Hard Rock International has announced the promotion of Frank Chesky to Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer. Chesky’s responsibilities include advising executive management on legal matters regarding commercial transactions, regulatory issues, international and domestic policy-making decisions, and formulating business, operational, and legal strategies.
In addition, he leads legal and compliance teams to oversee current, future, and strategic matters. He reports to Jon Lucas, Chief Operating Officer of Hard Rock International.
“We’re thrilled to recognize Frank and see him take on a bigger leadership role after seven years of providing his legal and business expertise to Hard Rock International and other sectors of our business, most recently as our Interim General Counsel,” said Jon Lucas.
Chesky has been practicing law for nearly 25 years, with the last 14 years specializing in gaming law. He joined Hard Rock in 2017, as the Vice President and General Counsel for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City as part of the team that opened the property in June 2018.
He was responsible for spearheading legal, compliance, regulatory and risk management functions for the property on several issues including gaming, risk management, compliance, and sports betting. He also spearheaded the development and implementation of the property’s award-winning Safe + Sound COVID-19 operating protocols.
In 2021, he was promoted to Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, joining the Seminole Hard Rock Support Services team. He assumed the role of Interim General Counsel in 2023.
“I’m grateful to continue my career at such an iconic travel and lifestyle company. I look forward to this next chapter and leveraging my legal experience and business acumen to continue serving the best interests of Hard Rock and the guests we entertain,” said Chesky.
Before joining Hard Rock, Chesky was the Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Sportech from 2010 through 2017. He was responsible for handling all legal and regulatory compliance work for U.S., Canadian, South American, and Asian operations, including mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, real estate, licensing, litigation, and intellectual property matters.
Chesky is licensed to practice law in New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, and Florida. He is a graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Fairfield University and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from The George Washington University.
