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Curriculum VitaeJohn T. Wendt (W) 651.303.3033E-mail: jtwendt@stthomas.eduEducationJuris DoctorWilliam Mitchell College of LawSt. Paul, MinnesotaMaster of Arts, American Studies University of MinnesotaMajor Fields: American Constitutional Law and History, Sports Law and HistoryMinneapolis, Minnesota Bachelor of Arts, Humanities, Summa Cum Laude University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, Minnesota Academic or Professional PositionsProfessor Emeritus, 2017 – PresentOpus College of BusinessDepartment of Ethics and Business LawUniversity of St. ThomasMinneapolis/St. Paul, MinnesotaProfessor, 2014 – 2017Opus College of BusinessDepartment of Ethics and Business LawUniversity of St. ThomasMinneapolis/St. Paul, MinnesotaAssociate Professor, 2008 - 2014Opus College of BusinessDepartment of Ethics and Business LawUniversity of St. ThomasMinneapolis/St. Paul, MinnesotaAssistant Professor, 2002 – 2008Opus College of BusinessDepartment of Ethics and Business LawUniversity of St. ThomasMinneapolis/St. Paul, MinnesotaAdjunct Professor, 1983 – 2002Graduate School of BusinessUniversity of St. ThomasMinneapolis, MNMBA Sports and Entertainment Management Concentration Director 1989 – 2004MBA Environmental Management Concentration Director 1996 – 2004MBA Law Coordinator, 1995 – 2003Director, Joint Degree and Exchange Programs, School of Law, 2000 – 2002 Director, JD/MBA Exchange with Hamline University School of Law, 1989 – 2002Adjunct Professor 1988 – 2002Adjunct Lecturer 1987 – 1988 Adjunct Instructor 1983 – 1986Adjunct Professor of Law, 1993 – 2002Hamline University School of LawSt. Paul, Minnesota Adjunct Professor, 1984 – 2002University of MinnesotaSchool of Public Health 1992 – 2002General College Extension 1984 – 1990Graduate School of Education, 1985Adjunct Professor, 1983 – 1984Century (Lakewood) CollegeWhite Bear Lake, Minnesota Adjunct Professor, 1984 - 1990Inver Hills Community CollegeInver Grove Heights, MinnesotaDirector of Publications, 1982 – 1983Minnesota Continuing Legal EducationSt. Paul, Minnesota Lecturer, 1981 – 1982University of Wisconsin Graduate School of BusinessMadison, WisconsinAdjunct Faculty/Coach, 1970 – 1979De La Salle High SchoolMinneapolis, Minnesota Awards and HonorsOpus College of Business Outstanding Faculty Service Award, 2017University of St. Thomas Exemplar Research Award, 2014Legal Leaders – Minnesota’s Top Rated Attorneys in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution and in the field of Entertainment Law, 2013University of St. Thomas Professor of the Year Award Finalist, 2011Opus College of Business Julie Hays Outstanding Teacher Award Finalist, 2010, 2011 and 2012Opus College of Business Susan E. Heckler Research Excellence Award Finalist, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017Opus College of Business Summer Research Award, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Opus College of Business Teaching Enhancement Grant, 2015, 2016Appointed by Governor Mark Dayton to the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission, 2012 – Present (Reappointed by Governor Dayton in 2015).Department of Ethics and Business Law “Above and Beyond” Service Award, 2010, 2011 and 2012University of Minnesota Aquatics Hall of Fame, 2007Outstanding Faculty Member and Keynote Speaker as selected by the Accounting MBA Graduate Students and 10-Year Anniversary, 2002Dedicated Service Award, University of St. Thomas Graduate School of Business, 1999Accounting MBA Faculty Award, University of St. Thomas, 1998Business Excellence Award for Innovation in Teaching, University of St. Thomas, Graduate School of Business, 1997University of St. Thomas Merit Award, 1997University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts, Alumni of Notable Achievement Award, 1997 (The CLA Alumni of Notable Achievement (ANA) program was created in 1994 as part of CLA’s 125th anniversary to celebrate and honor the significant achievements and contributions of college alumni. All ANA honorees have been nominated by CLA alumni, faculty, and staff. Of the college's 120,000 living graduates, approximately 1,300 have been selected as recipients. By honoring its alumni, CLA recognizes and celebrates not only their singular accomplishments but also the collective depth and breadth of their interests, talents, career paths and achievements in all sectors of society).“AV” rating from Martindale-Hubble (An AV? Preeminent? Peer Review Rating is an outstanding achievement and demonstrates that a lawyer has earned the highest rating available for their legal ability and professional ethics. An AV? certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment – a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence).25 Year AV Anniversary Award, Martindale-Hubble, 2017Governor’s Certificate of Commendation for Service to the State of Minnesota, 1987Top Ten Announcers in the United States by Splash Magazine, the official publication of USA Swimming, Inc., 2000De La Salle High School Centennial Award (10 Minnesota State High School Championships in Swimming, Diving and Water Polo) 2000Outstanding Coach Award, University of Minnesota Department of Recreation Sports, 1988Minnesota High School Water Polo Association Coach of the Year, 1973, 1974, 1979 PublicationsRefereed Journals/Law ReviewsWendt, J.T. (2020) “Third Time’s The Charm? The Horseracing Integrity Act of 2019,” Entertainment and Sports Lawyer, American Bar Association, Forum Committee on the Entertainment and Sports Industries, 36(1).Wendt, J.T. (2018) “The PyeongChang Olympics – The Peace Games?” Entertainment and Sports Lawyer, American Bar Association, Forum Committee on the Entertainment and Sports Industries, 34(3).Wendt, J.T. (2017) “Flying Down to Rio – The 2016 Summer Olympic Games,” Entertainment and Sports Lawyer, American Bar Association, Forum Committee on the Entertainment and Sports Industries, 33(3).Young, P.C. and Wendt, J.T. (2017) “Governance in Sports Governing Bodies: A Risk Management Perspective,” International Sports Law Review Pandektis, 12(1/2). Wendt, J.T. (2016) “Looking Back at Sochi: Lessons from Putin’s Games,” Entertainment and Sports Lawyer, American Bar Association, Forum Committee on the Entertainment and Sports Industries, 32(3).Wendt, J.T. (2015) “Horse Racing in the United States: A Call for a Harmonized Approach to Anti-Doping Regulation,” Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport, 25,(2).Garrison, M.J. & Wendt, J.T. (2015) “Employee Noncompetes and Consideration: A Proposed Good Faith Standard for the ‘Afterthought’ Agreement,”?University of Kansas Law Review, 64, 2.Wendt, J.T. & Miller, J.J. (2015) “Ref, Is This the Final?’ Concussion Issues at the 2014 FIFA Men’s World Cup: A Case Study,” Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport, 25,(1).Wendt, J.T. & Young, P.C. (2014) “Protecting spectator rights: reflections on the General Law of the Cup,” The International Sports Law Journal, 14(3-4), 179.Wendt, J.T. (2014) “Toward Harmonization In Anti-Doping Regulation In Equestrian Sport,” International Sports Law Review Pandektis, 10 (3/4). Miller, J.J, & Wendt, J.T. (2014) “The Concussion Crisis in the National Hockey League,” Journal of Contemporary Athletics, 9(1).Garrison, M. J. & Wendt, J.T., (2014) “Non-Compete Agreements Made After an At-Will Employee Has Commenced Employment: Toward A Good Faith Standard for the ‘Afterthought’ Agreement,” University of St. Thomas Journal of Law and Public Policy VIII (2).Wendt, J.T. & Evers, Stephanie G., (2014) “Incorporating Adult Learning Theory Into Business Law Classrooms: Using a Local High Profile Case to Engage Students,” Business Journal for Entrepreneurs, 2014 (1).Miller, J.J., Pauline, G.A. & Wendt, J.T., (2013) “An Investigation of Risk Management Protocols at Triathlon Events,” Journal of Event and Venue Management, 4(2), 15. Wendt, J.T. (2012) “Toward Harmonization: British Olympic Association v. The World Anti-Doping Association,” Marquette Sports Law Review, 23(1),154. Wendt, J.T. (2012) “The Road to the London 2012 Olympic Games, ‘The Selection Games,’” Entertainment and Sports Lawyer, American Bar Association, Forum Committee on the Entertainment and Sports Industries, 30(3), 17 Miller, J.J. and Wendt, J.T. (2012) “The Lack of Risk Communication at an Elite Sports Event: A Case Study of the FINA 10 K Marathon Swimming World Cup,” International Journal of Sport Communication, 5, 265.Wendt, J.T. and Miller, J.J. (2012) “Tragedy at Fujairah: Risk management and legal issues on the death of Fran Crippen,” University of Denver Sports and Entertainment Law Journal, Vol. 12, 71.Wendt, J.T. and Young, P.C. (2011) “Reputational Risk and Social Media,” University of Mississippi Sports Law Review, Winter, 2011, 1, 97.Wendt, John T. (2011) “The FEI and the Continuing Fight against Doping in Equestrian Sport,” The International Sports Law Journal, 2011, (3-4). Miller, J.J., Wendt, J.T. and Potter, N. (2011) “Implications for concussion assessments and return-to-play standards in intercollegiate football: How are the risks managed?” Journal of Sport Administration & Supervision, 3(1).Miller, J.J., Wendt, J.T. and Potter, N. (2011) Whitepaper: “Heat-related illness in interscholastic football: What coaches and athletic administrators need to understand.” Journal of Contemporary Athletics, 6(2). Wendt, John T. (2010) “The Need for WADA to address Confidentiality Leaks in Drug Testing in Olympic Sports: The Ian Thorpe Situation.” The International Sports Law Journal, (3-4), 474. Wendt, John T. (2010) “The Road to Vancouver; Issues at the XXI Olympic Winter Games.” Entertainment and Sports Lawyer, American Bar Association, Forum Committee on the Entertainment and Sports Industries, 28(1), 3. Miller, J.J., Wendt, J.T. and Young, P.C. (2010) “Fourth Amendment considerations and application of risk management principles for pat-down searches at professional football games.” Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport, 20(2), 108.Wendt, John T. (2009) “The Crisis of Doping in Equestrian Sport,” Entertainment and Sports Lawyer, American Bar Association, Forum Committee on the Entertainment and Sports Industries, Fall 2009, 27(3).Wendt, John T. (2009), “The Road to Beijing and Beyond: A Time of Transition in the War on Doping.” Entertainment and Sports Lawyer, American Bar Association, Forum Committee on the Entertainment and Sports Industries, Volume 26, Issue 4Wendt, J. T., Miller, J. J., & Kern, S. (2008)?“Steroid Use in Interscholastic Athletics: Is there reasonable suspicion?” Journal of Contemporary Athletics, 3(2), 111.Miller, J.J., Wendt, J. T. and Seidler, T. (2008) “Tackling Steroid Abuse in Interscholastic Athletics: Perceptions of Athletic Directors.” International Journal of Sport Management, 9(2), 117. Garrison, M. J. & Wendt, J.T., (2008) “The Evolving Law of Employee Non-Competes: Recent Trends and an Alternative Policy Approach.” American Business Law Journal, 45 (1), 107.Wendt, John T. (2008) “The Year of the Strike, Troubles on Broadway and in Hollywood.”??Ethics and Critical Thinking Quarterly Journal, 2008 (3).Miller, J.J. and Wendt, J.T., (2008) “Wrestling with Herpes:? A Case Study,” Journal of Contemporary Athletics, 3(1), 1.Wendt, J.T. & Miller, J.J., (2008) “Herpes Gladiatorum in Interscholastic Athletics: Legal Considerations for Coaches and Administrators.”?Franklin Business & Law Review Quarterly Journal, 2008 (3).Combs, Kathy, Gibson, Sharon, Hays, Julie, Saly, Jane, and Wendt, John T., (2008) “Enhancing Curriculum and Delivery: Linking Assessment to Learning Objectives,” Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 33(1), 87.Miller, J.J. & Wendt, J.T. (2007) “Interscholastic athletic director’s perceptions of steroid use: A state study.” Journal of Contemporary Athletics, 2(3), 207. Wendt, John T., (2006) “Adventures in Turino.” Entertainment and Sports Lawyer, American Bar Association, Forum Committee on the Entertainment and Sports Industries, 22(4) Winter 2006.Wendt, John T., (2005) “Year of the Steroid: Are New Testing Regimes Enough?” Entertainment and Sports Lawyer, American Bar Association, Forum Committee on the Entertainment and Sports Industries, 22(8), Winter 2005.Wendt, J.T. and Tippins, S.C., (2005) “Risk Management and Sports Marketing.” Business Journal for Entrepreneurs. 