Blueprint for Billions: Experts Dissect Legal Complexities of New Sports Stadiums at SLA Conference

By Oliver Canning The intricate and often arduous journey of constructing modern sports cathedrals was a focal point of the 50th Annual Sports Lawyers Association Conference. The May 16 session, "Breaking Ground: The Legal Complexities of Building a Modern Sports Stadium," brought together legal experts from top NFL and MLS teams, alongside seasoned external counsel, to dissect these multifaceted challenges. The discussion ran through the typical life cycle of these monumental projects, from