compliance – Sports Law Expert

SRLA Publishes Safe at First, a Detailed Risk Management Guide for the Academic Community and Industry Professionals

October 31, 2024

The Sport and Recreation Law Association (SRLA), whose mission is to further the study and dissemination of information regarding legal aspects of sport and recreation, announced today that it has published Safe at First, making it available through its distribution partner, Hackney Publications, at https://pubs.hackneypublications.com/SRLA/subscribe.html “This is the most detailed risk management guide ever written…
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Providence College Names Sports Lawyer Mariana Perez as Assistant AD for Compliance and NIL Coordinator

October 30, 2024

Providence College has named sports lawyer Mariana Perez as its Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and NIL Coordinator. Perez began working at Providence College on May 1, 2023. Currently, she is responsible for helping to manage all aspects of the compliance office. She also is responsible for overseeing NIL activities, which includes working closely with…
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University of Iowa Opens Registration for 3rd Annual National College Athletics Infractions Hearing Competition

September 24, 2024

The University of Iowa has opened registration for the 3rd annual National College Athletics Infractions Hearing Competition. The competition, which is fully online, is set for February 21-22, 2025. It is open to all law students and graduate students from non-law programs. Details and registration link at this website (don’t miss the website drop-down tabs…
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Sports Lawyer to Lead Compliance at UNC Charlotte

June 11, 2024

UNC Charlotte Director of Athletics Mike Hill has announced the promotion of Katie Renaut, who has a law degree from Elon, as Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Student-Athlete Development. Renaut was previously the school’s Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance. Renaut got her start in athletics compliance with the ACC and she also worked for…
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Sports Lawyer Named NCAA Senior VP of Championships

May 1, 2024

The NCAA announced yesterday that Lynda Tealer will be its new senior vice president of championships. Tealer is currently a deputy athletics director at Florida and has spent the past 29 years in college athletics administration. As NCAA senior vice president of championships, Tealer will oversee 84 NCAA championships, including functions in event operations, media…
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Troy Athletics to Streamline Operations and Bolster Athletics Compliance with Spry

April 30, 2024

Troy Athletics has partnered with Spry to help streamline compliance processes, increase communication efficiencies, and ensure adherence to NCAA regulations for Troy student-athletes, coaches, and administrators, both parties announced Monday. By incorporating Spry’s platform into the department, Troy Athletics will “significantly improve its day-to-day operations while remaining true to its commitment to ensuring a balance…
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CCHA’s Sports Law Group Listed as One of Industry’s Best; Attorney Paia LaPalombara Featured on Sports Law Expert Podcast

April 11, 2024

Hackney Publications has announced today the inclusion of Church Church Hittle + Antrim (CCHA) to its “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About.” In addition, the company announced that Paia LaPalombara, who joined the firm’s Sports Law and Higher Education sections last fall, has also been featured on Sports Law Podcast. The segment can…
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Legal Spotlight Interviews Sports Law Expert Dave Ridpath

March 5, 2024

What follows is shared from Hackney Publications’ LinkedIn page, where we occasionally share original content, such as the following: Every now and then we like to share thought leadership from high-profile leaders in the sports law industry. Today, we share the thoughts of B. David Ridpath, a Professor of Sports Business at Ohio University. ❓ How…
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CCHA Adds Seasoned Sports Lawyer to Legal Team

January 31, 2024

Church Church Hittle + Antrim (CCHA Law) has announced the hire of Paia LaPalombara, who will join the firm’s Sports Law and Higher Education sections and assist the firm’s clients in navigating the complex landscape of NCAA compliance and regulatory issues. As a member of CCHA, LaPalombar “will play a crucial role in assisting the firm to provide clients…
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Mountain West Hires Sports Lawyer as Assistant Director, Governance and Compliance

January 12, 2024

The Mountain West has announced that Andrew Simms has been hired as assistant director, governance and compliance. In that role, Simms will support the day-to-day aspects of the Conference’s governance and compliance efforts. Simms comes to the Mountain West from Loyola University Chicago, where he served as a compliance assistant from August 2022 to December 2023, helping…
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