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James HuYoung

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VP, General Counsel at Foursquare
📍 Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States

James is a business-minded lawyer with a 17-year track record, currently serving as the General Counsel at Foursquare. His expertise spans tech and entertainment law, with previous experience at ViacomCBS. He is a graduate of Columbia Law School and is active in the broader legal community.

He is committed to the principle of “doing well by doing good” through meaningful, mission-furthering work. James values being part of a values-driven organization and is passionate about building human connection through his professional endeavors, including participation in organizations like the Asian American Bar Association.

In 2024, James was a panelist for the Asian American Bar Association of New York, where he discussed pathways to the General Counsels office.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
VP, General Counsel
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States
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Legal Leadership
Recently promoted to General Counsel, he actively discusses career pathways and hires for his legal team at Foursquare.
AAPI Legal Community
Engages with the legal community by participating as a panelist for the Asian American Bar Association of New York.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
VP, General Counsel
Foursquare
2-2023 - 9-2024
Associate General Counsel, Head of Commercial Legal
Foursquare
7-2022 - 2-2023
Senior Corporate Counsel, Head of Commercial Legal
Foursquare
8-2021 - 7-2022
Senior Corporate Counsel
Foursquare
9-2011 - 7-2020
Vice President, Assistant General Counsel
ViacomCBS
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Education
2003 - 2006
JD
Columbia Law School
1997 - 2001
BA
Columbia University
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