Events Archive
Sports law and business webinars discussion the latest legal issues and developments in sport.
Our expert panel will be discussing how to protect against exploitation in women's sport drawing on the experience and lessons from the fight for justice following the abuse done by officials of the Afghanistan Football Federation against female athletes in Afghanistan.
| Event Date | 13-11-2020 17:00 |
| Event End Date | 13-11-2020 18:30 |
| Individual Price | OPEN ACCESS |
Our expert panel will be discussing new approaches to safeguarding in sport.
| Event Date | 13-11-2020 14:00 |
| Event End Date | 13-11-2020 15:30 |
| Individual Price | OPEN ACCESS |
The LawInSport's 6th Annual Conference - Understand The Rules of The GameTM 2020 takes place from 10-20 November 2020. With 50+ speakers, from 10+ countries, discussing and debating 18 topics, over two weeks. This "must attend" sports law conference is one not to be missed. You can follow updates about the conference by using #LISconf20.
| Event Date | 10-11-2020 14:00 |
| Event End Date | 20-11-2020 20:00 |
| Individual Price | £140 |
We are hosting this important open access webinar following the horrific execution of Iranian wrestler, Navid Afkari. This tragic event pulls into sharp focus the role of sport in promoting peace and protecting athletes around the world. Our speakers will discuss:
- What action should sports governing bodies take when an athlete's safety is threatened?
- How can governing bodies of sport and athletes work together to help support and liberate athletes in oppressive regimes?
- What is the call to action that can be made now?
| Event Date | 25-09-2020 16:00 |
| Event End Date | 25-09-2020 17:00 |
| Individual Price | OPEN ACCESS |
This webinar will discuss and explore:
- the benefits of a formal sports law education;
- things to consider when choosing a program;
- career prospects; and,
- access to financial support.
| Event Date | 15-07-2020 13:00 |
| Event End Date | 15-07-2020 14:30 |
| Individual Price | OPEN ACCESS |
Following the publication of the First Report on the The impact of COVID-19 on procedures in Sport Disputes Resolution we invite you to attend the second open consultation.
Opening Speech
Lord John Dyson, former Master of the Rolls (President of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales and Head of Civil Justice), 39 Essex Chambers
| Event Date | 26-06-2020 14:00 |
| Event End Date | 26-06-2020 15:00 |
| Individual Price | OPEN ACCESS |
One of the fundamental pillars of FIFA 2.0 is the transparency of the organisation, its governance and the decision-making process. In recent years, the development of regulations and legal decisions in various areas of FIFA’s work has become very relevant for professionals, national associations, leagues, clubs and players’ unions.
| Event Date | 22-06-2020 13:00 |
| Event End Date | 23-06-2020 17:30 |
Do you have an interest in sports law, but not sure what careers there are or how to start working towards a career as a sports lawyer? If so, our speakers who are at the early stages of their careers in sports law will share their experience and offer advice on how to start out in sports lawyer.
| Event Date | 18-06-2020 13:00 |
| Event End Date | 18-06-2020 14:30 |
| Individual Price | OPEN ACCESS |
LawInSport's Football Law Digital conference brought together 85+ leading lawyers and executives, from 20+ countries to discuss and debate 22 of the most important legal developments in the football industry from the 21st May to 5 June 2020 with over 470 registered attendees from 40+ countries.
We hope that those working in, or aspiring to work in, the sector will be able to use and apply this knowledge to help the sport navigate through this difficult period and be stronger for it in the long term.
| Event Date | 21-05-2020 9:00 |
| Event End Date | 30-06-2020 22:00 |
| Individual Price | £140+VAT |
This is the second part of an interactive 90 minute Masterclass will help you improve your negotiation skills.
| Event Date | 14-05-2020 16:00 |
| Event End Date | 14-05-2020 17:30 |
| Individual Price | £25/Free for Plus Members |
This interactive 90 minute Masterclass will help you improve your negotiation skills and will focus on:Understanding Value
- The Power of Relationships
- Conflict Resolution
- Negotiating in a Virtual World
- Q&A
| Event Date | 06-05-2020 16:00 |
| Event End Date | 06-05-2020 17:30 |
| Individual Price | £25/Free for Plus Members |
Following last week's webinar on 'COVID-19 & Its impact on football player contracts' we received a significant number of questions relating to UK players & clubs position relating to:
1. Current contractual options
2. Contractual impact of extended season
3. Implications of cancellations/postponements of fixtures/events
This interactive webinar will address these points and allow for further Q&A and discussion to help people working in the sector better understand how to approach this difficult issue.
