Harvard Sports Law Symposium Set for Monday and Tuesday
What follows is the agenda for the 2021 Harvard Sports Law Symposium
Day 1: Monday, October 18, 2021
12pm – 1:15pm Fireside Chat
2021 Paul C. Weiler Distinguished Alumnus
Mike Zarren ‘04, Vice President of Basketball Operations & Team Counsel, Boston Celtics
*Moderated by: Professor Peter Carfagna, Chairman/CEO of Magis LLC & Faculty Advisor to CSEL, JSEL, and the
HLS Sports Law Placement Program, Harvard Law School
1:30pm – 2:30pm Panel #1
The Future of the Athlete-Agent Relationship
Kim Miale, NFL Agent & General Counsel, Roc Nation Sports
Allison Galer, Founder & President, Disrupt the Game
Evan Green, Director of Arbitration & Agent, CAA Baseball
*Moderated by: Professor Michael McCann, Founding Director of the Sports & Entertainment Law Institute (SELI) &
Professor of Law, University of New Hampshire School of Law
2:45pm – 3:45pm Panel #2
A Collective Effort?
The Evolving Landscape of Stadium Financing
Jeff Gewirtz, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, & General Counsel, BSE Global
Kim Miner, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Worcester Red Sox
Irwin Raij, Partner & Co-Chair of Sports Law Practice, O’Melveny & Myers LLP
*Moderated by: David Dapaah-Afriyie, Harvard Law School ‘22
Day 2: Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Professor Peter Carfagna
12pm – 1:30pm 2021 HSLS Keynote Address
Jeff Schwartz, Founder & President, Excel Sports Management
Mark Steinberg, Partner (Golf Division), Excel Sports Management
* Moderated by: Professor Peter Carfagna, Chairman/CEO of Magis LLC & Faculty Advisor to CSEL, JSEL, and the
HLS Sports Law Placement Program, Harvard Law School
2:30pm – 3:30pm Panel #3
On the Rise? Pro Soccer in the United States
Caesar Lopez, Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel, Orlando City SC
Doug Burns, Vice President of Legal Affairs, Major League Soccer
Justin Papadakis, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Real Estate Officer, United Soccer League
Brandon Briggs, Deputy General Counsel, Inter Miami CF
*Moderated by: Chris Deubert, former General Counsel, D.C. United; Principal, Law Office of Christopher R.
Deubert, Esq.
3:45pm – 4:15pm 2021 Weiler Awards Presentation
&
Closing Remarks
All times listed above are ET. Participants confirmed as of 10/13/21.
Students & Industry Professionals:
To receive a Zoom link for each Symposium event, please register here: https://bit.ly/2021HSLS