Sports Law Speaker Series: Alumni in College Athletics

Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 12:00pm • Lubar Center

On Thursday, October 30, as part of the Sports Law Speaker Series, the Sports Law Alumni Association brings alumni from various parts of collegiate athletics discussing their work, career paths, and how participation in the Sports Law Program led to their current careers. Alumni participating in this panel include (more to be added):

  • Melanie Aptaker, L'22, Athletic Compliance Coordinator, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
  • Jessica Kumke, L’08, Associate Commissioner for Compliance, Governance and Legal Strategies, Horizon League, Indianapolis, IN 
  • Patrick McCormick, L'23, Director of Compliance for Eligibility, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 
  • Ethan Sebert, L'15, Assistant Director of Athletics, Compliance, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 
  • Shane Drahota, Senior Deputy Director/Administration & Student Services, Minnesota State Athletics, Mankato, MN

This event will take place in room 144, the Lubar Center, starting at noon. Lunch will be provided to all attendees. Click here to register.

Contact: Prof. Anderson