NEWS RELEASE                                
February 6, 2007                                                  
5th Annual Sports Law Symposium Presents:

 “Legal Conflicts in the Sports Industry”

Topics include steroid policy, labor issues, licensing & sponsorship

SAN DIEGO – The Sports Law Society at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law presents its 5th Annual Sports Law Symposium at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park on Saturday February 10, from 9 a.m. – 12 noon.

This year’s program is titled Legal Conflicts in the Sports Industry and features a high profile group of speakers, including sports agents and team corporate counsel. Topics include licensing and sponsorships, labor issues and steroid policies in the sports industry.
The keynote speaker will be David Cornwell, the former NFL General Counsel, addressing the topic of steroid policies in sports.
Speaking on issues related to labor and employment in sports are:

Michael McCann, Assistant Professor of Law Mississippi College School of Law
Jennifer Daniels Assistant Athletic Director, San Diego State University
Barry Axelrod, MLBPA Agent
Robert Teaff, MLBPA Agent.

Discussing issues related to licensing and sponsorship in the sports entertainment industry are:

Chris Whitson, General Counsel, Nashville Predators
Joanna Tsai, General Counsel, Hang Ten
Michael Bernstein, Senior Corporate Counsel, Upper Deck Company.
One Hour of MCLE Credit is available for attorneys
Early Registration: (Before Feb. 10th) Students $15, Non-students $40
At the Door: Students $25, Non-students $50

To Register On-Line to go: http://alumni.tjsl.edu/events/rsvp.asp?eventid=42
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Editors:  Media Coverage is welcome at this event.