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WHAT IS LAWINSPORT?


LawInSport is the world's leading sports law knowledge hub and global community that provides practically focused expert analysis and commentary on the latest legal developments in sport. 

LawInSport collaborates with our community of over 30,000 lawyers, sports executives, sports administrators, athletes, coaches, academics and students, and their organisations, to help them ‘understand the rules of the game’™ through:

  • Growing knowledge and understanding of law in sport;
  • Learning the practical application of law in sport;
  • Improving governance and professional standards;
  • Building meaningful relationships and networks across the world; and,
  • Becoming informed and sophisticated purchasers of legal services.

View our institutional members from the professional services and sports industries and academia

What is LawInSport?

OUR REACH


  • 2000+ Peer-reviewed articles by the world's leading sports lawyers
  • 32,000+ Registered Members
  • 41,000+ Social Media Followers
  • 2.8 Million+ Yearly Page Views
  • 100+ Member Countries
  • 410,000+ Yearly Unique Website Visitors
  • 50,000+ Monthly Readers

Our global membership includes the world's leading:

  • Sports Organisations including international sports federations, sports leagues, the world's top sports clubs/teams, sports executives & administrators, sports brands, marketing agencies, anti-doping organisations
  • Law firms and Barristers Chambers
  • Academic Institutions with sports law courses and modules, sports administrators, professional athletes, sports charities, academics and students
  • Athletes and their representatives including players' agents and player unions and commissions
  • Governmental and Non-Governmental Organisation including sports ministries and charities

Join our global community by heading over to our membership page:

OUR SERVICES


Articles

Access 2000+ peer-reviewed articles organised by legal topic and sport.

News

Find the latest sports law news, press releases and updates in one place.

Podcast

Access podcasts with transcripts to over 90+ episodes.

Videos

Access recordings of previous LawInSport conferences and webinars.

Events

Attend events such as our conferences, networking socials, workshops and seminars.

Courses & Webinars

Continue your professional development with our bespoke courses and get completion certificates.

Careers

Benefit from our full recruitment service, and see the latest sports law positions on our Jobs Board.

Directories

Use our Expert Advisors Directory and Courses Directory to identify the best service provider for your needs.

Mentoring Scheme

Our pro bono initiative pairs mentees with leading sports lawyers to advance their careers.

EDITORIAL AND ADVISORY BOARDS


Editorial Board

Our Editorial Board consists of 90+ expert lawyers from over 20 countries who review all our content to ensure factual and legal accuracy as well as ensure we are focusing on current developments that are impacting the sector.

Advisory Board

Our Advisory Board consists of 16 in-house lawyers who advise how we can better help support in-house lawyers and sports executives given the growing complexity of legal issues in sport globally.

OUR VALUES


Accessibility

We make complex and inaccessible legal information accessible without compromising on academic rigour and legal accuracy.

Community

We help foster a community that is focused on meaningful relationships, that encourages the sharing and development of best practice and that benefits the sports sector globally.

Diversity

We promote the inclusion of individuals or groups from all backgrounds regardless of their ethnicity, nationality, physical or mental impairment, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.

Integrity

We segregate our editorial and commercial streams so that we never have to compromise our editorial integrity.

What is LawInSport?

OUR TEAM


Sean Cottrell

Founder & CEO

Sean is the founder and CEO of LawInSport. Founded in 2010, LawInSport has become the "go to sports law website" for sports lawyers and sports executives across the world.

Chris Bond

Editorial Director

Chris is the Editor at LawInSport, and takes responsibility for the review of content in conjunction with the Editorial Board. Prior to joining LawInSport, Chris worked as a litigation lawyer at King & Wood & Mallesons SJ Berwin.

John Cullen

Commercial & Careers Director

A Cambridge law graduate, John has spent over twenty years in recruitment and consultancy with a particular focus on lawyers, working both in private practice and the wider commercial and corporate market.

Gabriella Lowe

Finance & Operations Manager

Gabriella is the Finance & Operations Manager at LawInSport and is responsible for all things finance related, event & membership operations and client services. Gabriella is a chartered management accountant (CIMA) with a keen interest in football finance and women’s football.

Prior to joining LawInSport, Gabriella completed her bachelor's degree in Football Business & Finance at UCFB and also holds a level 3 OCN in Football Administration.

Manan Agrawal

Editor

Manan is the Editor at LawInSport and a member of the Organising Committee of LawInSport’s Sports Law Arbitration Moot competition. He is a media, entertainment and sport lawyer qualified in India. Prior to joining LawInSport, he worked at a boutique Tier 1 Media & Entertainment firm in Mumbai, India.

Aimee Cawthray

Executive Assistant

Aimee is an Executive Assistant for LawInSport and enjoys providing personalised and timely support to the LawInSport team and its wider community.


Prior to LawInSport, Aimee has years of experience working in PA and EA roles across various industries.

Caroline Cullen

Recruitment & Community Manager

Caroline is an Administration Assistant overseeing membership and event support, handling client service enquiries, coordinating the Mentoring Scheme and recruitment administration, and offering assistance to the LawInSport team.

With extensive experience in customer-facing roles, Caroline is well-equipped to provide excellent support.

GET IN TOUCH


Office

The Clarence Centre
6 St George's Circus
London SE1 2FE

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