2005 (4). Wendt, John T., (2004) “The New World Anti-Doping Agency and World Anti-Doping Code.” Midwest Law Review, Vol. 19, 29 – 45.Wendt, John T. “WADA, Doping and THG.” (2004) Entertainment and Sports Lawyer, American Bar Association, Forum Committee on the Entertainment and Sports Industries, 21 (4), Winter 2004. Wendt, John T. (1995) “The Impact of Labor Law on Professional Sports.” Annual Meeting of the American Bar Association on the Sports and Entertainment Industries, 1995.Book ChaptersWendt, J. & Miller, J. (2017)?“International sports law.”? In J.J. Miller & K. Schoepfer (eds.), Sports Law.? Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett.Miller, John and Wendt, John, (2010) “Safety and Negligence Sport Management Internship Issues.” In A Practical Guide to Sport Management Internships (Miller, J. & Seidler, T., eds). Carolina Academic Press.Miller, John and Wendt, John, (2010) “Paid Versus Unpaid Sport Management Internship Issues.” In A Practical Guide to Sport Management Internships (Miller, J. & Seidler, T., eds). Carolina Academic Press.Miller, John and Wendt, John, (2010) “Managing Sport Management Internship Risks: Insurance Issues.” In A Practical Guide to Sport Management Internships (Miller, J. & Seidler, T., eds). Carolina Academic Press.Wendt, John T., (1999) “Legal Issues in Sports Medicine.” Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Sports Medicine II,” American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1999.CONFERENCE PARTICIPATIONPresentationsWendt, J. T., Miller, J.J., Seidler, T. L., (2020), “Feeling the Heat? Heat-Related Illness Concerns for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games,” Presented by at the Sport and Recreation Law Association 33rd Annual Conference on Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law, Louisville, Ky., March 13 – 16, 2020.Garrison, M. J. & Wendt, J.T., (2016), “Employee Non-competes and Consideration: A Proposed Good Faith Standard for the ‘Afterthought’ Agreement,” Presented at the Pacific Southwest Academy of Legal Studies in Business Annual Meeting, February 11-13, Palm Springs CA. Best Paper Award.Garrison, M. J. & Wendt, J.T., (2013), “Non-Compete Agreements Made After An At-Will Employee Has Commenced Employment: Toward A Good Faith Standard For The ‘Afterthought’ Agreement,” Presented by Garrison at the? University of St. Thomas Journal of Law and Public Policy Spring Symposium, “Regulating the Free Market: Dodd-Frank, Non-Compete ‘Afterthoughts’, Religion and Welfare,” Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 31, 2014.Wendt, J.T. and Miller, J.J., (2013), “Risk Communication Management of Concussions in High School Football: Who Knew?” Presented at the Sport and Recreation Law Association 26th Annual Conference on Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law, Denver, Colorado, March 13 – 16, 2013.Miller, J.J., Pauline, G.A. & Wendt, J.T., (2013) “I Can Do This! Where is the Bottom?: An Analysis of Risk Management Plans for Swimmers in Triathlons.” Presented at the Sport and Recreation Law Association 26th Annual Conference on Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law, Denver, Colorado, March 13 – 16, 2013.Miller, J.J., Wendt, J.T., Seidler, T.L.,?(2012), “Paid Versus Unpaid:? Issues in Sport Management Internships,” Presented at the 2012 AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition, Boston, Massachusetts, March 13-17, 2012. Wendt, J.T. and Miller, J.J., (2012), “Tragedy at Fujairah: Risk Management and theAssumption of Risk in Open-Water Swimming Events.” Presented at the Sport and Recreation Law Association’s 25th Annual Conference on Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law, Greensboro, North Carolina, February 29 - March 3, 2012.Wendt, J.T. and Young, P.J. (2011), “Reputational Risk and Social Media” Presented at the inaugural University of Mississippi School of Law Sports Law Symposium, Tupelo, Mississippi, November 11, 2011. Miller, J.J, and Wendt, J.T. (2011), “Tragedy at Fujairah: Risk Management Issues at Open-Water Swimming Events,” Presented at the 2011 Sport Entertainment andVenues Tomorrow, Columbia, South Carolina, November 16-18, 2011.Potter, N. and Wendt, J.T. (2011), “Implications for concussion assessments and return-to-play policy standards in intercollegiate football,” Presented at the Sport and Recreation Law Association 24nd Annual Conference on Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law in Savannah, Georgia, March 2 – 5, 2011. Wendt, J.T. and Miller, J.J. (2009), “Risk Management and the Fourth Amendment at Sports Events: Like Water and Oil?” Presented at the Sport and Recreation Law Association 22nd annual conference on Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law in San Antonio, Texas, March 5 – 9, 2009.Seidler, T., Scott, D., Miller, J. and Wendt, J.T. (2009), “Managing the Risks of Sexual Abuse of Young Athletes” Presented at the 124th American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention and Exposition in Tampa, Florida, March 31-April 4, 2009.Garrison, M.J. and Wendt, J.T., (2008), “Consideration and Employee Non-Compete Agreements: The Continuing Policy Debate Over the Afterthought Agreement.” Presented at the Pacific Northwest Academy of Legal Studies in Business 2008 Annual Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, April 2009.Seidler, T., Scott, D., Miller, J. and Wendt, J.T. (2008), “Managing Risks for Sports Management Internships” Presented at the National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Fort Worth, Texas Miller, J., Seidler, T, & Wendt, J. (2007), “Athletic director perceptions of steroid use and testing in interscholastic athletics.” Presented at Sport and Recreation Law Association Conference, Chapel Hill, NC. March, 2007Garrison, M.J. & Wendt, J.T. (2007), “The Rise and Fall of the Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine.” Presented by Garrison at the 2007 Annual Conference of the Pacific Southwest Academy of Legal Studies in Business. February 23.Miller, J.J., Seidler, T., and Wendt, J.T. (2007), “Athletic Director Perceptions of Steroid Use and Testing in Interscholastic Athletics. Presented at the Sport and Recreation Law Association 20th Annual Conference on Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, February 28 – March 3.Miller, J.J. & Wendt, J.T (2006), “Premises Liability and Risk Management: Strategies for Sport and Recreation Facilities.” Presented at the 2006 Athletic Business Conference and Expo, Las Vegas, Nevada. November 15 – 17. Wendt, J.T. (2004), “The Continuing Impact of and Challenges to the New World Anti-Doping Agency and World Anti-Doping Code.” Presented at the North American Society for Sport Management, 2004, 19th Annual Conference, and 4th Annual Conference of the International Association for Sport Management, Atlanta, Georgia, bs, K.L., Gibson, S., Hays, J.M., Saly, J., Wendt, J.T. (2003), “Development And Use Of An Assessment Tool Based On Course Learning Objectives.” Paper presented at the Western Economic Association International Conference, Vancouver, British by Combs, Columbia, July, 2004. (Paper also presented at the European Applied Business Research Conference, June 9-13, 2003, at Venice, Italy by Combs).(Presented also presented and published in the proceedings of 46th Annual Midwest Academy of Management Conference, April 3-5, 2003, at St. Louis, MO by Hays).Wendt, J.T. (2003), “The Impact of the New World Anti-Doping Agency and World Anti-Doping Code.” Presented at the Onward to the Olympics; Historical Perspective on the Olympic Games, Wilfred Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 2003.Wendt, J.T. (2003), “The New World Anti-Doping Agency and World Anti-Doping Code.” Presented at the International Conference on the Olympic Games; The Olympic Dream: Past, Present and Future of the Olympic Games, University of Missouri – St. Louis, 2003.Wendt, J.T., (1995), “The Impact of Labor Law on Professional Sports - The Need for Professional Sports to Adopt a Court of Arbitration for Sport.” Presented at the American Bar Association, Forum Committee on Sports and Entertainment Law Annual Meeting.Wendt, J.T., (1983), “Equal Opportunity in Intercollegiate Athletics.” Presented at the University of North Dakota Law School Sports Law Seminar, 1983.National Poster Presentations Miller, J., Seidler, T, & Wendt, J. (March, 2007), Athletic director perceptions of steroid use and testing in interscholastic athletics. Sport and Recreation Law Association Conference, Chapel Hill, NC.Invited PresentationsWendt, J.T. (2016), Keynote Address: “Legal Issues in Sports Medicine: Things We Should Know But Are Rarely Discussed,” 2016 Advanced Team Physician Course co-sponsored by the American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Coronado, California (December 10, 2016).Arendt, E.A. and Wendt, J.T. (2016), “Legal Issues and Dilemmas,” 2016 Advanced Team Physician Course co-sponsored by the American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Coronado, California (December 9, 2016).Ray, T.R. and Wendt, J.T. (2016), “Ethics of Colleges Employing MDs and ATCs,” 2016 Advanced Team Physician Course co-sponsored by the American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Coronado, California (December 9, 2016).Ray, T.R. and Wendt, J.T. (2016), “Update of Team Physicians Crossing State Lines,” 2016 Advanced Team Physician Course co-sponsored by the American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Coronado, California (December 9, 2016).Wendt, J.T. (2016), “The Court of Arbitration for Sport,” University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, (September 19, 2016).Wendt, J.T., (2015), “Anti-Doping and the Court of Arbitration for Sport,” Troy University, Troy, Alabama. (October 20, 2015).Other Conference and Seminar Presentations and PapersCraig, E., Hecht, S., Jewison, D., Knutsen, M., and Wendt, J.T. (2020), “Athletic Competition and Covid: How Are We Managing This Pandemic?” Presented at University of Minnesota Medical School Athletic Department Grand Rounds, Minneapolis, MN. (August 28, 2020).Wendt, J.T., “Minnesota High School Basketball Coach Sues Parents for Defamation — McGuire v. Bowlin,” Sports Litigation Alert, Volume 17, Issue 9, (May 8, 2020).Wendt, J.T., “Wrestling with Referees:?Halter v. Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association,” Legal Issues in High School Athletics, (July-August 2019).Wendt, J.T., “Court Examines Whether School District Assumed Duty of Care by Allowing Student Athlete to Drive to Event, JeanAnn Fenrich vs. The Blake School,” Legal Issues in High School Athletics, (September-October 2017).Wendt, J.T., (2017) “Legal Issues in Sports Medicine” at the University of Minnesota Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Athletic Medicine Grand Rounds. Minneapolis, MN. (February 22, 2017).Wendt, J.T., (2016), “Banned substance use, is it worth it? Problems before the Olympics in Rio,” Presented at the 4rd Annual Allina Health Sport Medicine Conference, Bloomington, MN. (July 15, 2016).Wendt, J.T., (2013) “Doping and the Competitive Athlete,” Presented at Fairview 2013 Current Concepts in Sports Medicine: Overhead Athletic Injuries: Safe to Pitch orThrowing Caution to the Wind?, Minneapolis, MN. (May 17 - 18, 2013).Stovitz, S., Novak, M. and Wendt, J.T., (2012), “Drug Testing and Athletic Medicine:A Case Based Discussion; Where Ethics and Law and Safety and Reality Collide” Presented at University of Minnesota Medical School Athletic Department Grand Rounds, Minneapolis, MN. (September 26, 2012).Wendt, J. T., (2012), “Legal Aspects of Drugs and the IOC,” Presented at Fairview 2012 Current Concepts in Sports Medicine: The World of Sports Medicine: The Olympic Athlete, Minneapolis, MN. (April 13-14, 2012). Wendt, J.T. (2010), “Issues with Drugs and Sports.” Presented at the 13th Annual Twin Cities Sports Medicine Conference held in conjunction with the Twin Cities Marathon. Co-presented by the University of Minnesota Medical School, Continuing Medical Education, and Fairview Sports and Orthopedic Care, Minneapolis, MN. (October 1 - 2, 2010).Wendt, J.T. (2008), “Performance Enhancing Substance Use in Sports – Update.” Presented at the 11th Annual Twin Cities Sports Medicine Conference, Bloomington, MN. (October 3 – 4, 2008).Wendt, J.T. (2008), “Legal Updates in Sports Medicine.” Presented at the 2008 Minnesota Sports Medicine Spring Conference, Blaine, MN. (April 11 – 12, 2008).Wendt, J.T. (2007), “Update on Legal Issues in Sports.” Presented at the 2007 Minnesota Sports Medicine Spring Conference, Blaine, MN. (April 13 – 14, 2007).Wendt, J.T. (2006), “Medico-Legal Issues in Sports Medicine” Presented at the Ninth Annual Twin Cities Marathon Sports Medicine Conference. Minneapolis, MN. (September. 