Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 7:00 PM ET
Join the SLA and ANZSLA for a Global Sports Law Webinar on Expanding Sport and Reaching New Audiences in the USA, Australia & New Zealand: Perspectives from the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Australia's National Rugby League (NRL).
As professional sports increasingly cross borders, teams and leagues from the USA, Australia, and New Zealand are expanding their global reach through international events and tours. The National Basketball Association has scheduled games for Australian audiences, and Australia's National Rugby League (NRL) launched its 2024 and 2025 seasons in Las Vegas.
These cross-border ventures raise complex legal and commercial questions around event hosting, sponsorship, immigration, broadcast rights, and governance. This webinar brings together leading sports law experts from the US, Australia, and New Zealand to explore the opportunities and legal challenges in this new era of international sport expansion.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain insights from both sides of the Pacific. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to the field, this session is a valuable resource for anyone navigating the evolving global sports landscape.
Speakers:
Dan Dressler, Head of Legal & Company Secretary, NRL
Britt Sellers, SVP/Head of Event Strategy for NBA Properties
Moderators:
Bobby Hacker, Robert A. Hacker, Attorney at Law, Former President SLA
Martin Ross, Hall & Wilcox, Director, ANZSLA
Members: $0
Non-Members: $45.00
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September 29, 2025 | 4:00 PM ET
The Sports Lawyers Association Learning and Education Hockey Sub-Sport Committee is pleased to host a special conversation with Marty Walsh, Executive Director of the National Hockey League Players Association, and Bill Daly, Deputy Commissioner of the National Hockey League, in a timely discussion of the newly signed NHL/NHLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Sponsored by Nixon Peabody, this program will examine the negotiation process, highlight key provisions of the agreement, and consider the broader implications for players, teams, and the business of hockey. This program will offer SLA members and students exclusive insights into the legal and practical dynamics of labor relations in professional sports from two of the most influential voices in the game.
Speakers:
Marty J. Walsh, Executive Director, National Hockey League Players Association
Bill Daly, Deputy Commissioner & General Counsel, National Hockey League
Moderators:
Warren K. Zola, Executive Director, Carroll School of Management, Boston College
Nic Mayne, Counsel, Nixon Peabody
Members: $0
Non-Members: $45.00
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October 7, 2025 | 5:30 PM ET
Join Bobby Hacker, the #SportShortsGuy, as he talks with Dan Schwarz of Fragomen, an SLA Bronze Level Sponsor about everything immigration, with a look at current US immigration policy and the potential impact on teams and athletes coming into the US to compete.
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May 13 – May 16, 2026
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago, IL