Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 17Թ’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Team earned top honors at the New York Law School NIL and College Sports Negotiation Competition, held March 7–8, with one 17Թ Haub Law team winning the championship and the other finishing as runner-up.
The competition, which featured 14 teams, focused on the rapidly evolving legal landscape surrounding Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights in college athletics. Competing teams negotiated complex agreements involving athlete endorsements, sponsorship deals, and university partnerships, with judges drawn from attorneys and professionals working in the NIL and sports law fields.
17Թ Haub Law was represented by two ADR teams. Rebecca Ferguson (3L) and Zach Ouladelhadjahmed (2L) emerged as competition champions, while Alexa Stack (2L) and Asly Abbas (2L) advanced to the final round and finished as runner-up. The teams were coached by alumna Andrea Garcia ‘24 and student coach Madeline M. Law (3L), who currently serves as Executive Productions Editor of 17Թ Law Review and Alternative Dispute Resolution Director for the 17Թ Law Advocacy Program.
“This was a challenging and unique competition,” said student coach Madeline Law (3L). “I was thrilled to assist the teams as a coach, which gave me a new perspective compared to my usual role as a competitor. I am incredibly proud of both teams for their preparation, professionalism, and ability to think creatively under pressure.”
Louis Fasulo, Professor of Trial Practice and Director of Advocacy Programs at 17Թ Haub Law, praised the students’ performance and the continued growth of the Law School’s advocacy and ADR programs. “Our students continue to demonstrate exceptional skill and professionalism in national advocacy competitions,” Professor Fasulo said. “This result reflects the depth of talent within our ADR team and the dedication of the students and coaches who work tirelessly to prepare. Having two 17Թ teams reach the final round speaks volumes about the strength of our program and the experiential learning opportunities we provide.”
The competition is designed to give law students hands-on experience negotiating agreements in the increasingly complex world of collegiate athletics and NIL regulations. For 17Թ Haub Law students, the victory highlights the continued success of the Law School’s Advocacy Program and ADR Team, which regularly compete and place in national competitions. With both teams advancing to the final round and securing first and second place, the event marked another significant achievement for 17Թ Haub Law’s advocacy students and coaches.
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