Neutrals
Meet the arbitrators, mediators, and ombuds who make up the FAIR Sports roster.
Arbitrators & Mediators
Jodi Balsam
Passionate about sports integrity and fairness, with a strong background in legal and ethical standards.
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Peter Carfagna
Chairman/CEO of Magis, LLC, a sports marketing, management and investment company; Managing Member of LLCs affiliated with several MLB teams.
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Christian Dennie
An expert in conflict management within the sports industry, focused on building consensus and understanding.
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N. Jeremi Duru
Specializing in sports dispute resolution, bringing years of expertise to facilitate equitable outcomes.
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Gabe Feldman
An expert in conflict management within the sports industry, focused on building consensus and understanding.
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Dionne Koller
An expert in conflict management within the sports industry, focused on building consensus and understanding.
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Nona M. Lee
Specializing in sports dispute resolution, bringing years of expertise to facilitate equitable outcomes.
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Richard McLaren
Officer of the Order of Canada; Counsel to McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP and Professor of Law at Western University; internationally recognized expert in sports law and arbitration.
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Danielle Menitove
Independent arbitrator and mediator with particular expertise in complex sports-related disputes.
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Jeffrey Mishkin
Former Executive VP and Chief Legal Officer of the NBA, now devoting full time to arbitration and mediation of sports disputes.
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Matthew Mitten
Professor of Law and Executive Director of the National Sports Law Institute at Marquette University Law School.
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Tim Purpura
Passionate about sports integrity and fairness, with a strong background in legal and ethical standards.
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Debbie Shon
A dedicated professional with extensive experience in sports arbitration and mediation, committed to fair play and integrity.
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Bill Squadron
Professor of Sport Management at Elon University, teaching Sport Law, Sport Leadership and Ethics, and Sport Technology and Analytics.
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Stephen Starks
Live events and media executive; VP, Legal Affairs - Concerts at Live Nation Entertainment.
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Norm Wain
Seasoned sports and entertainment executive, and founder of Sports Business Consultants.
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Maureen Weston
A dedicated professional with extensive experience in sports arbitration and mediation, committed to fair play and integrity.
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Ellen Zavian
Passionate about sports integrity and fairness, with a strong background in legal and ethical standards.
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Joe Briggs, Esq
Passionate about sports integrity and fairness, with a strong background in legal and ethical standards.
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Joshua A. Gordon, JD, MA
Professor of Practice of Sports Business & Law and Faculty Athletics Representative, University of Oregon; Principal, Sports Conflict Institute.
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Libby Harmon
Extensive experience investigating complex matters and guiding parties toward fair, practical outcomes; 10 years at the NCAA as a lead investigator.
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Ken Shropshire
David W. Hauck Professor Emeritus; previously Senior Advisor to the Dean at the Wharton School on the Wharton Coalition for Equity & Opportunity.
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