29 & 30, 2006).Wendt, J.T. (2005), “Legal Issues Regarding Current IOC and WADA Policies on Drugs in Sports.” Presented at the Eighth Annual Twin Cities Marathon Sports Medicine Conference. Minneapolis, MN. (September 30 & October 1, 2005).Wendt, John T., (1999), “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, Edina, Minnesota.Wendt, John T., (1999), “Legal Liability for Athletic Trainer.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, St. Paul, Minnesota.Wendt, John T., (1998), “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, Edina, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1998), “Legal Liability for Athletic Trainer.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, St. Paul, Minnesota. Wendt, John T., (1997), “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, Edina, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1997), “Legislative Viewpoints and Actions in Environmental Law.” Presented at the15th Annual Environmental Health Policy Institute of the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety, Minneapolis, Minnesota.Wendt, John T., (1997), “Legal Liability for Athletic Trainer.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, St. Paul, MinnesotaOpp, D. and Wendt, J.T., (1997), “The Environment.” Presented at the US West Chair/MIM Major International Issues Series, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota Wendt, John T., (1996), “The Future of Sports Law.” Presented at the William Mitchell College of Law Second Annual Intellectual Property Conference, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1996.Wendt, John T., (1996), “Legal and Economic Issues in Publicly Financed Stadia.” Presented at the Minneapolis Star Tribune/WCCO Forum, 1997, Minneapolis, MinnesotaWendt, J.T., and Austin, M.L. (1996), “Legislative Viewpoints and Actions in Environmental Law,” Presented at the 15th Annual Environmental Health Policy Institute of the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety, Minneapolis, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1996), “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, Edina, MinnesotaMach, F. and Wendt, J.T., (1996), “Two Perspectives on Risk Management: A Lawyer’s and an Athletic Director’s.” Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Central District Convention, Rochester, Minnesota.Wendt, John T., (1996), “Legal Liability for Athletic Trainer.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, St. Paul, Minnesota Wendt, John T., (1996), “Legal Liability for Coaches and Physical Education Instructors.” Presented at the Two Rivers Sports Medicine Seminar, Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Wendt, John T., (1996), “Legal Liability for Exercise Physiologists.” Presented at the University of Minnesota, 1985 – 1999. Minneapolis, Minnesota Wendt, John T., (1996), “Legal Liability in Recreational Sports.” Presented at the University of Minnesota, 1985 – 1999, Minneapolis, Minnesota Wendt, John T. (1995), “Technology in the Classroom.” Presented at the 1995 University of St. Thomas Graduate School of Business Orientation Wendt, J.T., & Austin, M.L. (1995), “Legislative Viewpoints and Actions in Environmental Law,” Presented at the 14th Annual Environmental Health Policy Institute of the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety, Minneapolis, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1995), “Legal Liability for Coaches.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, St. Paul, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1995), “Legal Implications for Swimming and Diving Officials.” Presented at the Minnesota State Aquatic Sports Officials Conference, Minneapolis, MinnesotaWendt, John. T. (1995), “Sports for the Right Reason.” Presented by the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission, Minneapolis, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1995), “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, Edina, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1995), “Legal Liability for Athletic Trainer.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, St. Paul, Minnesota Wendt, John T., (1994), “Ethical Issues in Sports and Entertainment Law.” Presented at the Hamline University School of Law, 1994, St. Paul, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1994), “Technology in the Classroom.” Presented at the Government Contract Managers Association of America, 1994, St. Paul, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1994), “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, Minneapolis, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1994), “Legal Liability for Athletic Trainer.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, St. Paul, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1993), “Risk Management for Coaches.” Presented at the State of Minnesota Aquatics Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Wendt, John T., (1993), “Using CD-ROMS as Classroom Resources.” Presented at “Classroom of the Future,” University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, Minnesota Wendt, John T., (1993) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, Minneapolis, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1993) “Legal Liability for Athletic Trainer.