1. The Fordham University Sports Law Forum is a scholarly organization dedicated to
the academic pursuit of emerging legal issues in the world of sports. The
Symposium unites legal practitioners and prominent figures in the sports industry
and offers CLE credits to any practicing attorney who attends.
The Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law (EASL) Section represents varied interests,
including some of the most exciting issues in the world of entertainment, arts, and
sports that are grabbing headlines, being debated in Congress, and being heard by
the courts. The EASL Section provides substantive case law, forums for discussion
and debate, and information-sharing in the EASL e-community.
The Twelfth Annual Symposium will feature three discussion panels, each addressing
a current issue in sports law. The panel topics are:
Financing and Structuring Acquisitions of Sports Teams and Stadiums
Sports Merchandising and Memorabilia
Amateurism and the NCAA
The Fordham University Sports Law Forum and EASL expect this year’s Symposium
to be an outstanding presentation of substantive legal issues in sports. Additionally,
we are very pleased to welcome President and CEO of the World Champion NY
Giants and Fordham Law alum John K. Mara, Esq. ’79 as our Keynote Speaker. We
hope you can join us.
MEETING TIME: The Symposium will take place on April 11, 2008, from 8:45 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. in the Fordham Law School McNally Amphitheatre, located at 140
West 62nd Street, New York, NY 10023.
FEE: This Symposium is free and open to the public unless CLE credit is sought, in
which case the following fee structure applies: $85 for practicing attorneys; $65 for
NYSBA Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section members, academics, public-
interest attorneys, and Fordham Law alumni. The fee includes CLE credit, course
materials, and lunch.
For a copy of our hardship application please visit http://law.fordham.edu/cle.
CLE CREDIT IS AVAILABLE: This Symposium has been approved in accordance with
the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a
maximum of six non-transitional professional practice credit hours.
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12th Annual Sports Law Symposium
on Current Legal Issues
in Sports
About the Symposium
The Fordham University Sports Law Forum and
The New York State Bar Association
Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section
www.nyeasl.org
Entertainment,Arts&
SportsLawSection
04.11.08 | 8:45 AM | 6 NYS CLE CREDITS
Fordham Law
Lincoln Center | New York City
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2. You may register the day of the Symposium or in advance by completing this form and
returning it by April 4, 2008, to:
Fordham Law School
Office of Public Programming & CLE
140 West 62nd Street, Room 05-B
New York, NY 10023
Fax: 212.636.6984
You may also e-mail the following information to: cle@law.fordham.edu
Name
Firm/Government Agency/School
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone/Fax/Email
Enclosed is my check (payable to Fordham Law School) for:
$85 for practicing attorneys (CLE credits, course materials, and lunch included)
$65 for NYSBA Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section members, academics,
public-interest attorneys, and Fordham Law alumni (6 non-transitional professional
practice CLE credits, course materials, and lunch included)
No check enclosed (I just want to attend and do not want CLE credits or course materials).
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Directions:
Fordham Law School is located in midtown Manhattan at 140 West 62nd Street between
Columbus and Amsterdam Avenue. To reach the School take the 6th Avenue B or D trains,
the 8th Avenue A or C trains, or the 7th Avenue 1 train to 59th Street/Columbus Circle
Station. Walk north on Broadway to 62nd Street, turn left and walk west one-and-one-half
blocks to 140 West 62nd Street.
If you prefer to drive, there is a parking garage open to the public across the street from
Fordham on 61st Street between Columbus Avenue and Broadway.
Registration Form
12th Annual Sports Law Symposium
8:45 AM
Registration
9:15 AM
Welcome &
Opening Remarks
PATRICK F.X. FITZPATRICK, JR.
Co-Symposium Editor,
Fordham Sports Law Forum
BRYAN LIPSKY
Co-Editor-in-Chief,
Fordham Sports Law Forum
KENNETH N. SWEZEY, ESQ.
Chairman,
NYSBA Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section
9:30 AM Panel I
Financing &
Structuring
Acquisitions of Sports
Teams & Stadiums
This panel will focus on legal and financial
aspects appurtenant to acquiring sports franchis-
es and building sports arenas and stadiums.
Panelists will explain the range of assorted hur-
dles that arise such as negotiating with their
respective leagues, hiring contractors, and lobby-
ing neighborhood and community groups.
Moderator:
MARK CONRAD
Associate Professor,
Legal and Ethical Studies,
Fordham University Schools of Business
Panelists:
JEFFREY S. BAKER, ESQ.
Partner,
Young Sommer LLC
DAVID P. COHEN, ESQ.
Executive Vice President and
General Counsel, New York Mets
ANDREW L. LEE, ESQ. ’97
General Counsel,
New York Jets
MARK TUOHEY, ESQ. ’73
Partner,
Vinson & Elkins
11:15 AM Panel II
Sports Merchandising
& Memorabilia
This panel will concentrate on legal issues of the
memorabilia industry, specifically: tax issues, the
auction house process, property rights for souvenirs,
right of publicity issues, celebrity endorsements and
the intricacies of running and contracting with
memorabilia businesses.
Moderator:
DAREN M. ORZECHOWSKI, ESQ. ’99
Partner,
White & Case LLP
Symposium Outline Current Legal Issues in Sports Law
Panelists:
JOHN P. BARRIE, ESQ.
Partner,
Bryan Cave LLP
KENNY GOODMAN
President,
Goodmanagement
MARTIN F. TRIANO, ESQ.
Partner,
Triano & Byrne
PATRICK TULLY
Sports Memorabilia Executive
12:50 PM
Lunch
1:45 PM
Keynote Address
Introductory Remarks:
JON KOTLER
Co-Editor-in-Chief,
Fordham Sports Law Forum
Keynote Speaker:
JOHN K. MARA, ESQ. ’79
President and CEO,
New York Football Giants
2:45 PM Panel III
Amateurism &
the NCAA
This panel will spotlight the NCAA and the legal
complexities concerning the amateur status of its
student-athletes. Panelists will address the argu-
ments of whether the NCAA should retain its non
profit status as well as its antitrust and tax exemp-
tions, especially in light of tremendous revenues
paired with the lack of any student compensation.
Moderator:
JOHN M. VORPERIAN, ESQ.
Professor of Sports Law/Sports Mgmt.,
Concordia College (NY);
Host, BEYOND THE GAME
Panelists:
JASON CHAYUT, ESQ. ’00
Agent,
SportStars, Inc.
ELSA COLE, ESQ.
General Counsel,
NCAA
MARC EDELMAN, ESQ.
Professor of Sports Law,
New York Law School & Seton Hall University
JACK HAYES
Director of Athletics,
Hofstra University
The list of participating panelists as well as
other information regarding the Symposium is
subject to change.
For more information please contact Pat Fitzpatrick at
The Fordham University Sports Law Forum.
P: 201.893.6714 | E: pfitzpatrick@law.fordham.edu
12th Annual Fordham University Sports Law Symposium