James Johnston

James Johnston is a legal professional currently serving as an Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates, a position held since September 2019 following a Summer Associate role with the firm in 2018. Johnston has valuable experience as a Legal Intern for the Office of the General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2017, and served as a Staff Assistant for Admissions at the University at Albany's Rockefeller College in 2016, where responsibilities included acting as interim graduate admissions director. Previous experience as the Owner of JJDJ Mobile Disc Jockey Service from 2009 to 2016 and a Student Assistant for the Health Unit at the NYS Division of the Budget further contribute to a diverse professional background. Educational accomplishments include a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, a Master of Public Administration from the University at Albany, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry from SUNY Oneonta, complemented by minors in Business and Event Planning.