Vanessa Averhoff

Vanessa Averhoff is a seasoned professional in the fashion and licensing industries, currently serving as a Senior Associate in Licensing for eyewear, watches, and beauty at Tory Burch since February 2022. Previously, Vanessa held the position of Corporate Counsel at C-Life Group, Ltd., focusing on licensing and vendor agreements. Vanessa's experience includes roles as Senior Merchandiser, Merchandiser, and Junior Merchandiser at kate spade new york and Adelington Design Group, where strategic merchandising and product planning were key responsibilities. Vanessa's legal background includes positions as Staff Attorney and Contract Attorney across various law firms, notably in insurance defense and class-action litigation. Vanessa holds a Doctor of Law from Nova Southeastern University, a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Multinational Business Operations from Florida State University, and an Associate of Science in Fashion Merchandising Management from the Fashion Institute of Technology.