Jason Yurasek

Jason Yurasek, a highly experienced legal professional, currently serves as the general counsel at craigslist, Inc., one of the most popular websites globally.

With a strong background in complex litigation, he provides top-notch first chair litigation skills and handles legal issues and outside counsel across various domains.

Beyond his role at craigslist, Jason is actively involved in several boards of directors, both for-profit and not-for-profit, offering valuable insights as an advisor, secretary, general counsel, chief operating officer, and senior vice-president.

His educational journey includes a BA with a double major in English & Philosophy from Indiana University Bloomington, a Juris Doctor degree from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, and further law studies at Capital University Law School.

Throughout his career, Jason has held significant positions such as founder at The JY Law Firm, PC, COO, General Counsel, SVP, and Secretary at The Craig Newmark Foundation, as well as partnerships at reputed firms like Perkins Coie LLP and Bingham McCutchen LLP.

His expertise lies in developing innovative legal strategies aligned with business goals, providing expert advice to mitigate legal risks while maximizing positive outcomes for businesses and stakeholders.