Tulane students host 8th Women in Sports Law Symposium
The 8th annual Women in Sports Law Symposium (WiSLS) is taking place Oct. 18-19 at Tulane Law School, with a host of panels, speakers and other events geared at elevating women’s roles in sports law.
The Symposium is a networking and professional development event organized by Tulane sports law students which provides attendees with the opportunity to hear from those in the industry. The event, sponsored by Fragomen and the Tulane Center for Sport, is a marquee event organized by members of the Tulane Sports Law Society.
On Oct. 18, speakers will discuss their experience working as in-house lawyers, representing athletes and sports organizations, and breaking into the sports industry as young lawyers. Attendees will have the opportunity to mingle during a lunch provided between scheduled panels. On Oct. 19, attendees and speakers are invited to attend the networking football tailgate on the Berger Family Lawn prior to the Tulane home football game. Food and drinks will be provided, and all speakers and registered attendees will receive a free ticket to the game.
Since its inception, the Symposium has helped future and current sports lawyers see the importance of diversity and women-leadership in male-dominated spaces like the sports industry. The event has recognized women lawyers for their work and achievements while also connecting generations of change-makers interested or involved in the industry.
Registration is free for participants, but is required. Register here.
Schedule:
Friday, October 18
(All events at the John Giffen Weinmann Hall, 6329 Freret Street, New Orleans, LA 70118)
9:30 - 10 a.m.: Registration & Coffee
10 - 10:50 a.m.: Athlete Agency & Representation
11 - 11:50 a.m.: Up and Coming Sports Lawyers
12- 1 p.m.: Networking Lunch (provided)
1:30 - 2:20 pm: Women in the Front Office: In-House Counsel
Saturday, October 19: Networking Reception on Berger Family Lawn prior to the 2:30 p.m. Tulane vs. Rice Football Game at Yulman Stadium.
The event’s distinguished panelists include:
- Vicky Neumeyer (L’98) - Saints/Pelicans Sr. Vice President & General Counsel
- Sonja Keating – U.S. Equestrian Federation General Counsel, Chief Operating Officer
- Mindy Coleman - Jockey's Guild Counsel
- Katherine Brezinski (L’14)- MLB Senior League Counsel
- Julianna Rubin - Colorado Rockies Manager of Operations
- Erinn Banks (L’13) - Tulane University Associate Athletic Director/Assistant Provost, NCAA Compliance
- Moira Weinberg (NC’01)- MLB Deputy General Counsel, Senior VP, Investigations
- Renee Gomila (L’00) - RG Sports Consulting Founder/Attorney
Read more about this year's WiSLS board.
This year’s WiSLS board members are:
3Ls:
Lily Argyle - Co-Director
Whitney McBay - Co-Director
Briley Chambers - Panelist Coordinator
Anuja Daulat - Panelist Coordinator
Josie Cowley - Creative & Communications Coordinator
Julia Harter - Attendee Coordinator
2Ls:
Savannah Clay - Attendee Coordinator
DJ Taylor - Event Coordinator
Ryane Mejia - Sponsorship Coordinator
Tiffany Anderson - Sponsorship Coordinator
Ella Gisclair - Local Partnership Coordinator
Jayla Pruitt - Local Partnership Coordinator
