DEPAUL JOURNAL OF SPORTS LAW & CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS 2013 SYMPOSIUM

HURDLES:
LEGAL ISSUES A MODERN ATHLETE MUST OVERCOME
Friday, March 8, 2013 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. DePaul University, DePaul Center Room 8005, 1 E. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604
Panel I: Physical Issues Athletes Must Overcome 10:05 - 10:50 AM Moderated by Professor Michael S. Jacobs (DePaul College of Law) 1. Darren Heitner, Professor of Sport Agency Management at Indiana University Bloomington * Discussing the helmet manufacturer component of NFL concussion litigation 2. Scott Andresen, Partner, Andresen & Associates, P.C. * Discussing the relationship between the NFL and its insurers as it relates to concussion litigation Panel II: Moral Issues that Athletes Must Overcome 10:55 11:40 AM Moderated by Professor Michael S. Jacobs (DePaul College of Law) 3. Chris Deubert, Associate Attorney, Peter R. Ginsberg Law, LLC *Discussing arbitration strategies used as counsel for Johnathan Vilma during Bountygate Scandal 4. Robert Raiola, CPA, Sports and Entertainment Group Manager *Discussing contractual payment provisions and responsible investing for athletes such as RGIII Panel III: Bureaucratic Issues Athletes Must Overcome 12:00-1:00 PM Moderated by Professor Wayne Lewis (DePaul College of Law) 5. Prof. Marc Edelman, Professor of Law, Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law * Discussing anti-trust issues and the NCAA, focusing on pay-for-play and age requirements 6. John J. Michels, Partner, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP * Discussing on the field and off the field disciplinary issues under collection bargaining agreements 7. Cari A. Stern, Associate Attorney, Chapman & Cutler LLP * Discussing Title IX issues schools face with respect to participation, eligibility, and sexual harassment
DePaul Law Students: FREE General Admission (including CLE credit for lawyers): $60 DePaul Law Alumni: $30 Other DePaul (non-law school) Students, Faculty, & Staff: $15 Other Law Students (non-DePaul): $20
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