How to Become a Disputes Lawyer in Sport: Americas

This interactive webinar will offer valuable insights into the journey to becoming a disputes lawyer in the sports industry in North & South America.

This will be followed by a question-and-answer session.

Speakers:

• Hon. Hugh L. Fraser OLY, CAS Arbitrator, Mediator, Arbitrator and Referee/Special Master, JAMS & Former regional senior justice for the East Region of Ontario
• Janie Soublière, CAS Arbitrator & Principal, Soublière Sport Law
• Kate Porter, General Counsel, Bay FC
• Paul Greene, Founder, Global Sports Advocates
• Sarah Hartley, Partner, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
• Sean Cottrell, CEO, LawInSport (Moderator)

Questions:

You will have a chance to ask your question during the live event, either via audio or text. Questions can also be submitted anonymously. 

For Students

For law students interested in working in sports dispute resolution, the Sports Law Arbitration Moot (SLAM) offers an opportunity to develop and showcase legal and advocacy skills before leading arbitrators and practitioners, gain real-world experience of international sports arbitration under leading procedural rules, and receive training on written submissions and oral advocacy.

The 7th edition Grand Finals take place on 23–24 April 2026 at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, with the final round and award ceremony held during the International Dispute Resolution in Sport Conference — alongside leading lawyers, academics, and executives from across the sports world.

SLAM is organised by LawInSport and presented by Kellerhals Carrard.

Learn more about SLAM here.