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Michael McCann is a Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and a tenured Professor of Law at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, where he is also the Founding Director of the Sports and Entertainment Law Institute and Associate Dean for Intellectual Life. He has received multiple Professor of the Year awards for teaching excellence and is a leading global expert in sports law, innovating courses on Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rights, intellectual property, and antitrust law.
Education
- LL.M., Harvard Law School (2005)
- J.D., University of Virginia School of Law (2002), where he was a Hardy Cross Dillard Fellow and Editor-in-Chief of the Virginia Sports and Entertainment Law Journal
- B.A., Georgetown University (1998), magna cum laude
Research Interests – McCann specializes in Sports Law, Arts and Entertainment Law, and Intellectual Property Law, with a focus on NIL rights, antitrust issues in professional sports, and legal frameworks for athlete representation. His work has been cited by federal courts and has shaped policy debates on collegiate athlete compensation and labor rights.
Scientific Awards
- 2025: Association of American Law Schools’ Law and Sports Section Award
- 2023: Prelaw Magazine 'Dream Team of Law Professors'
- Hardy Cross Dillard Fellowship (University of Virginia)
Advising and Collaborations – McCann has advised students and collaborated with HLS Professor Jon Hanson on research projects. He represented clients in high-profile cases like Clarett v. NFL and serves as an expert witness in legal proceedings.
Publications and Legal Scholarship – His articles address evolving legal challenges in sports, including NIL regulations, league discipline of executives, and athlete representation. His book Court Justice: The Inside Story of My Battle Against the NCAA (co-authored with Ed O’Bannon) and editorship of the Oxford University Press Handbook of American Sports Law further solidify his influence in the field.
