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Dan Catanese’s career has converged at a moment where professional sports, media, and business strategy are evolving in real time. As vice president of legal for the National Women’s Soccer League, he operates at the center of one of the fastest-growing leagues in sports, helping shape its commercial framework while supporting expansion, media, and sponsorship […]

Courtney McBride’s career reflects a blend of strategic discipline, personal conviction, and a commitment to the people behind the sport. As chief legal officer of the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association), she operates at the intersection of law, governance, and global athletics, helping guide an organization that continues to redefine women’s professional sports. Growing up, McBride […]

Rachael Lopez has always understood what it means to be part of a team. Long before she negotiated sponsorship agreements or advised business leaders inside an NFL franchise, she was learning those lessons on the court and on the field. That athletic foundation, built through years of disciplined training and shared victories and losses, now […]

When Krista Whitaker joined the Chicago Bears in April 2024 as executive vice president of legal and business affairs and chief legal officer, she stepped into an organization on the cusp of dramatic transformation. For more than a century, the Bears have been synonymous with Chicago, defined by tradition, history, and winning on the field. […]

When Toni Cannady was seven years old, she told her mother she wanted to be a lawyer. For many children, career aspirations come and go—firefighter one year, astronaut the next. But Cannady’s conviction never wavered. She cannot pinpoint the exact spark, but the desire to practice law became a lifelong anchor, guiding her through choices […]

For Abigail Howard, law was always on the horizon. From a young age, she seemed destined to follow that path—encouraged by her natural ability to argue, think critically, and analyze problems. “People would comment on how I was precocious or argumentative,” she recalls. “It wasn’t hard for me to imagine myself as a lawyer someday.” […]

Zack Kessinger believes everything happens for a reason. So, he knew it was meant to be when he received a job offer from the Texas Rangers to join the franchise’s legal department on his late mother’s birthday. It was more than just a career move—it was the fulfillment of a lifelong passion for baseball and […]

When the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) appointed Holly Shick as its first chief ethics and compliance officer in July 2020, the organization signaled a shift toward greater accountability and a commitment to higher ethical standards, especially following the scandal involving Larry Nassar, the former team doctor for the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics team. […]

Maggie Walters serves as the general counsel at KC Current, a women’s professional soccer team dedicated to advancing women’s professional sport and positively impacting the Kansas City community. Her role is vital in amplifying the organization’s core values, such as excellence and having a winning mindset, changing the game, passion and pride,  advocating for women’s […]

Toks Arowojolu has never thrown a pass, made a tackle or scored a touchdown, but the legal support she provides as the Baltimore Ravens’ associate general counsel has already made an immediate impact on the team’s success. Arowojolu has described it as an honor and a privilege to support the front office executives of the […]