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Sports Law & Business Conference

Linklaters LLP and LawInSport invite you to join us for a half-day conference focused on some of the most significant legal issues in the sports industry.

The conference will feature a luncheon with a keynote speech from DeMaurice Smith – Executive Director, National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), interactive panels discussions with trailblazing speakers, and a networking cocktail reception.

Sessions

  • Antitrust & Competition Law: Keeping the Sports Industry Competitive
  • Name, Image, and Likeness: Navigating Change, Compliance, Potential, and Problems in an Unsettled Landscape
  • Acquisition Finance: US Dollars and European Sport

Approved for NY CLE accreditation. Accreditation for other states available upon request.

Time & Location

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EDT

Location: 1290 Avenue of the Americas, Floor 31, New York, NY 10104

An online version is available for those who are unable to make it in person.

Speakers

  • DeMaurice Smith – Executive Director, NFLPA (Keynote speaker)
  • Jodi Balsam – Professor of Clinical Law and Director of Externship Programs, Brooklyn Law School
  • Ross Bruck – Managing Director, Sixth Street
  • Carrie Donaghy – Motorsport Legal Director, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
  • Paul Harris KC – Barrister, Monckton Chambers
  • Katie Hoffman – General Counsel, Opendorse
  • Heather McPhee – Associate General Counsel, NFLPA
  • Sophie Gage – Business Affairs Counsel, NFL Players Inc.
  • Angela (Ane) Redmond Debro – Associate General Counsel, Athletics, The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)
  • Ed Weiss – Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy, and General Counsel, Fenway Sports Group
  • Marti Wronski – General Counsel and Senior Vice President - Administration, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club
  • Tom Cassels – Dispute Resolution Partner, Sports Sector Co-Lead, Linklaters LLP
  • Julian Davies – Finance Partner, Sports Sector Co-Lead, Linklaters LLP
  • Richard Smith – Dispute Resolution Partner, Linklaters LLP
  • Shamin Choudhury – Sports Sector Associate, Linklaters LLP
  • Patrick Ashby – Dispute Resolution Counsel, Linklaters LLP
  • Meredith Riley – Dispute Resolution Senior Associate, Linklaters LLP

Agenda (UK Time Zone)

18:00 - 18:30 - Keynote Speaker: DeMaurice Smith: Executive Director, National Football League Players Association (NFLPA)

18:30 - 19:30 - Acquisition Finance: U.S.Dollars and European Sports

19:45 - 20:45 - Antitrust and Competition Law: Keeping the Sports Industry Competitive

21:00 - 22:00 - Name, Image, and Likeness: Navigating Change, Compliance, Potential, and Problems in an Unsettled Landscape

Event Properties

Event Date 25-10-2022 17:30
Event End Date 25-10-2022 22:30

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