Betsy Philpott

Experience

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  Weil Gotshal and Manges

  May 2003 - Jul 2005

  Litigation Legal Assistant
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  McDermott Will & Emery

  Sept 2008 - Jan 2013

  Associate
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  Major League Soccer Players Union

  Dec 2013 - Jul 2014

  Law Clerk
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  Washington Nationals

  Apr 2014 - now

  I successfully perform a pivotal executive position, leading the legal, human resources, IT, and Risk Management departments of the team. I started as an independent contributor, earned multiple significant promotions, and advanced through the ranks due to exceptional leadership and performance.➥Oversees daily operations encompassing commercial transactions, corporate governance, intellectual property, negotiations, employment and risk management, litigation, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance.➥Manages comprehensive employment practices, providing guidance across various facets, including labor, benefits, investigations, hiring, discipline, termination, and professional development. ➥Negotiated multiple impactful strategic partnerships, including with a sports betting entity, and a highly intricate legal structure to successfully secure a seven-figure deal with a DAO over a span of five years. ➥Governs agreements pertaining to corporate sponsorship, data use, and sharing, marketing, advertising, software and technology licenses, ticketing, ticket brokers, concessionaires, merchandise, equipment leases, financial activities, medical services, staffing, events, and various other matters.➥Achieved numerous honors and recognitions throughout my career, including being featured in VanGuard Magazine in 2021, Profile Magazine in 2022, and on the cover of Washington Lawyer in 2023. ➥Received the “Outstanding Chief Legal Officer” award from ACC National Capital Region in 2022, and my insights have been featured on podcasts such as “In-House Influence” in 2022 and “How I Lawyer” in 2023. Show less

  • Chief Legal Officer

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Senior Vice President & General Counsel

    Jan 2022 - Oct 2024

  • Vice President & General Counsel

    Feb 2020 - Jan 2022

  • Deputy General Counsel

    Jan 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Counsel

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Legal Affiars Specialist

    Apr 2014 - Jan 2016
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  Georgetown University

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2021

  Capstone Advisor, Sports Industry Management Program