James Friedman

James Friedman has a diverse work experience in strategy and planning roles across various companies. James is currently working as the SVP, Director of Strategy at Leo Burnett. Prior to that, they served as the SVP of Strategy at the community and as the Director of Strategy at FCB New York. James has also worked as a Co-Owner at Passé Projects & Publishing and as a Strategy Director at Droga5, J. Walter Thompson Worldwide, The Barbarian Group, and Ogilvy & Mather. Additionally, they were a Senior Planner at VICE Media, Inc. and has experience as a self-employed Integrated Strategic Leader.

James Friedman graduated with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree in Entertainment Law and Intellectual Property from Brooklyn Law School in 2012. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History from Columbia University in 2001. James attended Georgetown Day School from 1988 to 1997, but no degree or field of study is specified. In addition, they have passed the New York State Bar Examination, and their admission is currently pending.