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Andrew Brandt serves as Professor of Practice and Executive Director of the Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law at Villanova University School of Law. He concurrently holds roles as a featured columnist for Sports Illustrated and The Athletic, and hosts the weekly podcast "The Business of Sports with Andrew Brandt" averaging over 20,000 listeners.
His academic credentials include:
- JD (cum laude) from Georgetown University Law Center
- BA in American Studies from Stanford University
Professor Brandt specializes in sports law and business, with research focusing on NFL contract negotiations, salary cap management, and the evolving landscape of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) in college athletics. His work examines the intersection of legal frameworks and business operations within professional sports leagues, particularly analyzing how American sports models differ from European structures.
His publications consistently address current industry trends including media rights valuation, franchise finance, and labor relations. Recent articles explore DraftKings partnerships, NFL expansion strategies, and the financial implications of the 18th regular-season game proposal.
As Executive Director of the Moorad Center, he oversees nationally recognized events including the annual Moorad Symposium addressing controversial sports topics. He serves on Villanova's Professional Sports Counseling Panel advising student-athletes on agent selection and career development, and contributes to the University's Strategic Planning Committee for Athletics.
The Moorad Center functions as both academic hub and industry nexus, hosting speakers from league offices, team management, and player representation firms while developing specialized curricula including four sports law courses.
