The 2026 Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal Symposium:

The 2026 Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal Symposium

“Lawyers behind the Game: How Team General Counsel Shape the Future of Sports.”

The 2026 Moorad Symposium will feature General Counsel from Philadelphia’s professional sports organizations, including the 76ers, Eagles, Flyers, Phillies and Union , as well as the New Jersey Devils, who will discuss their multifaceted roles as chief legal strategists, risk managers and business advisors. Panelists will explore the ever-evolving landscape of college athletics, a year after the House settlement and how these changes are reshaping recruiting, compliance and athlete representation. The conversation will also examine the economic and legal impact of major sporting events—such as the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and the FIFA World Cup—on host cities, including stadium financing, public subsidies and long-term community development. Andrew Brandt, professor of practice and executive director of the Jeffrey S. Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law, will sit down for a conversation with Grant House, the named plaintiff of the House settlement.

Panelists include:

· Aileen Dagrosa, Senior Vice President General Counsel and Administrative Officer, Philadelphia Eagles

· Paul Fenstermaker, Senior Vice President General Counsel, Philadelphia 76ers and Senior Vice President of Legal, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment

· Frankie Garland, Deputy General Counsel, Philadelphia Phillies

· Barry Hanrahan, Vice President & Assistant General Manager, Philadelphia Flyers

· David Reid, Senior Vice President General Counsel, New Jersey Devils and Senior Vice President of Legal, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment

· Jaimie Wolf, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, Philadelphia Union

Full Agenda is forthcoming

Friday, March 27th, 2026

9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

Arthur M. Goldberg ’66 Commons

John F. Scarpa Hall

Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law

299 N. Spring Mill Road, Villanova, PA 19085

The Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board has approved this event for 3 Substantive CLE credits You must attend in person to receieve CLE credit. Please note the event is open for general admission, but registration is required for CLE credit.

The Moorad Symposium is sponsored by Morgan Lewis.

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