Niloofar S.

About Niloofar S.

I am a senior legal executive with over 20 years of in-house experience guiding global entertainment and sports organizations—both privately-held and publicly-traded—through complex business and legal landscapes.Known for balancing strategic vision with pragmatic execution, I bring a steady, solutions-oriented leadership style to periods of transformation and growth, and to challenging business matters. I have a proven track record of maintaining and strengthening positive corporate culture during organizational change; designing and implementing scalable legal systems, policies, and governance practices; building and leading high-performing, collaborative legal teams that partner closely with business leaders; and providing clear, practical counsel to executive leadership and boards.I’m passionate about building and leading legal organizations that are respected, accessible, and aligned with company goals. I bring strategic insight, calm leadership, and a commitment to operational excellence.Skilled in Employment Law, Sports Law, Entertainment Law, Civil Litigation, Sports Litigation, Managing Outside Counsel, Regulatory Compliance, Ethics and Compliance, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Workplace Investigations, Government Investigations, Employment Contracts, M&A/post-M&A Integration, Crisis Management, Safety and Security, Corporate Communications, Legal Operations, and Immigration. Graduate of University of California, Berkeley - School of Law and UCLA undergraduate studies.(Opinions stated here are entirely my own, and not that of my employer.)

Experience

1. Deputy General Counsel - Litigation & Employment

   Creative Artists Agency

   Sep 2021 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

Education

• UCLA

  Bachelor's, Political Science

  1993 — 1996

• University of California, Berkeley - School of Law

  J.D.

  1996 — 1999