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Business and Corporate Area of Expertise

Career Pathways

Through our business and corporate areas of excellence, an education at ASU Law opens doors to a wide array of opportunities across various sectors. Graduates are prepared for dynamic roles, such as corporate counsels, sports agents, compliance officers and patent attorneys. With specialized knowledge and practical experience from our academic programs, our alumni excel in legal practice, business leadership and entrepreneurial ventures, positioning themselves as leaders in a global marketplace.


Professor Don Gibson shaking hands with an ASU Law student during a graduation event.

Types of careers in this field

  • Agency
  • Business analytics
  • College athletics administration
  • Compliance officer
  • Global sports business
  • Human resources director
  • Indian gaming executive
  • In-house counsel
  • Legal affairs
  • NCAA compliance
  • Operations
  • Player management
  • Private law firm attorney
  • Sports betting
  • Sports entrepreneurship 
  • Sports marketing
  • Talent acquisition
Kurt “KJ” Russell Jr.

 

Kurt “KJ” Russell Jr., Juris Doctor and Master of Sports, Law and Business

KJ graduated ASU Law with concurrent JD and MSLB degrees, putting those sports dreams of his youth to use in the legal field.

“During my time at ASU Law, one of the most profound lessons I learned was the paramount importance of relationships with classmates, mentors and sponsors. While I anticipated the academic rigor and legal knowledge gained in the classroom, what truly surprised me was the transformative impact of forging meaningful connections with my peers and mentors. I realized that these relationships with my fellow students weren’t just about studying together; they were about cultivating a network of future colleagues and industry mates.”

Read KJ's story

Career Services

Your career growth partner during and after law school 

ASU Law provides students with a personally tailored experience, giving them the flexibility to maximize their education and career opportunities to land their ideal jobs.

From their first day, the Career Services office engages students in career development guidance and resources to contribute to their post-graduation success. This relationship with career services allows students to access a variety of resources such as resume and cover letter reviews, interview prep, one-on-one counseling and access to our online job board.

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Camdyn Rael

ASU Law grad uses degree to fuel new career

Meet MHREL alum, Camdyn Rael.

“I have always found it inspiring to see the positive impact that HR professionals can have on the organizations they support. As someone who really enjoys learning, I also hope to possibly continue my studies in the future by exploring additional areas of the law and sustainable fashion design.”

Rael, a New American University scholar, plans to use her MHREL degree to enter the human resources field with a strong legal foundation and a passion for helping people in the workplace.

Read Camdyn's story.