John Robert Lewis Leader
Cohort 3
(2023 - 2024)
Sponsoring Organization: Nike
Undergraduate Institution: Cornell University (Science & Technology Studies)
Graduate Institution: Loyola University Chicago (JD/MBA)
Occupation: Lawyer
Career Goals/Interests: General Counsel/CEO
Current Region: Amsterdam, Netherlands
JRL Program Bio: Roger Gousse – Assistant General Counsel, Global Real Estate, NIKE. Roger earned his BA from Cornell University and completed his JD & MBA at Loyola University of Chicago. He has worked in various legal capacities within both public and private sectors, including as judicial intern at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, law clerk at the NJ Superior Court, and in-house counsel at several Fortune 500 companies. At NIKE, Roger focuses his support on retail store operations, global real estate, and store construction. He also provides legal guidance on projects tied to community initiatives such as renovating local parks, stadiums, and sporting facilities. Roger is passionate about building sustainable and diverse communities.
Oral History Project: https://www.faithandpolitics.org/oral-history/rogergousse