| Event Date | 09-04-2020 16:30 |
| Event End Date | 09-04-2020 17:30 |
| Individual Price | OPEN ACCESS |
This webinar is the first in a series of initiates by LawInSport to help the sports sector and the lawyers that work and support it address the challenges represented by the impact of COVID-19.
| Event Date | 03-04-2020 16:00 |
| Event End Date | 03-04-2020 17:30 |
| Individual Price | OPEN ACCESS |
This interactive webinar will discuss the current state of the sports betting integrity framework in the USA and contrast this with markets such as the UK, Europe and Australia. With the American sports gambling market opening up it presents new opportunities for sports organisations to increase their commercial revenue. However, with this new opportunity comes the increased integrity threat to sports organisations as well as their player, coaches and staff.
This event is free for LawInSport Plus members (you must be logged in to register) and £27 for non-members (inclusive of VAT).
| Event Date | 12-02-2020 15:00 |
| Event End Date | 12-02-2020 16:30 |
| Individual Price | Free or £27 |
In this interactive webinar are speaker will discuss and debate 'Athletes commercial rights during the Olympic Games: Is Rule 40 for athletes justified and proportionate?' This webinar is free for LawInSport Plus members and is part of our 'Learn with LawInSport' series for 2020.
| Event Date | 31-01-2020 15:00 |
| Event End Date | 31-01-2020 16:30 |
| Individual Price | £27 (Inclusive of VAT) |
In this interactive webinar our speakers will discuss and explain the key tax issues to consider when moving football players to the UK, Belgium, Italy & Spain.
This webinar is free for LawInSport Plus members and is part of our 'Learn with LawInSport' series for 2020.
| Event Date | 22-01-2020 15:00 |
| Event End Date | 22-01-2020 16:30 |
| Individual Price | £27 (Inclusive of VAT) |
In this webinar, Brendan Schwab and Gigi Alford (of the World Players Association and Sport & Rights Alliance) and Craig Foster, former international footballer & broadcaster & social justice & human rights campaigner will look back on 2019, including:
| Event Date | 04-12-2019 19:00 |
| Event End Date | 04-12-2019 20:00 |
| Individual Price | FREE |
Carlos Schneider Salvadore, FIFA Head of Disciplinary & Head of the Secretariat of the Investigatory Chamber (Ethics) will be giving a presentation on the latest changes to FIFA's Disciplinary Code 2019 edition and take questions and answers from attendees.
| Event Date | 30-07-2019 15:00 |
| Event End Date | 30-07-2019 16:00 |
| Individual Price | FREE |
This interactive webinar will explore and debate whether FIFA, as the world governing body of football, should be allowed to impose special rules beyond domestic contract law?
To explore this issue our speakers will provide insights into why the current system is in place and how this works with their current domestic laws.
Speakers
- Stephen Ross, Professor of Law & Director, Penn State Institute for Sports Law, Policy, and Research, Penn State University (USA)
- Daniel Geey, Partner, Sheridans & Author, Done Deal (2019) (UK)
- Ricardo Oliveras, Head of Sports Law and Corporate partner, ECIJA (Spain)
| Event Date | 25-07-2019 17:00 |
| Event End Date | 25-07-2019 18:00 |
| Individual Price | FREE |
This interactive webinar will explore the legal issues in African football including issues of governance, intellectual property & player rights.
Speakers
- Deji Adekunle, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Professor, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies
- Farai Razano, Director, Maseko Murphy Njilo & Razano Inc
- Kelvin C. Omuojine, Partner, SportHouse LP
| Event Date | 25-07-2019 9:30 |
| Event End Date | 25-07-2019 10:30 |
| Individual Price | Free |
Sports Law Networking Evening - Glasgow