July 15, 2025 | 5:30 PM ET
Join Bobby Hacker, the #SportShortsGuy, as he chats with returning guest, Julie Sommer about her role as the Executive Director of the Drake Group and it efforts on lobbying for federal policy reform in collegiate athletics.
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July 28, 2025 | 12:00 PM ET
Join the Sports Lawyers Association on July 28, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET for our next installment in the Mentorship Monday series.
This month our guest mentors will discuss their roles as executives in legal-adjacent careers. Mentors will contemplate their legal education and experiences and how that pathway prepared them for their current role. This mentorship event is open to all SLA members.
To sign up for this limited participant chat, you must be a current paid member of the SLA with a 12/31/2025 paid-through date. If you are not sure you are a member, please contact Andrea Martin at amartin@virtualinc.com.
Mentors:
Morgan Belvedere, Director ID and Development, WWE
Maya Mendoza-Exstrom, Chief Business Officer, Seattle Reign, FC
Michael Scott, Executive, Sports Business Affair, Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
Moderator:
Pete Love, Associate Corporate Counsel, Elevate
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August 13, 2025 | 11:30 AM ET
Join the SLA in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Global Sports and Entertainment for a Timely Webinar on Financial Planning for College Athletes
As college athletes increasingly earn substantial income through name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals and revenue-sharing agreements, the need for robust financial education and strategic wealth planning has never been greater.
This webinar will delve into how lawyers, agents, and financial advisors are working together to support college—and even high school—athletes in navigating the complexities of financial and estate planning. From building long-term wealth strategies and managing taxes to avoiding common financial missteps, these professionals are helping young athletes prepare for both immediate success and future professional careers.
Whether you're a legal advisor, sports agent, or part of the rapidly evolving college athletics ecosystem, this session will provide essential insights and practical guidance to help you stay ahead in this dynamic landscape.
Don’t miss this opportunity—join the SLA and Morgan Stanley Sports and Entertainment for a conversation that’s shaping the future of athlete financial literacy.
Panelists:
Rachel Mansdorf, Deputy Chair, Private Client, Loeb & Loeb
Cecil White, Agent and Executive, WME
Moderator:
Sandra Richards, Managing Director, Head of Global Sports & Entertainment and Segment Sales & Engagement Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
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May 13 – May 16, 2026
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago, IL