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NFL Hires Lawyer as Executive Vice President of Communications, Public Affairs and Policy

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had hired Jeff Miller as the league’s new Executive Vice President of Communications, Public Affairs and Policy. Miller will be responsible for managing the league’s communications and public affairs. He will maintain his health and safety portfolio in addition to taking on his new role. Miller will continue to report directly…
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Giller, Carfagna Headline Webinar – ‘Survive and Advance: Understanding the Legal and Cultural Impacts of COVID-19 on College Sports’ – on May 27

Presented by Pillsbury Law, in conjunction with the University of Miami Law School Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Program, a webinar will be held on the legal and cultural impacts of COVID-19 on college sports on May 27 at 5 p.m. EST. Richard Giller of Pillsbury will be joined by: Peter Carfagna, Chairman/CEO, Magis, LLC…
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NCAA begins search for SVP for inclusion, education and community engagement

The NCAA has launched a search for the senior vice president for inclusion, education and community engagement. The hire, or “leader” according to the NCAA, will report to NCAA President Mark Emmert and serve as the Association’s lead diversity officer. The selected leader will have a dual focus, both internal and external. Internally, the senior…
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Sports Lawyer Promoted to Senior Associate AD for Compliance at K-State

Daren Koudele, an eight-year member of the Kansas State University Compliance office, has been promoted to Senior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance.  Koudele, who previously served as an Associate AD for Compliance and was the second in command of the office, will now oversee the entire compliance operation for K-State. In addition to leading the…
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Latest Issue of Sports Medicine and the Law Addressing COVID 19 Hits the Stands – What’s In It!

Hackney Publications, the nation’s leading publisher of sports law periodicals, announced today the availability of the spring issue of Sports Medicine and the Law (SML). Supported by Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP, the preeminent law firm when it comes to representing clients in the niche, the latest issue features the following articles: Resuming Play…
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Name, Image, and Likeness and the Future of College Sports

The Sports Lawyers Association has released its latest podcast with Bobby Hacker and Gabe Feldman discussing Name, Image and Likeness and the Future of College Sports. Listen in as they discuss legitimate concerns on how athletes are prioritizing their NIL deals over their academics. Other SLA podcasts now available on iTunes, click here to listen and…
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The Next Opening Day: The Sports Industry After COVID-19 Webinar

The Next Opening Day: The Sports Industry After COVID-19 Webinar The COVID-19 pandemic has done what war, boycotts and natural disasters have never been able to accomplish—brought sports to an almost complete standstill across the globe. The “new now” looks like idled players, empty venues and disappointed (and bored) sports fans. But what’s next? Join…
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Sport and Recreation Law Association Seeks Associate Executive Director

The Board of Directors of the Sport and Recreation Law Association is seeking applications for the vacancy in the position of Associate Executive Director. Job duties are described below. Interested persons should send a letter of application including statement of interest, as well as abbreviated CV, by May 15, 2020. Remuneration for the position, including…
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Sports Law Professor Jeffrey Levine Receives Awards from Sports and Recreation Law Association

Drexel University Assistant Clinical Professor of Sport Management Jeffrey Levine received multiple awards in recognition of his leadership, service and commitment to research at the Sports and Recreation Law Association annual conference, held March 4-7 in Louisville, Kentucky. Levine has been a member of SRLA since 2014 and has regularly presented collaborative research with other…
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Sports Lawyer Jill Pilgrim Joins Athletics Integrity Unit Board

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has announced that Jill Pilgrim has joined the AIU Board. Pilgrim is a senior lawyer based in New York, with significant experience in governance, anti-doping, integrity and the law. She was the general counsel and director of business affairs for USA Track & Field from 1998-2007 and general counsel for…
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