DePaul University College of Law Sports Law Sympsium on "Sports and the Great Recession"

Geoff and I look forward to joining others in what should be a great sports law symposium at DePaul University College of Law on Friday, February 12. The title of the symposium is "Sports and the Great Recession." Here are the details:

The 2010 DePaul Sports Law Symposium will explore how the recent economic downturn has affected sports leagues and teams, and how it will affect them going forward.

DATE: Friday, February 12, 2010
TIME: All Day, starting with check-in at 8-9 a.m.
LOCATION: University Center, 525 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60605.

Sports and the Great Recession

9:00 A.M. – 10:20 A.M. – LEAGUES AND VENUES PANEL

Moderator:
Michael Jacobs, Distinguished Research Professor, DePaul University College of Law

Panelists:
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

Panelists:
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

Panelists:
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

To register please see the Registration Form.