John Jeffrey

John Jeffrey is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in the entertainment and technology sectors. Currently serving as General Counsel and Secretary at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) since 2003, John has been instrumental in overseeing legal affairs for this prominent multistakeholder organization. Prior to ICANN, John held the position of General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Live365 from 1999 to 2003, and served as Senior Counsel for Legal Affairs at Discovery Communications, Inc. from 1997 to 1999. Earlier career roles include Vice President of Business Affairs and General Counsel for AND Interactive and TCI Interactive, as well as Manager of Business and Legal Affairs at Fox Television. John began a legal career as a Litigation Attorney in Los Angeles law firms between 1988 and 1993. Academic qualifications include a Juris Doctorate from Southwestern Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Dayton, along with studies at the Paris Institute of International and Comparative Law.