About this Event
The 2026 Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal Symposium
“Lawyers behind the Game: How Team General Counsel Shape the Future of Sports.”
The 2026 Moorad Symposium will feature General Counsel from Philadelphia’s professional sports organizations, including the 76ers, Eagles, Flyers, Phillies and Union , as well as the New Jersey Devils, who will discuss their multifaceted roles as chief legal strategists, risk managers, and business advisors. Panelists will explore the ever-evolving landscape of college athletics, a year after the House settlement and how these changes are reshaping recruiting, compliance and athlete representation. The conversation will also examine the economic and legal impact of major sporting events—such as the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and the FIFA World Cup—on host cities, including stadium financing, public subsidies and long-term community development.
Panelists include:
· Aileen Dagrosa, Senior Vice President General Counsel and Administrative Officer, Philadelphia Eagles
· Paul Fenstermaker, Senior Vice President General Counsel, Philadelphia 76ers and Senior Vice President of Legal, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment
· Frankie Garland, Deputy General Counsel, Philadelphia Phillies
· Barry Hanrahan, Vice President & Assistant General Manager, Philadelphia Flyers
· David Reid, Senior Vice President General Counsel, New Jersey Devils and Senior Vice President of Legal, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment
· Jaimie Wolf, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, Philadelphia Union
Full Agenda is forthcoming
Friday, March 27th, 2026
9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Arthur M. Goldberg ’66 Commons
John F. Scarpa Hall
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
299 N. Spring Mill Road, Villanova, PA 19085
The Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board is pending approval of 4 Substantive CLE credits You must attend in person to receieve CLE credit. Please note the event is open for general admission, but registration is required for CLE credit.
The Moorad Symposium is sponsored by Morgan Lewis.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Villanova University School of Law, 299 North Spring Mill Road, Villanova, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 132.24
