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In Conversation with DeMaurice Smith | March 13

In Conversation with DeMaurice Smith, Reflections on NFL Labor Relations, Advocacy, and Ethics | March 13, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM in Mendenhall Appellate Courtroom | 5:00 PM Reception in Lon V. Smith Atrium

DeMaurice F. Smith served as executive director of the National Football League Players' Association (NFLPA) for over 14 years. Pepperdine Caruso Law is honored to have Professor Smith on campus for Spring 2024 to teach Law, Leadership, and Ethics to our law students. At this session open to the public, Professor Smith will be in conversation with Professor Maureen Weston, Brandon Leopoldus, and Bobby Hacker, from the Sports Lawyer Association, and Caruso Law student Taylor Jennings to reflect on his years leading the NFL Players' Association, the process of collective bargaining, strikes, and other major issues impacting players, activism, ethics, advocacy, the Rooney Rule, and what he sees as the most significant issues facing labor relations and the NFL.

 All are welcome to join. Seating may be limited. 

Attendees and guests, please join the reception following "A Conversation with DeMaurice Smith, Reflections on NFL Labor Relations, Advocacy, and Ethics" which is sponsored by the Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law.

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