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Sports Symposium

By Sports Law Society

Monday, April 13, 2026 3:00pm to 6:00pm PDT

+ 3 dates

  • Tuesday, April 14, 2026
  • Wednesday, April 15, 2026
  • Thursday, April 16, 2026 3:00pm to 7:00pm PDT

3540 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007

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The USC Gould Center for Sports, Entertainment, Media and Technology Law presents its first annual sports symposium, co-sponsored by CAA and the Sports Law Society. Taking place on April 13 (at USC) and April 16 (at CAA), students will hear from and meet leading sports lawyers from all facets of the industry who will appear on four panels with different topics.  The event will culminate with a networking reception on 4/16 at the CAA offices in Century City.

This event is open to all USC students, with preference given to USC Gould JD and LLM students. Please note that sign-up does not guarantee attendance and you will receive an email confirmation if we are able to accomodate you. For additional information on this event, please contact AOperations@law.usc.edu. 
 

April 13 | Seminar Day 1 @ USC Hotel Grand Ballroom

  • What's It Like to Be the Team's Lawyer? (3:00 - 4:15)
  • The State of Play in Pro Sports (4:30 - 5:45)

Speakers include Heather Anderson (ESPN); Tim Clarke (baseball agent and Gould adjunct); Derrick Davis (Angel City FC); Stephanie Gimenez (LA Clippers); Arthur Burke (Proskauer); Jeff Schneider (moderator, USC Gould SEMT); DeMaurice Smith (former NFL PA)

 

April 14 | Sports Jersey and Sneakers Competition @ USC

 

April 16 | Seminar Day 2 @ CAA

  • Behind the Deals: An Inside Look at the College Sports Economy (3:00 - 4:15)
  • Fireside Chat with Hilary Krane (4:30 - 5:45)
  • CAA Sports Reception (5:45 - 7:00)

Speakers include Erin Coscarelli (LA Rams broadcaster, former NFL Network); Jennifer Duberstein (CAA Sports); Joel Klatt (Fox commentator); Hilary Krane (CAA, former Nike General Counsel): Casey Schwab (Pathway Sports, former NFL PA and Fox Sports)

 

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This program is open to all eligible individuals. USC Gould School of Law operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

 

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