What Universities Need to Know About Federal Criminal Investigations Into Sports Gambling Activities
Bond Schoeneck & King attorneys Mike Sheridan, a former NCAA investigator, and Michael Barnett, a former federal prosecutor, will team up on January 22 to explain the recent indictments targeting alleged gambling corruption in professional sports and what universities should consider if and when federal authorities investigate college athletes for similar conduct.
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Michael Sheridan offers a blend of skills as a member (partner) of Bond’s renowned Collegiate Sports practice. A seasoned sports attorney, former NCAA investigator and Division I athletic administrator, he has experienced the transformation of college athletics from multiple perspectives. Sheridan draws from his extensive professional background to deliver comprehensive, forward-looking solutions in all areas of college sports rules and regulations.
Prior to Bond, Sheridan served in compliance roles at two universities where he built strong compliance systems and provided guidance on critical issues to campus leadership, coaches, student-athletes, conference officials and other stakeholders. For nearly nine years at the NCAA National Office, he led high-profile enforcement investigations and adjudicated cases before the NCAA Committees on Infractions on behalf of the NCAA membership. Sheridan quickly developed into a leader on the enforcement staff while also building strong, collaborative relationships with school officials and opposing counsel.
Michael Barnett is a seasoned litigator and former federal prosecutor with extensive experience handling complex criminal and civil matters. He has tried jury and non-jury cases, represented clients at arbitration and argued before appellate courts.
As an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of New York for more than a decade, Barnett led high-profile investigations and prosecutions involving financial fraud, government program fraud, public corruption, health care fraud, the False Claims Act, tax offenses, drug diversion by medical professionals and national security violations.