Emily Jackson is the Deputy General Counsel and Director of Legal (US) for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, and is currently located in Miami.   Emily began her career in private practice, where she developed an extensive corporate/commercial skill set, including specializations in intellectual property and entertainment law.  Emily has spent the last decade working in the sports and events industry, where she fell in love with the dynamic and fast paced environment of the sporting world.  Emily has worked with FIFA over the past five years, firstly helping to deliver the game-changing FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, and now delivering the FIFA World Cup 2026™ here in the US.