John Dougherty

John Dougherty serves as the Chief of Staff and General Counsel at the University of North Carolina Asheville since July 2021, with previous roles including General Counsel and Interim General Counsel. Prior to this, Dougherty held multiple positions within the University of North Carolina System from 2014 to 2021, focusing on athletic and academic compliance policies. Early experience includes a Legal Externship in Athletic Risk Management at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Law Clerk position at the University of Vermont's Office of General Counsel. Dougherty also gained valuable insights through various research assistant roles and internships, contributing to projects on social media privacy and false advertising. Academic qualifications include a Juris Doctor and a Master of Arts in Sports Administration from the University of North Carolina, along with a Bachelor's degree in News-Editorial Journalism, Environmental Studies, and Sports Communication.