Carissa Coze is a distinguished partner at Jenner & Block, specializing in media, technology, sports, and gaming, with extensive experience in managing complex transactions for high-profile clients. Since November 2011, Carissa has successfully facilitated mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. In addition to legal practice, Carissa serves as the Director and Chair of the Resource Development Committee for the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, focusing on achieving equal justice for low-income individuals through direct representation and community education. Carissa previously held board membership at Visual Communications, advocating for accurate representation of Asian Pacific American communities. Prior to Jenner & Block, Carissa was a partner at Hogan Lovells US LLP and Thelen Reid & Priest LLP. Carissa holds a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law and a Master of Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley.