Jim Lawson (sports executive)
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James J. Lawson is Chief Executive Officer of Woodbine Entertainment Group, a businessman and lawyer. Lawson was appointed CEO of Woodbine Entertainment in 2015.[1]
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Jim Lawson | |||
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Born |
(1958-08-10) August 10, 1958 (age 65) Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
Position | Centre | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
Nova Scotia Voyageurs Flint Generals | ||
NHL Draft |
120th overall, 1978 Montreal Canadiens | ||
Playing career | 1980ā1987 |
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Lawson was formerly the Chair of the Board of Governors for the Canadian Football League[2][failed verification] Lawson has served twice as interim Commissioner of the Canadian Football League. Lawson stepped down as Chair after the 2019 CFL season.[3]
He has been a partner at Torys LLP and Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP[2] and has served as a director of Algoma Steel, Zargon Energy Trust, Countryside Power Income Fund and Sleep Country Canada.[2][4]