Entertainment and Sports Law
October 21, 2026
Syracuse Law Hosts New Competition Focusing on NIL
Student-led Syracuse Name, Image and Likeness Negotiation Competition (SNILC) and NIL Symposium drew 16 teams from 12 law schools to Syracuse Law to test negotiation and advocacy skills in the fast-evolving world of NIL.
By Caroline Reff
July 28, 2026
Where in the World is Syracuse Law this Summer? Abigael Gress
Syracuse Law 3L Abigael Gress spent her summer at Take Two Interactive Software in New York City, blending her legal training with sports and entertainment law.
By Syracuse Law Communications
March 27, 2026
Syracuse Law Launches First Joint J.D./Sport Analytics Program
Syracuse Law's new J.D./M.S. in Sport Analytics, offered with Falk College, prepares students for careers in sports law, compliance, and analytics.
By Syracuse Law Communications
December 22, 2025
Professional Lax Player Celebrates Another Win Through Syracuse Law JDinteractive Program
Ginny Capicchioni L'27, a former pro lacrosse goalie and financial executive, pursues her J.D. through Syracuse Law's flexible JDi program.
By Syracuse Law Communications
December 4, 2025
From College Athletics to Fashion’s Biggest Stages: Law Student Explores Sports & Entertainment Law Through Alumni-Founded Firm
Jill Nelsen L'27 gains hands-on NIL and IP experience in sports and fashion law through an internship with alumnus Riley Christian L'16's firm.
By Caroline Reff
February 18, 2025
Orange Flex Puts Syracuse Law 3L Ahead of the Game as Founder/CEO of Sports Agency
Alex Styrt '22, L'25 leads Premier Athlete Agency from San Diego while finishing his JD through Syracuse Law's OrangeFlex online program.
By Caroline Reff
May 16, 2024
Syracuse Law Alum Dreamed of NYC But Returned to California to be a Pioneer in Entertainment Law
Leslie Park L'95 built a career in entertainment law, now serving as senior VP of legal and business affairs at Hallmark Media.
By Caroline Reff
May 2, 2024
From Courtroom to Courtside: Externship Offers Insight into the Legal Side of Professional Sports
Zachary Mazuzan L'24 externed with BSE Global's in-house legal team, gaining sports business law experience across the Brooklyn Nets organization.
By Caroline Reff
March 28, 2024
Rising Legal Talent in the Sports and Entertainment Industry Gains Valuable Experience with the Brooklyn Nets
Dana Krinsky L'25 externs with BSE Global, parent of the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty, gaining hands-on sports and entertainment law experience.
By Caroline Reff
February 23, 2024
Ensuring the Show Goes On
Stephanie Jacqueney G'82, L'82 spent decades handling contracts, rights, and crises as Vice President of Legal and Business Affairs for Madison Square Garden.
By Syracuse Law Communications
February 23, 2024
Earning Trust in Fast-Changing Media Regulatory Environment
Joe Di Scipio L'95 negotiates broadcast and streaming deals as Senior Vice President for FCC Legal & Business Affairs at Fox Corporation.
By Syracuse Law Communications
February 23, 2024
A Principled Approach to Law and Business
Peter Carmen L'91 rose from General Counsel to COO of the Oneida Indian Nation, negotiating a historic 2013 land and gaming agreement with New York State.
By Syracuse Law Communications
February 23, 2024
Legal Acumen that Empowers Creative Minds
Shawna Benfield L'09 pivoted from litigation to entertainment law, now serving as associate principal counsel for Walt Disney Television and FX.
By Jordan Bruenger
February 23, 2024
Enjoying the Ride: Recent Graduate Achieves Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
Niloofar Abedzadeh L'23 was selected for the Wayne & Theresa Embry Fellowship, joining the Toronto Raptors front office after a Brooklyn Nets externship.
By Syracuse Law Communications
October 24, 2023
Fulfilling His Hoop Dream
2L Derrick Morris was accepted into the NBA's Future Basketball Operations Stars Program, one of 81 selected from more than 4,500 applicants.
By Syracuse Law Communications