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Watch: A Behind-The-Scenes Look at College Athletics with St. Joseph’s University Director of Athletics Jill Bodensteiner

By Gregg Clifton, of Lewis Brisbois On April 5, Phoenix Partner and Chair of Lewis Brisbois’ Collegiate & Professional Sports Law Practice Gregg Clifton and New York Sports Law Associate Christina Stylianou hosted an engaging webinar with guest speaker Jill Bodensteiner – vice president and director of athletics at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. During…
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TDG and TDGEF Announce Sports Lawyer Julie Sommer as Executive Director

The Drake Group (TDG) and The Drake Group Education Fund (TDGEF) Boards of Directors (TDGEF) has unanimously voted to name Julie Sommer as the organizations’ Executive Director. “Both boards are thrilled to announce that Julie Sommer has agreed to serve as our Executive Director,” said Andrew Zimbalist, TDG President. “Julie is an accomplished attorney, former star…
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CCHA Law Sports Lawyer Named in IBJ’S Forty Under 40

 Kelleigh Irwin Fagan, of Church Church Hittle + Antrim, has been recognized as one of Indianapolis Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 in the Class of 2023. Fagan is a partner in the firm’s sports law and business services sections. Each year, the Indiana Business Journal recognizes the top professional leaders in Indianapolis who have achieved…
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‘Laugh Now, Cry Later’ – How a Drake Concert at MSG May Change the Law Regarding Managing the Risk of Large Events

Editor’s Note: The following is reprinted from Sports Facilities and the Law, a complimentary subscription publication, for industry professionals, available at https://sportsfacilitieslaw.com/ By Charles F. Gfeller and Hannah Lauer, of Gfeller Laurie LLP Can an arena operator or event promoter be held liable for the actions of third parties during a large event, like a…
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More Proof that Cannabis Should Replace Prescription Painkillers in Sports

States that permit recreational use of cannabis see a reduction in demand for prescription codeine, an opioid with a high potential for misuse, according to a new multi-institutional study led by University of Pittsburgh and Cornell University scientists. Published this week in Health Economics, the study finds a significant reduction in pharmacy-based codeine distribution in states that have legalized recreational…
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Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel Anil Gollahalli Named Interim Commissioner

The Big Ten Conference Council of Presidents and Chancellors (COP/C) have named Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, Anil Gollahalli interim commissioner effective Friday, April 14, when Commissioner Kevin Warren departs the conference to become the president and chief executive officer of the Chicago Bears. Gollahalli will serve as interim commissioner until May 15, when Tony Petitti…
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Herrick’s Sports Law Group Authors Chambers Global Practice Guide – Sports Law 2023

Irwin A. Kishner and Daniel A. Etna, co-chairs of Herrick’s nationally ranked Sports Law Group, along with members Joel Wagman and Barry Werbin, authored the Chambers Global Practice Guide, Sports Law 2023, United States Law and Practice.  The Sports Law 2023 Guide covers 14 high-profile jurisdictions and provides the latest legal information on anti-doping, betting, disciplinary proceedings, commercial rights, corporate governance, intellectual property, data, dispute…
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Peter Goplerud to Moderate Sports Law Panel at SLA Conference

Spencer Fane attorney Peter Goplerud will speak at the 47th Annual Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) Conference, a three-day event centered on “The Athlete in Sports,” on May 13 in Los Angeles. As part of the three-day event’s program centered on ‘The Athlete in Sports,’ Peter will moderate the panel Two Years of NIL: Legal and Policy Issues.…
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David Sunkin and Brian Anderson Named Leaders of Sheppard Mullin’s Sports Industry Team

Sheppard Mullin has announced that partners David Sunkin and Brian Anderson have been named co-leaders of the firm’s Sports Industry Team. Sheppard’s multi-disciplinary Sports Industry Team includes more than 50 attorneys worldwide, who provide “full-service legal counsel to owners, investors, teams, athletes, leagues, governing bodies, facility operators, rights holders, advertising companies, sponsors, sports technology businesses…
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Sports Lawyer Promoted to Deputy Commissioner of the Southland Conference

Thomas Samuel has been promoted to Deputy Commissioner of the Southland Conference after serving as Senior Associate Commissioner for Compliance Services since 2018. Samuel has been the chief compliance officer for the conference since 2017 while also serving in various capacities in the NCAA Governance structure. He is the Southland Conference representative on the Division…
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