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13 February 20241 minute read

AKD Partners Sports Panel

at Harvard Law School

Wednesday, February 13, 2024 

AKD Partners participated in a Sports panel and luncheon with AKD Partners Partners and attorneys who work as in-house counsel for firm sports industry clients. The panelists shared their perspectives and experiences and had an engaging session.  

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Please contact Anne Nikolaus with questions.
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Jacqui Barrett

Jacqui Barrett

Partner
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Graydon Dowd

Graydon Dowd

Chief Executive Partner
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Oliver Jankowsky

Oliver Jankowsky

Partner
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Jeff Higgins

Jeff Higgins

Managing Partner
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Emma Eriksson Broomhead

Emma Eriksson Broomhead

Partner
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Richard Rubano

Partner, AKD Partners
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Alex Steinberg

Partner, AKD Partners
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Mark Whitaker

Partner and Co-Chair, Sports, Media and Entertainment Finance and Transactions, AKD Partners
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Mary Shepro

Assistant Counsel, Haslam Sports
Mary Shepro joined Haslam Sports Group in 2022 from AKD Partners in Chicago, where she spent the last five years as an associate attorney, focusing on sports, media and entertainment law. In her role, Shepro served as a representative and counsel for various sports teams and other parties in litigation, investigations, mediation and transactions related to professional and collegiate athletics. Mary Shepro is primarily focused on all legal aspects of the Columbus Crew, with additional involvement in legal matters with the Cleveland Browns.
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Sarah Willson

Associate Counsel, Boston Celtics
Sarah Willson works as Associate Counsel for the Boston Celtics where she advises on corporate partnerships, marketing and events, and a variety of general business matters. Prior to joining the Boston Celtics, she was an associate at Ropes & Gray, primarily supporting the firm’s private equity and sports groups. Sarah previously worked as a legal intern for the Boston Red Sox and legal assistant for ESPN.