What: DePaul University College of Law Sports Law Symposium: Sports and the Great Recession
When: Friday, February 12, 2010 (check-in = 8-9 a.m.)
Where: University Center at DePaul University (map)
Panels will explore how the recent economic downturn has affected sports leagues and teams, and how it will affect them going forward.
9:00 A.M. – 10:20 A.M. – Leagues and Venues Panel
- Moderator: Michael Jacobs, Distinguished Research Professor, DePaul University College of Law
- Natara Holloway – Director of Corporate Development, National Football League
- Jon LeCrone – Commissioner, Horizon League
- Brad Traviolia – Deputy Commissioner, CFO and COO, Big Ten Conference
10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. – Teams Panel
- Moderator: Howard Rubin, Associate Professor/Associate Dean, DePaul University College of Law
- Gabrielle Dow – Vice President of Marketing, Baltimore Ravens
- Martin Greenberg – Member, Greenberg & Hoeschen, LLC
- Mike Lufrano – Senior V.P., Community Affairs/General Counsel, Chicago Cubs
- John Mack – Senior Associate Athletic Director, Northwestern University
- Marti Wronski – Vice President, General Counsel, Milwaukee Brewers
1:00 – 2:30 P.M. – Academic Panel
- Moderator: Bill Savage, Senior Lecturer, Northwestern University
- Michael McCann – Associate Professor, Vermont Law School/Legal Analyst, Sports Illustrated
- Matthew Parlow – Associate Professor, Marquette University Law School
- Geoffrey Rapp – Associate Professor, University of Toledo Law School
Cost (Registration Form):
- DePaul College of Law Students & Faculty: Free
- Other DePaul (Non-Law School) Students, Faculty, Staff: $15.00
- Non-DePaul Law School Students: $20.00
- DePaul College of Law Alumni: $30.00
- General Attendee (CLE Credit pending): $60.00