Lisa Pike Masteralexis

Lisa Pike Masteralexis is a Senior Associate Dean and Professor of Sport Law at the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst. She holds leadership roles including Department Head of Sport Management (1998-2015) and has been an academic leader since 1990. Her professional experience includes MLB Player Association certification and consulting with Diamond Management Group since 1993.

Education: JD from Suffolk University Law School (1990) and BS in Sport Management from UMass Amherst (1987). Her research focuses on sport law, labor relations, and regulatory frameworks in sports. She has authored major textbooks like Principles and Practice of Sport Management and published extensively on legal issues in sport governance.

Recipient of multiple teaching awards including College Outstanding Teaching Award (2010, 2002, 1993) and nominee for University Distinguished Teaching Award. Her work emphasizes ethical legal practices, athlete representation, and workplace safety in sports. Active in policy advocacy, she has contributed to federal regulation debates on sports agents and labor rights.

Advising and grants: While no specific advisees are listed, her academic leadership roles suggest significant mentorship impact. Her work has been supported through institutional and external collaborations. Professional affiliations include roles with MLB Players Association and international sport law initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Sport Management Department's academic programs and collaborates with industry partners on regulatory and policy research. Her work bridges academic research with real-world legal challenges in sports organizations.