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Athlete Activism in Response to the Overturn of Roe v. Wade
Athletes have been using their platform for outreach and social justice for quite some time now. It is common to see those who hold a large presence in the public eye to speak out against injustices, so why shouldn't athletes? Roe v. Wade's overturn impacts athletes...
High School Female Athletes Suspended After Protesting Dress-Code
On a sunny Wednesday in May, athletes on the women's track team wanted to practice wearing sports bras. They were immediately reprimanded by the school they attended, Albany High School, and were suspended from the team. Many team members found this treatment unjust...
Pilgrim Quoted in Article on the Importance of the “Russell Rule” to College Sports Diversity Hiring
Buy-In Across the Board': Inside the West Coast Conference in Year 1 Under the Russell Rule https://globalsportmatters.com/business/2022/08/09/inside-west-coast-conference-year-one-bill-russell-rule/
Recent Ruling Against Participation of Transgender Athletes in Swimming Competitions
In a majority ruling of approximately 71%, FINA declares that male-to-female athletes that have transitioned past the age of puberty re not allowed to compete in elite swimming competitions. This is the most restrictive ruling against transgender athletes that have...
A Flood of Funding Sent to Canada’s Safe Sport
An immense desire for a fairer athlete support system leads to millions in funding for Safe Sport in Canada. Hundreds of athletes belonging to a multitude of sports speak out against the abuse they face. Ensuring a safe, protective system starts with observing the...
Olympians Seek Monetary Compensation From the FBI For Not Stopping an Abusive Physician
A group of Olympians are raising a case against the FBI for failing to stop an abusive osteopathic physician, Larry Nassar. In 2015, there were mass accusations filed against Nassar. FBI agents were aware of the 13 claims against Nassar, but didn't act on this...
Barring Russians From Competitions Could Lead To Arbitrary Athlete Bans
Two tennis players, Russian and Belurissan, were banned from competing in this year's Wimbledon due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Russia and Belarus have invaded the Olympic Truce that was established in ancient Greece, which states that there must be a "cessation...
Pilgrim to Participate on Ethics Panel for the INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CONFLICT PREVENTION AND RESOLUTION Annual Meeting
Pilgrim & Associates Arbitration, Law & Mediation LLC's Managing Attorney, Jill Pilgrim, will be part of a distinguished webinar panel presenting at the Annual Meeting of the INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CONFLICT PREVENTION AND RESOLUTION (CPR). The panel is...
Pilgrim to Moderate Title IX Panel for Sports Lawyers Association’s “Time for IX” Celebration
TIME for IX, A Celebration of TITLE IX’s 50th Anniversary The Sports Lawyers Association proudly presents TIME FOR IX, a celebration of Title IX’s 50th anniversary. The commemoration of this landmark federal law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex will...
Christine Grant, pioneer for gender equity in sports and former UI women’s athletic director, dies at 85
Christine Grant, the trailblazing former University of Iowa women’s athletics director, died on Friday at the age of 85. By, Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor
Pilgrim Appointed to New York State Bar Association Task Force on the Treatment of Transgender Youth in Sports
Pilgrim & Associates Arbitration, Law & Mediation LLC (P&AALM) Managing Attorney, Jill Pilgrim, is honored to be appointed to the New York State Bar Association Task Force on the Treatment of Transgender Youth in Sports, on December 7, 2021. In this...
Pilgrim to Moderate TItle IX Sports Panel on November 12, 2021
Brooklyn Law School is hosting its first Sports Law Symposium on Friday November 12, 2021. Jill Pilgrim, Managing Attorney for Pilgrim & Associates Arbitration, Law & Mediation LLC will be moderating the panel of brilliant sports lawyers and administrators. ...
NYSPHSAA to vote on allowing high school athletes to benefit off name, image, likeness
LATHAM, NY — High school athletes in New York State could soon start profiting off their name, image and likeness (NIL).
THE FIGHT FOR NIL RIGHTS REACHES A NEW CLASS: HIGH SCHOOLERS
Where is the outrage over high school athletes who are being denied their NIL rights? By DARREN HEITNER
Pilgrim Presents on Black Lives Matter: Sports Law & Society Panel
Black Lives Matter: Sports Law & Society May 11, 2021