The 2023 Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal Symposium, 03/31
"Sports Leagues: Challenges to Enter, Maintain and Remain"
Friday, March 31
1:00–5:00 p.m.
Arthur M. Goldberg ’66 Commons
John F. Scarpa Hall
What are the legal implications of starting a league that features a growing sport? How do leagues continue to adapt to the challenges of maintaining player safety and wellness during and outside competition? How will leagues combat evolving media deals and collective bargaining agreements? The 2023 Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal Symposium will offer commentary on these issues and more as their top hosts and panelists examine the present and future effects of creating new sports leagues.
Featured speakers include Carl Nassib, current NFL player, Howie Roseman, executive vice president and general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles, Justin Tuck, vice president of private wealth management at Goldman Sachs and former NFL player and Ross Tucker, co-founder of RT Media and former NFL player.
The Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board has approved this event for 3 Substantive CLE credits. Please note CLE registration for this event is required but is open for general admission.
Agenda
*Subject to change
Opening Speaker: Q&A with Carl Nassib, 7-year NFL Veteran & First LGBTQ+ NFL Player
Moderated by Andrew Brandt, Executive Director of the Moorad Center & Professor of Practice, Villanova Law and Grace Polisano '23, Editor of Symposia & Special Proejcts for the Moorad Center, Villanova Law
Panel 1: Challenges of Current and Former Players
- Kevin Hopkins, Vice President, Golf, Excel Sports Management
- Justin Tuck, Managing Director of Private Wealth Management, Goldman Sachs and former All-Pro New York Giants defensive lineman and Super Bowl champion
- Ross Tucker, Co-Founder, RT Media, NFL Game Analyst and Former NFL Player
Moderated by Andrew Brandt, Executive Director of the Moorad Center & Professor of Practice, Villanova Law
Panel 2: Emerging Leagues
- Kristen Bandos, Senior Director of Partnership Activation, Premier Lacrosse League
- Reagan Carey, Commissioner, Premier Hockey Federation
- Jonathan Israel, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP, Former In-House Counsel for NBA, and Advisor for Major League Rugby
- Kelsey Trainor, Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs, Gaming Society
Moderated by Jacqueline Borrelli '23 and Luke Pacifici '23, Sports Law Concentration students
Panel 3: Collective Bargaining Agreement and Discipline
- Len DeLuca, Founder, Len DeLuca & Associates, LLC and Assistant Adjunct Professor, NYU Leonard N. Stern School of Business
- Charles Grantham, Director of the Center for Sport Management and Faculty Associate, Seton Hall University
- Jack Sexton '19, Associate Counsel, Major League Baseball Players Association
Moderated by Dante Camilli '23 and Emily Rollo '23, Sports Law Concentration students
Closing: Interview with Howie Roseman, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Philadelphia Eagles
Moderated by Andrew Brandt, Executive Director of the Moorad Center & Professor of Practice, Villanova Law
The Moorad Symposium is sponsored by Morgan Lewis.
