Johnny Graves

Johnny Graves serves as Associate General Counsel & Senior Director for Legal & Business Affairs at Mattel, Inc., a position held since 2002. In this role, Johnny leads a team responsible for legal and business advice across various functions, including marketing, digital products, and contract negotiations, with a specialized focus on IP transactions and regulatory issues related to online marketing for children. Prior experience includes positions at Irell & Manella LLP as Expert Counsel, Sr. Director, and Counsel, where Johnny represented technology and media companies in intellectual property and transactional matters. Initial legal experience includes an internship at Lucasfilm and a legal internship with the California Department of Justice. Johnny holds a JD from the University of California, Berkeley, an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management, and a BA in Communication Studies from UCLA.