Events
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
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.