#16: Garth Towan (Olympics) - How to become a Sports Lawyer for the Olympic Games

This week we bring you a very special episode direct from Olympic House, Switzerland! Garth Towan (Commercial Counsel) gives us an incredible account into his career path to becoming a Sports Lawyer and an insight into day to day life working at everybody’s dream organisation - the International Olympic Committee!After growing up in the Victorian Country town of Balliang, Garth studied Law at Deakin and Melbourne University and held roles working at a Sports Firm that allowed him to deal with major sports federations within Australia. But in 2018, Garth packed his bags and moved his life over to Lausanne, Switzerland to take up his dream role at the IOC.Garth shares with us his wealth of knowledge in creating outstanding early experience and building a deep resume, how you can utilise networking and opportunities in Sports Law and the unbelievable commercial planning for the long and short term timelines of the 2020, 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games - in an episode that simply cannot be missed!We cover:Garth's number 1 tip to create opportunities during Covid-19What day to day life as a Commercial Counsel at the IOC.Garth’s sliding doors moment with a literal ‘elevator pitch’.Why Lausanne, Switzerland is considered the International sporting hub.An update from the delayed Tokyo Olympics and the commercial planning involved eight years out from the 2028 LA Olympics.Plus heaps more!*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to land guests!*Keen to add outstanding experience to your resume? Download our FREE eBook at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeConnect with GarthConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.