Author: University at Buffalo School of Law

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Title IX 50th Anniversary

This article is posted on behalf of Aviva Abramovsky, Dean, the University at Buffalo School of Law. As the first female Dean of the University at Buffalo School of Law, it is my great pleasure to take this opportunity to celebrate the seminal 50th Anniversary of Title IX. The tremendous significance of this historic legislation... Continue Reading →

June 20, 2022 0

A Webinar with Ken Belson, NFL correspondent

Recovering from the Bills' loss and looking towards the future? Join us for a Sports Law Round Table “View from the Sidelines: The Business & Politics of the NFL” featuring Ken Belson, NFL correspondent for The New York Times. Thursday, February 4, 202112:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. | via Zoom Registration is required. To attend,... Continue Reading →

January 26, 2021 0

Toronto Blue Jays in Buffalo – Dialogue with the Experts

Thursday, August 27, 2020 5 to 6 p.m. (EDT) | via Zoom Join UB alums for a pre-game conversation prior to the Toronto Blue Jays game against the Boston Red Sox. The conversation will provide participants with a glimpse of COVID-19 protocols within the MLBand how Sahlen Field was selected to be the home of... Continue Reading →

August 25, 2020 0

Is it old-school coaching or bullying? Coaches adapt to a changing game

Instead of reaming kids out after a mistake during a game, coaches say they now talk to players privately the next day in practice. It’s all part of the changing nature of coaching to deal with a new generation of players. The Buffalo News talked to Helen “Nellie” Drew, professor of practice in sports law... Continue Reading →

February 24, 2020 0

A Cross-Disciplinary Conversation Concerning Concussions & Other Sports Injuries

This is a special posting for the following event being held in Buffalo, NY. Join the Center for the Advancement of Sport for a cross-disciplinary conversation & CLE on the practical and legal ramifications of best sports medicine practices. This event is sponsored by: UB Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, UB School of... Continue Reading →

February 4, 2020 0

Join us for a UB Bulls Tailgate Party and Concert

Victor E. Bull invites you and your UB School of Law classmates and friends to a UB Bulls Tailgate Party Join us as we watch the UB Bulls take on the Temple Owls September 21, 2019 at UB's Stadium on the North Campus 1:30 p.m. Tailgate - 3:30 p.m. Kickoff $30 for alumni & friends;... Continue Reading →

September 9, 2019 0

Panelists discuss national anthem protests, First Amendment rights

The ongoing controversy regarding athletes speaking out and demonstrating on societal and government issues was the topic of discussion at a special event on March 7, 2019 sponsored by the School of Law’s Center for the Advancement of Sport and the Office of Inclusive Excellence. “Freedom of Expression: The First Amendment and Athletics" featured four... Continue Reading →

March 13, 2019 0

Photos from today’s presentation

Thank you to the presenters and organizers of today's program "Playing by the Rules: Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Issues in Employment, Education & Athletics." Below are a few photos captured during the event:

August 3, 2018 0