Christopher McLaurin
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Chris is Committed to excellence and a hard worker.
James Savoy
Chris is Committed to excellence and a hard worker.
James Savoy
Chris is Committed to excellence and a hard worker.
James Savoy
Chris is Committed to excellence and a hard worker.
Credentials
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Deal Structures and Documents for M&A Deals
Hotshot Inc.Sep, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Harvard Black Law Students Association
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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New Membership Engagement Committee Chair
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Summer Associate
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May 2022 - Jul 2022
• Mergers and Acquisitions • Banking • Capital Markets • Mergers and Acquisitions • Banking • Capital Markets
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Elevate Sports Limited
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Spectator Sports
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Management & Sports Development Consultant
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Jun 2016 - Apr 2021
Developed operational plans, SWOT analysis, and financial models for professional sports leagues. Provided consulting and operations support to start-ups, investment companies, and talent agencies, including the NFL, Stone Capital, and Fosun Capital. Introduced sports management and commercial sponsorship strategies to team and league operators in China. Developed operational plans, SWOT analysis, and financial models for professional sports leagues. Provided consulting and operations support to start-ups, investment companies, and talent agencies, including the NFL, Stone Capital, and Fosun Capital. Introduced sports management and commercial sponsorship strategies to team and league operators in China.
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International Sports Group / Nike Sports Camps Greater China
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Hong Kong
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Jun 2017 - Apr 2019
Established Nike Sports Camps’ first football operation in Asia, achieving on-budget project execution and key milestones within 18 months. Managed a 12-person executive team on training service, sales, marketing, accounting, and events. Designed operations and built licensing models for programs in Chongqing and Guizhou. Established Nike Sports Camps’ first football operation in Asia, achieving on-budget project execution and key milestones within 18 months. Managed a 12-person executive team on training service, sales, marketing, accounting, and events. Designed operations and built licensing models for programs in Chongqing and Guizhou.
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American Football League of China (AFLC)
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Spectator Sports
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Founder & Commissioner
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Aug 2013 - May 2017
Founded the American Football League of China (AFLC), the first football league in China, currently known as the China National Football League, with over 18 teams in 12 provinces. Engaged investors, sports teams, government officials, international media to organize a competitive platform for developing football in China. Drafted company by-laws and governing charter that established team and league obligations, media rights, financial arrangements, expansion plans, governance, and tax affairs. Founded the American Football League of China (AFLC), the first football league in China, currently known as the China National Football League, with over 18 teams in 12 provinces. Engaged investors, sports teams, government officials, international media to organize a competitive platform for developing football in China. Drafted company by-laws and governing charter that established team and league obligations, media rights, financial arrangements, expansion plans, governance, and tax affairs.
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Gridiron Leaders Foundation
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International Affairs
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Executive Director
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Jun 2014 - Jun 2016
Co-founded the US-China relations non-profit and China I-NGO cultural exchange. Fundraised more than $150,000 to host a competitive 9-month leadership and cultural exchange program for former NCAA athletes. Coordinated related marketing, communication, experiential work placements, orientation programming, community engagements, and language classes. Co-founded the US-China relations non-profit and China I-NGO cultural exchange. Fundraised more than $150,000 to host a competitive 9-month leadership and cultural exchange program for former NCAA athletes. Coordinated related marketing, communication, experiential work placements, orientation programming, community engagements, and language classes.
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Chongqing Liangjiang New Area Development & Investment Group Co., Ltd.
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China
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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International Project Manager
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Aug 2012 - Jun 2014
Led due diligence and investment research for Chongqing Municipal Science and Technology Commission’s “151” Project, a ¥1B fund for upgrading Chongqing’s cleantech sector. Edited English-language contracts between the Liang Jiang Capital and foreign companies. Assistant organizer for the Chinese-Hungarian Auto Research and Development Center in alliance with the Chongqing New Area Management Committee and Hungarian Innovation Consortium. Led due diligence and investment research for Chongqing Municipal Science and Technology Commission’s “151” Project, a ¥1B fund for upgrading Chongqing’s cleantech sector. Edited English-language contracts between the Liang Jiang Capital and foreign companies. Assistant organizer for the Chinese-Hungarian Auto Research and Development Center in alliance with the Chongqing New Area Management Committee and Hungarian Innovation Consortium.
