Kate Porter Joins Bay FC as General Counsel

Kate Porter Joins Bay FC as General Counsel

Kate Porter, a long-time partner at Vela Wood, has joined Bay FC, as the professional women’s socker club’s first general counsel.

“My time at Vela Wood has been immensely rewarding, and I have been lucky to work with an incredible group of attorneys and support staff,” Porter said. “Bay is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, and I look forward to helping contribute to its success. I am also excited to work with an inspiring group of professionals who are passionate about advancing women’s soccer in the U.S.”

Porter was interviewed last month at the annual conference of the Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) in Baltimore.on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The segment can be heard here. (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holt-hackney/episodes/A-visit-with-Sports-Lawyer-Kate-Porter–of-Vela-Wood-e2jrq8r)

Porter is well-known for her prowess in international sports law as well as an experienced arbitrator.