Previously, Miller oversaw legal affairs for the company`s North America region and served as general counsel for Converse, a subsidiary brand of the company. Previously, she was in-house counsel at the law firms of Paul Hastings and Sullivan & Cromwell. Nike`s legal department also actively contributes to efforts that have attracted minority law students from across the United States, such as internships and internship opportunities. In addition, the department is particularly proud of its support of the NBA Crump Law Camp scholarships at Howard University School of Law, which offers students of color the opportunity to develop their interest in a career in law. Moreover, this special pride stems from Nike`s recognition that diversity is a process, not an outcome, and that, true to one of its corporate mantras, “there is no finish line.” NIKE, Inc. knows how to sell sneakers. And clothes. And just about anything an athlete could need. Nike`s sales teams are the first port of call to put these products in the hands of the customer. Through long-lasting relationships with wholesale partners around the world, from a specialty store in Rome to a department store in Manhattan, Nike Sales delivers impactful products, experiences, and brand stories. Xiumei Dong reports on the news of the legal industry focusing on the firm`s strategy and growth, in-house counsel and the legal market in Washington, D.C. Contact them at Xiumei.Dong@thomsonreuters.com. “Most large companies have significant internal operations, a real transformation from the moment I started practicing,” she said, noting that in-house legal departments can provide companies with more nuanced and mission-oriented advice while being more cost-effective and efficient than external law firms.
“A lot of research shows that a company`s long-term senior lawyers are very strongly correlated with the growth and health of the business. Lawyers who understand the transaction can recognize the firm`s risk tolerance and therefore adapt to it and be more flexible – and that makes a big difference. This is certainly our experience at Nike. With a mission to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world, the power of sport is at the heart of Nike`s DNA. The Social & Community Impact (SCI) team fulfills this mission through a sport-focused community portfolio that engages partners, organizations, experts, Nike internal teams and others to move the world and empower children. Today, the world is moving less and less, and this generation of children is the least physically active of all time. Using our resources and ability to inspire, the SCI team engages Nike`s footprint, employees, consumers and the world to change the paradigm of physical inactivity. From our flagship website to five-star mobile apps to the retail experience, our digital teams at NIKE are reimagining how design and technology come together to serve consumers more directly and personally. We bring together cutting-edge technology and the world`s most creative thinkers to create cutting-edge innovation for consumers. We hire business executives, product and website retailers, digital marketers, planners, product managers, strategists, data scientists, engineers, membership experts, designers, and analytics talent to create world-class retail and e-commerce experiences. Our teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary and collaborative, collectively providing access to premium products and immersive experiences to help our customers make exercise a daily habit. Building and maintaining a team requires team members to be able to work in harmony with each other.
That means hiring the right people — and, yes, firing. “It`s called managing with courage,” she said. “It can be a solitary job. All the people I`m close to, maybe I should fire one day. Zamora succeeded Rodney Pratt, who spent Rodney Pratt as general counsel at Converse last year, who spent a decade internally at Nike, most recently as vice president of the company`s Office of Operations, Innovation and Strategic Initiatives. Nike Direct is the face of Nike. A career at Nike Direct requires creativity and ambition while providing the opportunity to grow with world-class teammates and retail partners. Our team brings together physical and digital retail, giving consumers full access to premium products and immersive experiences every day.
NIKE, Inc. Supply Chain Team is the engine that drives products worldwide. Supply chain experts ensure that nearly a billion units of footwear, apparel and equipment arrive at the right place at the right time each year. Nike doesn`t just help athletes fly on the field, on the field or on the runway – its aviation team transports people to even higher altitudes. Nike pilots, mechanics and other air travel supporters protect the company`s human capital and resources. Around the world, the Nike Aviation team oversees flight operations to ensure safety, productivity and connectivity within the company. The Creative Artists Agency appointed Krane as General Counsel in March. A Nike spokeswoman confirmed that Miller, Krane`s successor in his highest legal role, was again promoted from general counsel to general counsel in June.
Through her course and a series of public discussions, law and business students gained an insider`s perspective on the soft skills and legal education essential to a career as an in-house lawyer. Nike Sports marketing professionals provide the vital link between the company and Nike-sponsored athletes, clubs and federations around the world. Sports marketers work with leading athletes to gather information about existing and future products, gather inspiring stories about the sport, and nurture long-term relationships between athletes and the company. The team develops and implements sports marketing strategies, obtains approvals and licensing agreements, and acts as a Nike ambassador for the global sports community. Their relationships are the foundation of Nike product development: Nike creates exceptional products because its employees listen to exceptional athletes. Nike CEO John Donahoe praised Miller`s “combination of leadership, passion and legal and business expertise” in a statement. Strategic planning teams ensure Nike moves in the right direction by leading the strategic business planning process and leading transformation projects across all of Nike`s business units and geographies. Integrated into teams across the enterprise, strategy experts examine complex business problems.
conducting consumer, competitive and market analyses; Create financial models and develop action plans. Strategic planning teams help write the future of sports by charting Nike`s path into the future. The mission of Government and Public Affairs is to drive inspiration and innovation in Nike`s global engagement with governments. The team fosters business success through innovative partnerships, communication and leadership to influence government policy, public policy, business decisions and competitive segregation. Government & Public Affairs leverages our resources and ability to innovate, working with other diverse teams to execute Nike`s policy and legislative agenda. NIKE, Inc. is in constant motion. Administrative staff help Nike teams around the world keep pace with the company`s fast.