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David A. Grenardo is a Professor of Law and Associate Director of the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. He previously served as a Professor at St. Mary's University School of Law (Texas). His expertise spans legal ethics, professional responsibility, sports law, and legal education. Grenardo earned his J.D. from Duke University and B.A. from Rice University. He has practiced law at major firms like Jones Day and DLA Piper, focusing on complex litigation and pro bono work for marginalized groups. His landmark 2023 Warren E. Burger Prize-winning essay, 'Civility Rules,' advocates for mandatory civility standards in legal practice. He has spoken internationally, including at UNESCO’s Global Forum Against Racism in Barcelona, and his op-eds appear in outlets like Fortune and ESPN. His teaching includes Contracts and Moral Reasoning for Lawyers. Grenardo has received multiple teaching awards, including Professor of the Year at St. Thomas (2024-2025).
Research Interests: Legal ethics, civility in the profession, sports law (athlete compensation, anti-racism), and professional identity formation. Key projects include critiques of NCAA policies, frameworks to combat imposter syndrome in law students, and strategies to promote dignity in sports.
Key Contributions:
- UNESCO Panelist on Racism in Sports (2024), contributing to global anti-discrimination initiatives.
- Over 125 presentations on civility, professional identity, and sports law at venues like the American Bar Association.
- Author of influential articles on mandatory civility rules, college athlete compensation models (Duke Model), and systemic racism in sports.
Awards:
- Warren E. Burger Prize (2023)
- Frank J. Scurlock Award (2010s)
- Phi Delta Phi Faculty of the Year (2017)
Labs/Teams: Active in the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership, focusing on ethical leadership training and interdisciplinary collaboration.
