NYU's Tisch Institute for Global Sport. His academic contributions focus on providing graduate sports business students with insights into the legal and business aspects of the sports industry.
Previous Experience at Creative Artists Agency
Prior to his current role, Joe Nahra worked for ten years at Creative Artists Agency as a Legal & Business Affairs Executive. His tenure there from 2010 to 2020 involved handling various legal matters for clients in the entertainment and sports sectors, further solidifying his expertise in sports law.
Educational Background
Joe Nahra holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Case Western Reserve University, which he earned from 1995 to 1998. He also completed a Master of Science in Sports Management at The Ohio State University in 1993. Additionally, he studied Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from 1987 to 1991.
Specialization in Sports Law
Joe Nahra specializes in various aspects of sports law, including contract negotiation and drafting, intellectual property and licensing, labor law, and arbitration. He has represented a diverse array of clients, including athletes, coaches, broadcasters, properties, brands, and venues, in a wide range of legal matters throughout his career.