The Fordham Sports Law Symposium is the Forum’s longest running event. This academic year, the Fordham Sports Law Forum is proud to host the 30th Annual Fordham Sports Law Symposium. Over the years, the Symposium has attracted some of the biggest names in the sports law industry, discussing topics including NCAA athlete compensation, sports betting, Collective Bargaining, and many others.
The Symposium will be held on January 29, 2027 at Fordham University School of Law, located at 150 West 62nd Street, New York, NY. Guests will also have the option to tune in to a live broadcast via Zoom Webinar.
Notable Speakers from Past Symposia Include:
- Jessica Berman, Commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League
- Anastasia Danias, Executive Vice President & General Counsel of Major League Soccer
- Marc Edelman, Professor of Law at Baruch College and longtime Fordham Law sports law professor
- David Feher, outside counsel to the National Football League Players Association
- John Gerba, General Counsel of the National Hockey League Players’ Association
- Jeffrey Kessler, Co-Executive Chairman of Winston & Strawn
- John Mara, President and CEO of the New York Giants
- Howie Roseman, Executive Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager for the Philadelphia Eagles
- Michael Weiner, former Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association
- Janelle Winston, former attorney with the National Football League and adjunct Fordham Law professor
More details for the 2027 Symposium to follow. Please contact Sofia Giamartino at [email protected] with any questions or further inquiries.