Tulane University
Sports Law
An Industry Leader
The sports industry knows: the Tulane Sports Law Program has a winning formula. Tulane was the first law school in the nation to offer a certificate of specialization in sports law in 1993. Since then, hundreds of students have joined the Tulane Sports Law Program, making it a go-to source of talent and insight for the sports industry.
Who We Are
We are the oldest Sports Law certificate program in the country. The Program is led by Professor Gabe Feldman and Sports Law Program Manager, Eric Blevins, and supported by Tulane Law School’s Assistant Dean for Career Development, Vanessa Beary, and the Tulane Center for Sport’s Director of Education, Tess Belt.
Knowledge Bank
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SportsWise: A Podcast About Sports and the Law
Hosted by Gabe Feldman--Director of the Tulane Sports Law Program, NFL Network Legal Analyst, and sports industry consultant, this podcast will look at current and breaking stories in the sports world and tell the largely untold (and often misunderstood) legal story behind the headlines.
Tulane Sports Law in the News
Check out what our alumni have been up to, and other Tulane Sports Law Program updates, in the news below.
Why Tulane? Why New Orleans?
In 1993, Tulane became the first law school in the country to offer a certificate of concentration in sports law. In the thirty years since, the Tulane Sports Law Program has developed an unparalleled reputation in the sports law world.
Sports Law Events
Sports Law Society Competitions
The Tulane Sports Law Society provides students with four distinct competition opportunities. Click below to explore each one in detail.
Tulane Women in Sports Law Symposium
The Women in Sports Law Symposium (WiSLS) is a New Orleans-based event that celebrates the achievements of women in sports law while fostering connections across generations of industry leaders and aspiring professionals.
Tulane Moot Court Mardi Gras Invitational
The Annual Tulane Moot Court Mardi Gras Invitational will be held over a 4-day period from February 5-February 8, 2026.
Tulane University Entertainment and Sports Law Conference
This annual event brings together many of the most influential lawyers and executives in the entertainment and sports industries to discuss the dynamic changes reshaping sports, media, and entertainment.