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, St. Paul, Minnesota Wendt, John T., (1992) “Risk Management for Coaches.” Presented at the State of Minnesota Aquatics Conference, Mankato, Minnesota. Schultz, J. and Wendt, J.T., (1992) “Sports Medicine and Sports Liability in the Schools.” Presented at the State of Minnesota School Boards Association Conference, St. Paul, Minnesota.Wendt, John T., (1992) “Risk Management for Athletic Directors.” Presented at the Minnesota High School Athletic Directors Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota.Wendt, John T., (1992) “Sports Law and Sports Medicine.” Presented at the Minneapolis Sports Medicine Institute, Edina, Minnesota Wendt, John T., (1992) “Legal Liability for Athletic Trainer.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, St. Paul, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1992) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, Minneapolis, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1992) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at Braemar Sports Medicine Institute, Edina, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1991) “Legal Liability for Athletic Trainer.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, St. Paul, MinnesotaWendt, John T. (1992) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at the Coplin Physical Therapy Seminar, St. Paul, Minnesota. Failinger, M.A., & and Wendt, J.T., (1991) Co-Developers, “The Role of Women in Sports” Hamline University School of Law Women’s Law Caucus. Wendt, John T., (1991) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, Minneapolis, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1991) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at Braemar Sports Medicine Institute, Edina, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1991) “Sports Medicine in the Schools.” Presented at the Minnesota School Boards Association, St. Paul, Minnesota Wendt, John T., (1991) “Legal Aspects of Exercise Physiology.” Presented at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1991) “Legal Liability for Coaches and Physical Education Instructors.” Presented at the Two Rivers Sports Medicine Seminar, Blaine, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1991) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at the Coplin Physical Therapy Seminar, St. Paul, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1990) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, Minneapolis, MinnesotaWendt, John T. (1990) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at the Coplin Physical Therapy Seminar, St. Paul, Minnesota. Wendt, John T., (1990) “Legal Liability for Coaches.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, St. Paul, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1990) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at Braemar Sports Medicine Institute, Edina, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1990) “Legal Liability for Athletic Trainer.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, St. Paul, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1989) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, Minneapolis, MinnesotaWendt, John T. (1989) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at the Coplin Physical Therapy Seminar, St. Paul, Minnesota.Wendt, John T., (1989) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at Braemar Sports Medicine Institute, Edina, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1989) “Legal Liability for Athletic Trainer.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, St. Paul, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1988) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, Minneapolis, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1988) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at Braemar Sports Medicine Institute, Edina, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1988) “Legal Liability for Athletic Trainer.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, St. Paul, Minnesota Wendt, John T., (1987) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, Minneapolis, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1987) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at Braemar Sports Medicine Institute, Edina, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1987) “Legal Liability for Athletic Trainer.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, St. Paul, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1986) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, Minneapolis, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1986) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at Braemar Sports Medicine Institute, Edina, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1986) “Legal Liability for Athletic Trainer.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, St. Paul, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1985) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, Minneapolis, MinnesotaWendt, John T. (1985) “Legal Aspects of Hazardous Waste.” Presented at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota Wendt, John T., (1985) “Legal Liability for Athletic Trainer.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, St. Paul, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1985) “Legal Liability for Coaches.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, Minneapolis, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1984) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, Minneapolis, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1984) “The Sports Injury: Issues in Prevention and Liability.” Presented at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1984) “Legal Liability for Athletic Trainer.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, St. Paul, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1983) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, Minneapolis, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1983) “Legal Liability for Athletic Trainer.