The Money Line: Gaming, the Business of Sports, Sports Betting and the Supreme Court
April 26, 2018 | Philadelphia | Duane Morris LLP
Duane Morris will host a seminar, “The Money Line: Gaming, the Business of Sports, Sports Betting and the Supreme Court,” on Thursday, April 26, 2018, the day of the NFL draft. The seminar will be held at the firm’s Philadelphia office. Afterwards, watch the NFL Draft with us at Misconduct Tavern at 1801 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Philadelphia.
Registration and Networking: 5:00 p.m.
Program: 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
NFL Draft Reception: 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
While the game is played, there’s a larger contest taking place off the field. Betting on sports is a multibillion dollar industry worldwide with far-reaching effects on nearly every aspect of sports, from fans, pro athletes and teams to owners, advertisers, the media and the government. This in-depth roundtable discussion presented by the Duane Morris Sports Industry Team discusses the key issues and high stakes of sports betting.
Topics include:
- The current status and legal framework of sports betting in the United States
- Challenges and concerns of sports betting
- The U.S. Supreme Court: Decisions and developments that affect sports betting and the gaming industry
Featured Panelists
Andrew Brandt, Director of the Jeffrey S. Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law at Villanova Law School
Andrew Brandt is an accomplished sports executive who brings his credibility, insight and perspective to the media and education fields. He has offered analysis on sports business, legal and policy issues for national broadcast media as an on-air personality and is a frequent columnist for leading sports and news sites, including Sports Illustrated and The Athletic. Brandt is a sought-after speaker on business issues in sports, having lectured at several universities, including Villanova Law School and the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. His previous experience includes serving as Vice President of the Green Bay Packers from 1999-2008, where he negotiated all players’ contracts, managed the salary cap, and handled all players’ legal and business matters. He also hosts a podcast, The Business of Sports with Andrew Brandt.
Carlos Montoya, Former Senior Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Philadelphia 76ers
Carlos Montoya is an experienced corporate counsel and executive, with over a decade of experience as in-house and outside counsel. Most recently, Carlos was Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the entity that operates the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils, the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, Dignitas eSports, the Sixers Innovation Lab and the Sixers Youth Foundation, among other properties. Previously, he was Assistant General Counsel at Aramark Corporation, where he held various corporate counsel and compliance positions, including serving as lead counsel for Aramark’s business dining division and enterprisewide supply chain group. Prior to Aramark, Carlos was an associate in the Philadelphia office of Morgan Lewis & Bockius, and an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in New York. In between firms, Carlos clerked for Judge Gene E.K. Pratter, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Carlos graduated from the University of Virginia and the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
Christopher L. Soriano, Partner, Duane Morris LLP
Christopher L. Soriano concentrates his practice on gaming law and commercial litigation. As a gaming lawyer, Soriano has represented a wide range of stakeholders in the gaming industry—casinos, private equity and hedge funds, lottery companies, gaming technology manufacturers and equipment suppliers, and individuals—in all aspects of the licensing and regulatory process.
Adam Berger, Associate, Duane Morris LLP
Adam Berger practices in the area of gaming law, with experience in litigation and corporate law. Berger has extensive experience representing casinos, casino holding companies, gaming equipment manufacturers as well as financial institutions, including banks, private equity funds and hedge funds, in connection with mergers and acquisitions, debt transactions, licensing, compliance matters and regulatory investigations. Additionally, Berger has represented clients in competitive licensing contests before various gaming agencies. Berger regularly advises clients on emerging developments and legislation affecting the brick and mortar and internet gaming industries.
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Duane Morris attorneys have extensive experience representing clients doing business in sports. Whether pursuing new opportunities or investments, enforcing contracts or agreements, or protecting clients’ rights, the firm’s lawyers understand the unique issues presented by operating in the industry, including the importance of establishing and maintaining relationships, controlling sensitive information, maintaining privacy and confidentiality, and achieving goals in tight time frames.