Spencer Fain attorney Peter Goplrud, along with four other industry thought leaders, has co-authored a Sports Law textbook specifically designed for sports management students. The book, published by Carolina Academic Press, covers various aspects of amateur and professional sports, as well as the common issues associated with them. Its primary goal is to provide an introduction to the governance and regulatory structures involved in high school, collegiate, Olympic, and professional sports. Additionally, the textbook offers a historical overview of the development of associations, conferences, federations, and leagues in the sports industry.
Peter Goplrud, who serves as a consultant in the higher education practice at Spencer Fehn, has extensive experience in the field of sports law. He frequently lectures on the topics of higher education and sports law and is widely published in the sports law field. Peter is also the author of another leading textbook on sports law, titled Sports Law: Cases and Materials, 9th Edition, which further demonstrates his expertise in the subject.
Furthermore, Peter possesses significant accreditation experience, particularly in legal education. He has served as the chair of numerous ABA site evaluation teams, highlighting his involvement and dedication to the improvement and development of legal education. To learn more about the recently published Sports Law textbook co-authored by Peter Goplrud and his colleagues, click here.