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Henry Luce Foundation Inc
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Luce Scholar
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Jun 2012 - Jul 2013
A competitive fellowship program funded by the Henry Luce Foundation to enhance the understanding of Asia among potential leaders in American society. The program provides stipends, language training, and individualized professional placement in Asia for 15-18 Luce Scholars each year. A competitive fellowship program funded by the Henry Luce Foundation to enhance the understanding of Asia among potential leaders in American society. The program provides stipends, language training, and individualized professional placement in Asia for 15-18 Luce Scholars each year.
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The White House
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern - Domestic Policy
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Sep 2011 - Jan 2012
Analyzed research, wrote policy memos, and prepared slide decks for senior Administration officials as a policy analyst and administrative assistant to Racquel Russell, Special Assistant to the President for Mobility and Opportunity. Organized outreach meetings with advocacy and constituency groups to coordinate effective public policy decisions regarding issues of workforce development, poverty alleviation, child nutrition, and civil rights. Analyzed research, wrote policy memos, and prepared slide decks for senior Administration officials as a policy analyst and administrative assistant to Racquel Russell, Special Assistant to the President for Mobility and Opportunity. Organized outreach meetings with advocacy and constituency groups to coordinate effective public policy decisions regarding issues of workforce development, poverty alleviation, child nutrition, and civil rights.
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Runnymede Trust
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United Kingdom
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Think Tanks
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Affairs Intern
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Jan 2011 - May 2011
Contributed to the Runnymede Westminster Monitor Blog on the legislative impact on Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. Gathered and analyzed statistics on educational inequalities among BME groups. Organized a seminar on youth violence and gangs for community groups, non-profit organizations, academics, and public officials. Contributed to the Runnymede Westminster Monitor Blog on the legislative impact on Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. Gathered and analyzed statistics on educational inequalities among BME groups. Organized a seminar on youth violence and gangs for community groups, non-profit organizations, academics, and public officials.
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House of Commons - Toby Perkins, Member of Parliament
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London, England, United Kingdom
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Communications Intern
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Sep 2010 - Jan 2011
Managed written correspondence with constituents for Toby Perkins, MP for Chesterfield, England. Canvassed communities with Labour Party representatives, resulting in a successful bid for council elections. Conducted research on redistricting in the Parliamentary Voting System and Constituency Bill. Managed written correspondence with constituents for Toby Perkins, MP for Chesterfield, England. Canvassed communities with Labour Party representatives, resulting in a successful bid for council elections. Conducted research on redistricting in the Parliamentary Voting System and Constituency Bill.
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The Tomorrow Trust
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South Africa
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer/Intern
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Aug 2009 - May 2010
Conducted an ethnography of Tomorrow Trust participants regarding mentorship resources. Documented barriers for mentoring in South Africa and produced guidelines for mentors in the form of a handbook. Conducted an ethnography of Tomorrow Trust participants regarding mentorship resources. Documented barriers for mentoring in South Africa and produced guidelines for mentors in the form of a handbook.
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Humanity in Action
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fellow
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Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
Participated in seminars on minority rights led by leaders in social policy and grassroots organizing in France. Presented an article on the failures of universalism and group consciousness amongst Roma communities in France. Participated in seminars on minority rights led by leaders in social policy and grassroots organizing in France. Presented an article on the failures of universalism and group consciousness amongst Roma communities in France.
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Education
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Harvard Law School
Doctor of Law - JD -
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Master of Science - MS, Social Policy and Planning -
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts - BA, High Honors in History and Minor in Urban and Community Studies