N. Jeremi Duru

Professor N. Jeremi Duru, affiliated with American University’s Washington College of Law, is a leading authority in sports law, civil procedure, and employment discrimination law. His expertise spans sports governance, racial and gender dynamics in professional sports, and legal frameworks for diversity initiatives.

• Education: B.A. from Brown University, M.P.P. from Harvard Kennedy School, and J.D. from Harvard Law School.

His research emphasizes systemic racial and gender disparities in sports, particularly in NFL coaching and front office hiring, and explores athlete activism for social justice. His 15 most recent publications include analyses of the Rooney Rule, pandemic-era youth sports ethics, and athlete empowerment.

Scientific awards include the National Bar Association’s Sports and Entertainment Lawyer of the Year and multiple teaching accolades. He has served on advisory boards for the Sports Lawyers Association, NCAA, and U.S. Olympic Committee, and remains active in legal practice and international lectures.