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, St. Paul, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1983) “Equal Opportunity for Women in Intercollegiate Athletics.” Presented at the University of North Dakota School of Law Sports Law Seminar, Grand Forks, North DakotaWendt, John T., (1982) “Law and Risk Management in Sport.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, Minneapolis, MinnesotaWendt, John T., (1982) “Legal Liability for Athletic Trainer.” Presented at the Institute for Athletic Medicine Seminar, St. Paul, MinnesotaEditorial and Review ActivitiesInternational Journal of Private Law, Editorial BoardAcademy of Legal Studies in BusinessReviewer, 2015 ALSB Annual Conference National ProceedingsReviewer, 2014 ALSB Annual Conference National ProceedingsReviewer, 2013 ALSB Annual Conference National ProceedingsReviewer, 2012 ALSB Annual Conference National ProceedingsReviewer, 2011 ALSB Annual Conference National ProceedingsJournal of Legal Aspects of Sport, 2005 – present, Editorial BoardSport and Recreation Law AssociationReviewer, Maloy Graduate Student Paper AwardBest Graduate Student PaperBest Undergraduate Student PaperSRLA Annual Conference Presentations Business and Professional Ethics Journal, 2016Midwest Law Journal, Official ReviewerThe Journal of Philosophy, Science & Law, Official Reviewer, 2010 - 2011Tri-State Academy for Legal Studies in Business, ReviewerBusiness Law Today, Fifth Edition, Miller and Jentz, 2001 ReviewerBusiness Law and the Regulation of Business, Fifth Edition, Mann and Roberts, 1996 Reviewer,West Business Law Series, 1994-1995, Content SpecialistProfessionalWendt, John T. (2015) “Finding Answers – and Questions – Through Teaching and Research,” St. Thomas Newsroom, July 2, 2015.Wendt, John T. (2007) “High School Juice.” B. The Magazine of the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, Vol. 4, No. 2, 2007Wendt, John T., (2006) Legal expertise personal communication. In: Stovitz, S.D. and Satin, D. J., “Professionalism and the Ethics of the Sideline Physician.” Current Sports Medicine Report, 5:120-124.Wendt, John T., (2004) “The Producers – Corporate Scandals and Creative Accounting.” Picturing Justice, the On-Line Journal of Law and Popular Culture, University of San Francisco School of Law, last retrieved July 12, 2007 from: , John T., (2004) “Notorious.” Picturing Justice, the On-Line Journal of Law and Popular Culture, University of San Francisco School of Law, last retrieved July 12, 2007 from: , John T., (2004) “Son of Paleface.” Picturing Justice, the On-Line Journal of Law and Popular Culture, University of San Francisco School of Law, last retrieved July 12, 2007: , John T., (2004) “The Lemon Drop Kid.” Picturing Justice, the On-Line Journal of Law and Popular Culture, University of San Francisco School of Law, last retrieved July 12, 2007 from: Publishing, (1997), Contributor, Blackie the Talking Cat and other Favorite Judicial Opinions, Wendt, John T., Drama of the Law Interactivity, West’s Business Law Series, 1994 et seq.Wendt, John T., (1991) “Risk Management.” Sideline View, Institute for Athletic Medicine, Volume 13, Number 1, August 1991 Wendt, J.T. Editor, (also co-author) (1983), “The Desk Manual – Checklists, Worksheets and Forms. 8th Edition.” Minnesota Continuing Legal Education.Wendt, J.T. Editor, (also co-author) (1983), “Minnesota Uniform Commercial Code Deskbook, 3rd Edition.” Minnesota Continuing Legal Education.Wendt, J.T. Editor, (1983), “Debtors’ and Creditors’ Form Book,” Minnesota Continuing Legal Education.Wendt, J.T. Editor, (1983), “Minnesota Judges’ Criminal Benchbook,” Minnesota Continuing Legal Education.Wendt, John T., 1984, “Coaches in Court – Be Prepared.” Sideline View, Institute for Athletic Medicine, Volume 6, Number 2, September 1984.Courses developed and taught University of St. ThomasSports LawSports and Entertainment Law Corporate Governance (with Tom Holloran and Ken Goodpaster)Topics in Environmental ManagementTopics in Environmental LawEnvironmental Law and ManagementManaging Environmental IssuesPerspectives on Environmental ManagementBusiness Law (Accounting MBA)Legal Environment of Business (Blended Learning)Legal Environment of Business (Accounting MBA)Legal Environment of Business (Internet Based and Delivered)Legal Environment of Business” (Tele-based Course)Legal Environment of Business (3 Weekend Format)Legal Strategy Legal Strategy (Blended Learning)Hamline University School of LawSports LawUniversity of Minnesota Law and Athletic EndeavorsTopics in Environmental LawLegal Framework of Public Health Policy I and IICourses TaughtUniversity of St. ThomasLegal Environment of Business (MBA and Undergraduate)Real Estate Law (Undergraduate)Introduction to Management (Undergraduate)University of Minnesota Credit and Collection ManagementCentury (Lakewood) Community CollegeBusiness LawInver Hills Community College Business LawUniversity of Wisconsin (MBA)Business LawCourses DevelopedUniversity of St. ThomasSports, The Executive PerspectiveSports and Entertainment Marketing Sustainable Development and Eco-EfficiencyEnvironmental Communication Materials DevelopedSt. Thomas/Minnesota CLE Joint Program on “Law and Justice – A Great Books Seminar” Basic Pedagogy/Andragogy: Case studies and discussion. Emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. PROFESSIONAL, UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICEUniversity of St. ThomasUniversity Committee on Faculty Nominations and Elections, 2007 – 2011, 2013, 2015Mediator, University Faculty Affairs Committee, 2008 - 2017Opus College of Business AACSB Committee, 2012 - 2013Memorial Committee, 2011 - PresentEvaluation, Tenure and Promotion Committee 2007 – 2011Chair, 2010 – 2011Chair, 2009 – 2010Intranet Committee, 2007 – 2010Teaching Committee, 2006 – 2008By-Laws Committee, 2005 – 2010Department of Ethics and Business LawLead Business Law Faculty, 2009 – 2011AACSB Faculty Assessment Coordinator, 