Ep 108: Navigating The Legal Game: Finance & Sports Law with CJ Donald
Welcome to another episode of Break Into Law School! In this insightful conversation, our host, LoVetta Jenkins, sits down with CJ Donald, a seasoned lawyer specializing in financial transactions and sports law at Hayes and Boone LLP. CJ shares his journey from college to law school, providing valuable insights for aspiring law students and those interested in sports law and finance.
Meet CJ Donald
CJ Donald is an associate in the Finance Practice Group in the Dallas office of Haynes Boone. His practice focuses on the representation of financial institutions, private equity firms, and commercial borrowers in a variety of financial transactions. CJ also has experience with a variety of corporate matters, representing clients in the entertainment, hospitality, and sports industries.
Episode Highlights
CJ discusses his early interest in law and his decision to major in political science.
He highlights the need for law students to think about their specific legal interests.
CJ discusses his role which involves representing banks in commercial loan transactions. He specializes in commercial contracts between sports teams and vendors and sponsorship agreements.
Advice for Aspiring Law Students
CJ recommends considering the cost and ranking of law schools.
He encourages students to start networking early and not to wait until the third year of law school.
The Reality of Law School
CJ dispels myths about law school and highlights the difference between learning the law and practicing it.
Tweetable Quotes
“One thing I would tell the small business or medium-sized business owners is don’t hate the player, hate the game. Unless you’re ready to take advantage of all opportunities, then you can’t be upset when somebody else does.”