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Game Changers: Unlocking Potential in Women’s and Emerging Sports Leagues and Advancements in Sports Tech

April 24, 2025 | Philadelphia | Convene and Lucy's

Duane Morris LLP will present Game Changers: Unlocking Potential in Women’s and Emerging Sports Leagues and Advancements in Sports Tech on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern.

Registration and Program: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Convene
14th Floor | 30 South 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

NFL Draft Reception: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Lucy's
1720 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

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About the Program

Join us on NFL Draft Day for engaging discussions on the practical, economic and legal implications of how investments in women’s and emerging sports leagues, the increasing number of digital leagues and technological advancements are changing the industry for players, front offices and fans.

Speakers

Abby Blomstrom
Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Monumental Sports & Entertainment

Anthony Brock
Vice President, Business Strategy & Analytics, Comcast Spectacor

Sydney Couval
Investor, NewBound Venture Capital

Heather Mitts
Three-time Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. women's soccer team and Managing Director of Philadelphia Women's Pro Soccer at The Academy Collective

Merissa Pico
Senior Counsel, MLS NEXT Pro 

Shameeka Quallo
Chief Legal Officer, Washington Spirit

Jen Spicher
CEO, Pro Volleyball Federation

Chad Stender
Managing Partner, SeventySix Capital

Please contact Jenny Tran with questions.

About Duane Morris

Duane Morris LLP, a law firm with more than 900 attorneys in offices across the United States and internationally, is asked by a broad array of clients to provide innovative solutions to today's legal and business challenges. Our lawyers understand the unique issues presented by operating in the sports and gaming industry, including the importance of establishing and maintaining relationships, controlling sensitive information, providing strategic solutions at every business phase, and achieving goals in tight timeframes. We have represented many businesses in the sports industry, athletes, teams, leagues, universities, executives and other varied sports clients with negotiating deals, intellectual property, liability, risk and misconduct and civil claims, wealth management and tax planning, and other matters. With the advent of internet and mobile gaming and the proliferation of sports wagering, we also represent technology providers for internet and mobile gaming, sports wagering operators and multimedia companies seeking to coordinate, work with and form partnerships with these new industry participants.