We are so, so happy to congratulate our 2025 UB Sports Law graduates! They have excelled, pushing the boundaries, creating new opportunities, demonstrating their skills and initiative and they are ready to succeed in the real world. We will miss them, but we look forward to having them in our vibrant alumni community. THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS! This has truly been a wonderful class, and I personally have so much enjoyed learning with you. Best of luck in the future, go ace the bar, and remember, PRIVATE ASSOCIATION LAW IS THE KEY!
GO BILLS!
Much love,
Prof. Drew
PS See you at the tailgate in September! Yes, I will tag you personally. Fair warning!
Helen A. “Nellie” Drew is an expert in sports law, including professional and amateur sports issues ranging from NCAA compliance and Title IX matters to facility construction, discipline of professional athletes, collective bargaining and franchise issues. Drew formerly served as an officer and in-house counsel to the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League, after previously working as outside counsel to the Sabres and the NHL. Among her more interesting experiences were assisting former USSR superstar Alexander Mogilny in obtaining asylum status in the U.S. and working on multiple NHL expansions, including San Jose, Ottawa, Florida and Tampa Bay.
Drew teaches a variety of courses that incorporate topics such as drug testing in professional sports and professional player contract negotiation and arbitration. She is especially interested in the evolving research and litigation concerning concussions in both amateur and professional sports.
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