Kirkland & Ellis

Sport

Jason Krochak is a corporate partner in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP and a leading force at the intersection of sports, media and gaming. With a dynamic and wide-ranging corporate practice, Jason has built a reputation as a go-to advisor for some of the most sophisticated and high-profile players shaping the global sports ecosystem.

Jason represents an elite roster of clients, including private capital firms, professional sports teams and owners, leagues, college conferences, financial institutions, sportsbooks and other strategic industry leaders. His work spans the full spectrum of complex, high-stakes transactions — ranging from acquisitions, joint ventures and league expansions to financings, governance matters and cutting-edge commercial arrangements, including naming rights, sponsorship, media and licensing deals. Known for his commercial instincts and ability to navigate multifaceted transactions, Jason is a trusted partner to clients operating at the forefront of the industry.

Former partner, Proskauer Rose LLP

Advisory Board, Legal Outreach

Advisory Board, Michigan Sports Business Conference

Co-Chair, Entertainment, Media, Intellectual Property & Sports Section, New York County Lawyers Association

Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude

University of Michigan, M.Acc.

University of Michigan, B.A., with Highest Distinction