DeLorenzo v. NFL and Sports Officiating Discrimination

By Katelyn Kohler, Esq. Professional sports leagues have faced many discrimination suits brought by their own officials. They have settled some, defeated others, and outlasted most. DeLorenzo v. National Football League[1] is the next one in line. Former NFL line judge Robin DeLorenzo alleges that the league publicly celebrated her as a historic hire for women while systematically dismantling her career through gender discrimination, a hostile work environment, and retaliation. The NFL has denie