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Sports Law Forums

A webinar series featuring players and leaders in the world of athletics discussing current topics in the sports law industry. Presented by the UB Center for the Advancement of Sport and the UB Law Alumni Association.

From Intramurals to the Olympics: The Changing Dynamics in Girls' & Women's Athletics

In celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day we invite you to join us for a virtual Sports Law Round Table.

Friday, February 7, 2025
12 noon to 1 p.m.
via Zoom Webinar

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All Sports Law Forums are free and open to alumni, students, and faculty. Registration is required. Individual Zoom links will be sent in your registration confirmation email.

Featuring:

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D'Ann Keller
Deputy Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator
University at Buffalo

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Vicki Mitchell
Director and Head Coach of UB’s Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track & Field Programs
University at Buffalo

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Sharon Sanford
Senior Associate Athletic Director for Recreation and Sport Management
University at Buffalo

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Kristen Thorsness, Esq.
Of Counsel, Bond Schoeneck & King
Arbitrator, Court of Arbitration for Sport (including for the 2024 Paris Olympics)
1984 Olympic Gold Medalist (Rowing)

  • D'Ann Keller
    Deputy Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator
    University at Buffalo
  • Vicki Mitchell
    Director and Head Coach of UB’s Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track & Field Programs
    University at Buffalo
  • Sharon Sanford
    Senior Associate Athletic Director for Recreation and Sport Management
    University at Buffalo
  • Kristen Thorsness, Esq.
    Of Counsel, Bond Schoeneck & King
    Arbitrator, Court of Arbitration for Sport (including for the 2024 Paris Olympics)
    1984 Olympic Gold Medalist (Rowing)

Moderators include:

  • Marissa Egloff, Esq. ’22
  • Alex Brockhuizen ‘25
  • David Reinharz ’25

 Questions? Please contact Prof. Nellie Drew at hdrew@buffalo.edu.

Registration

Past Events

November 21, 2024 - In the Trenches: Representing NFL Players featuring:

  • Shane Costa '13, NFL Agent and Director of Football Operations with Generation Sports Group. A lifelong native of Western New York, Shane Costa has over a decade of experience in professional football. Following graduation from the School of Law, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude, he became a certified NFLPA Agent and has represented nearly 50 players in the NFL, including draft picks, pro bowlers, and starters.

November 5, 2024 - Top Notch Tips from An Agent featuring:

  • Jett Wright, agent at Topnotch Management

October 2, 2024 - Exploring the NFL's Antitrust Ticket Lawsuit with the Heavy Weights featuring:

  • Ken Belson, New York Times reporter covering sports, power and money at the NFL and other professional sports leagues.
  • Christine P. Bartholomew, antitrust scholar and vice dean for academic affairs at the University at Buffalo School of Law.

April 22, 2024 - From the Boardroom to the Field: Life as a Sports Exec: A Discussion with Amy Latimer, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Delaware North

  • Amy Latimer has responsibility for Delaware North’s business operations around the world, with accountability for driving performance at more than 200 high-profile locations across sports and entertainment venues, national and state parks, destination resorts and restaurants, airports and travel hubs, and gaming properties.

April, 2024 - Redefining the Game for Women's Sport: A Discussion with Susie Piotrkowski, Vice President of Women's Sports Programming & espnW for ESPN

  • Susie Piotrkowski is responsible for leading women’s sports content relationships and driving the future vision of the espnW portfolio, including the new W. Studios group.

April 10, 2024 - Navigating the New NCAA: A Round Table Discussion with members of UB Athletics

  • A program focused on understanding the new NCAA.  Members of UB Athletics will also discuss careers in Name, Image and Likeness, where NIL is headed, and where future jobs are going to be.
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Mark Alnutt
Vice President
Director of Athletics

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D'Ann Keller
Deputy Director of Athletics

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Kelly Cruttenden
Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

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Pete Lembo
 Head Coach
Football Program