Inside the League: Key Legal Issues Shaping the Future of Pro Sports
Register Early! Space is limited to the first 20 people! Don’t miss this informative program that explores the most pressing legal challenges faced by major sports leagues today – from negotiating high-stakes broadcasting rights and navigating complex contract negotiations, to the critical legal issues shaping professional sports. This is a must-attend event for anyone looking to understand the evolving legal landscape of professional sports and the strategies used by leaders at the forefront of the industry. Topics include: strategies for managing legal disputes over broadcasting agreements and the impact digital streaming has had on traditional broadcasting contracts; the key terms, incentives, and dispute mechanisms in sports contracts; the legal frameworks for protecting a team’s intellectual property and brand; the legal methods that are used to combat counterfeit merchandise and unauthorized use of team logos and brands; the role that internal investigations and public relations play in managing sensitive issues involving player misconduct and disciplinary actions; the legal framework behind collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) in professional sports and the key issues that arise in labor negotiations between teams and players' unions; and the legal and organizational challenges in fostering diversity within sports leadership. After the CLE seminar, attendees will walk across the street to the United Center to attend the NHL Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers hockey game. Tickets are included with your registration to this CLE event.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Fifth Third Arena, 1801 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago
7:00 – 8:00
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | 8:30 p.m.
United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago
1.0 hour MCLE credit