LA 2024 adds to growing staff

Almost a month after entering the race for the 2024 Summer Olympics, the Los Angeles bid committee is quietly assembling a staff to run its campaign over the next two years.

On Tuesday, LA 2024 announced that Brian Nelson, a former California Department of Justice advisor, will serve as general counsel.

“I volunteered Brian to join this effort because I want it to succeed and his experience guiding large, complex matters in my office is a perfect fit for the important work ahead,” Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris said.

Nelson’s appointment closely follows the announcement that Olympian Janet Evans will serve as vice chairwoman and a liaison for athlete concerns.

A UCLA alumnus, Nelson was senior policy advisor to Harris and the state department’s general counsel. He will now work closely with city officials and private attorney Jon Oram on the bid.

“I am thrilled to join this conversation about what makes Southern California so special and will do whatever I can to support Los Angeles’ candidacy to host the 2024 Games,” Nelson said.

LA 2024 chairman Casey Wasserman has said his committee will announce other additions over the next month or so. The group will appoint a chief executive to oversee day-to-day operations.