Clifford Chance has announced that Jill Kelley has joined its New York office as a partner, further strengthening the firm’s entertainment and sports sector capabilities.

 

Before joining Clifford Chance, Jill Kelley served as General Counsel and Vice President of Legal Affairs for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL).

 

Jill Kelley advises professional teams, leagues, operators and investors on sports and league advisory matters, including league and tournament formation, commercial transactions, and media commercial partnerships.

 

In 2026, Clifford Chance has hired a total of ten private capital partners globally.