I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend and enjoyed some time off. Now that you’re back, I want to make sure all readers interested in sports and entertainment law are aware of an awesome opportunity just around the corner in October.
Anyone who is interested or trying to work in the sports industry knows that networking and a constant pursuit of knowledge are key components to heightening your chances of finding an opportunity in the sports world. Well, I can’t think of a better opportunity to do both than the upcoming Annual Conference for the American Bar Association Forum on Entertainment and Sports.
This year’s conference is in Las Vegas from October 5-7 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel and features an unparalleled lineup of industry experts, networking opportunities, and behind-the-scenes excursions. As you can see from the agenda below, the conference will feature high-profile sports lawyers discussing of-the-moment topics, including public and private partnerships, buying and selling sports organizations, sports general counsel issues, disruption of the sports industry, and sports-specific alternative dispute resolution.
Represented organizations who you’ll see and have a chance to meet include the: US Senate, NFL Players Association, Arizona Coyotes, Arizona Diamondbacks, DePaul University, Fox News, US Anti-Doping Agency, SXSW, US Swimming, JAMS, AAA, WME-IMG as well as the best firms in the country—Winston & Strawn, Arent Fox, Greenberg Traurig, O’Melveny & Meyers, Shepherd Mullin, Jenner & Block… just to name a few!
The ABA Sports & Entertainment Division is especially excited to welcome law students to their conference and expect representation from large and small law schools across the country. The conference will provide law students with the access they need to abundant networking opportunities and practical advice and education on sports law careers.
As an added bonus, because ABA Sports & Entertainment recognizes that resources are often limited in law school, they are offering a significantly discounted registration fee of $195 exclusively to law students if you sign up by September 11, 2017. Space is limited, so follow these instructions to get in on the action with your fellow classmates before it’s too late:
- Register for the conference here. Below and attached you will find a full schedule of events, as well as the full slate of conference speakers thus far.
- Reserve your hotel room here. The conference room rate is $249 a night, plus 12% tax and a $30 resort fee. Space is limited so please get your reservation in early.
- Share with your network. Please share the conference announcement with any fellow classmates or sports industry colleagues and feel free to publicize it in your social media feeds.
For more information on the ABA Sports & Entertainment Annual Conference, please visit the website: https://shop.americanbar.org/ebus/ABAEventsCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?productId=279389349.
Also, do not hesitate to reach out to me—I will gladly help in any way I can to point you in the right direction as far as getting signed up, registered, or answering any questions you may have!
As always, thank you for reading and God Bless!
— Dale Hutcherson
the aspiring sports lawyer 