Dan Nabel

Dan Nabel leads the legal function for Games, Intellectual Property, and Commercial Litigation at Riot Games. He began his career at Greenberg Glusker LLP successfully litigating numerous cases in diverse areas such as real estate, business, and intellectual property. His proficiency extends to academia, where he teaches “Video Game Law” at USC Gould School of Law and co-authored the notable work “Video Game Law in a Nutshell.” Dan is co-founder of the blog GAME CHANGERS, a video game law blog.

Before Riot Games, Nabel directed the Intellectual Property & Technology Law Clinic at USC Gould, supervising law students in public interest cases. His leadership resulted in the first-ever Digital Millennium Copyright Act exemption for agricultural machinery repair, a landmark decision in intellectual property law. His commitment to the legal community is further emphasized by his role as President-Elect for the Los Angeles Copyright Society and by publishing over 50 articles in trade publications. Nabel’s extensive professional achievements and dedication to public interest make him a respected figure in his field. Dan earned his J.D. from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, and his bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Barbara. Dan Nabel has provided pro bono legal services to numerous clients of the Alliance for Children’s Rights and Public Counsel in adoption, immigration, fraud, and elder abuse cases. He served eight years on the board of CASA of Los Angeles.