2007 – presentEthics and Business Law Adjunct Faculty Coordinator, 2003 – 2005Co-Faculty Advisor to Mark Brandenburger, “An Examination of Major Professional Sports Leagues and Current, Proposed, and Recommended Policies of Anabolic Steroid Regulation.” Paper submitted and read at the ALSB Student Paper Competition (2005) Faculty Search Committee member, Department of Ethics and Business Law, 2016Faculty Search Committee member, Department of Ethics and Business Law, 2010Faculty Search Committee member, Department of Ethics and Business Law, 2009Faculty Search Committee member, Department of Ethics and Business Law, 2006Faculty Search Committee member, Department of Ethics and Business Law, 2005College of Business, 2002Inaugural Member, Curriculum Committee and Graduate Programs Subcommittee Chair, Human Resource MBA Program ReviewChair, Accounting MBA Program ReviewSecond Chair, Master of Science in Real Estate Adjunct Coordinator Legal Studies in Business Courses, 1991 – 2002MBA Sports and Entertainment Management Concentration Director, 1989- 2004MBA Environmental Management Concentration Director, 1996 - 2004University of St. Thomas Blackboard Faculty Advisory Group, 2002 – 2003College of Business Joint Degree Liaison with School of Law, 2002 – 2003Director, Joint Degree and Exchange Programs, School of Law, 2000 – 2002 Director, JD/MBA Exchange with Hamline University School of Law, 1992 – 2002Inaugural Member, Curriculum Committee, School of Law, 2000 – 2002Search Committee for the Assistant Dean of Admissions, School of Law, 2000Search Committee for the Executive Assistant to the Dean, School of Law, 1999University of St. Thomas School of Law Start Up Committee, 1999 – 2000Graduate School of Business Distance Education Committee, 1999 – 2001Graduate School of Business Faculty Profile Committee, 1999 – 2001Graduate School of Business New Faculty Orientation Committee, 1997 – 2001Graduate School of Business New Faculty Orientation Leader, 1998 – 2001Graduate School of Business Dedicated Service Award Committee, 1998 – 2001Law Faculty Liaison, Graduate School of Business, 1995 – 2002Graduate School of Business Faculty Development Task Force 1994 – 1997Graduate School of Business, MBA Strategic Planning Committee, 1991 – 1992 University Task Force on Copyright Policies, 1991 – 1992Graduate School of Business, Task Force on JD/MBA Exchange with William Mitchell College of Law, 1991 - 1992Graduate School of Business Sports and Entertainment Management Concentration Development Committee, 1988 – 1989Chair, Graduate School of Business Task Force on “The Legal Environment of Business,” 1986 – 1987Graduate School of Business, Environmental Management Concentration Development Committee 1988 – 1989Outstanding MBA Student Award Selection Committee 1988 - 1990Author, Legal Environment of Business Waiver Exam, 2004 – 2007Graduate School of Business, Faculty Orientation Committee 1995 - 2001Environment Management Concentration Task Force 1995 - 1996Board of Advisors, UST - NCAA National Youth Sports Program, 1992-2001Board of Advisors, Center for Academic and Sports, 1990-2001Interim Director, Center for Academic and Sports, 1990Graduate Programs Faculty Development Task Force, 1995 – 2001Committee on Joint Law Program with William Mitchell and Nottingham Trent University, 1995-96MBA Task Force on MBA in Court Administration, 1993 - 1994Director, Skills Course 1988 – 1993Initial Focus Group, University of St. Thomas MBA Strategic Plan 1992Initial Focus Group, University of St. Thomas Copyright Policy 1992 Preparing Future Faculty Mentor, University of St. Thomas – 1992Faculty Phonathon Volunteer 2006 – 2015External Professional and Community ServiceCourt of Arbitration for Sport, 1996-PresentSole Arbitrator, USA Taekwondo and Peter LopezSole Arbitrator, USADA and Mohamed TrafehPanel Member USADA and Alberto BlancoPanel Member USADA and David ClingerPanel Member USADA and Michael LangePanel Member USADA and Faruk SahinPanel Member USADA and Serene RossAd Hoc Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport for the FIFA World Cup 2010Ad Hoc Panel for American Athlete Disputes, XXI Olympiad, Vancouver 2010Member of Special Panel for the XIII Pan American Games American Arbitration Association, Panel of Arbitrators, 1990 - PresentWorking in the areas of Sports and Entertainment LawMember of Special Panel for United States Olympic CommitteeMember of Special Panel on DopingArbitrator Michael Foy and USA WrestlingArbitrator Kari Erickson and USA CurlingArbitrator Paul Swift and US CyclingArbitrator Chandler and USA WrestlingArbitrator Good Music Group and Zero d’ZeroArbitrator MTB Adventures and the David Christopher Group Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Special Anti-Doping Panel, 2008 – PresentWorld Triathlon Corporation (WTC) Special Anti-Doping Panel, 2013 - PresentArbitrator, Hennepin County Court Services, 1985 - PresentEmergency Referee, Family Court, Fourth Judicial District, Minnesota 1988 - 1991State of MinnesotaBoard Member, Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission, 2012 - 2019Consultant, Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission, 1987 - 2012Planning Member, Council on Physical Fitness and SportMinnesota Amateur Sports Commission Committee of the “Olympic Wall of Fame”Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission Sports Ethics CommitteeCo-Author (with Gary Gandrud and Bill Grohs) Minnesota Amateur Sports Congress CharterOf Counsel, USA Swimming, Inc., 1980 – 2007Counselors CommitteeMember, USA Swimming National Board of ReviewSenior Counselor, Insurance Assessment Board of ReviewPresidential Delegate, United States Aquatic Sports Convention 1992American Bar AssociationForum Committee on Sports and Entertainment LawChair, Special Projects Subcommittee on Sports and Entertainment Law, 1982 – 84Select Subcommittee on Amateur AthleticsEnvironmental Law CommitteeLegal Education CommitteeMinnesota State Bar AssociationMember, Advisory Board to the State Board of Law Examiners, 1995 – 1999Legal Education CommitteeArt and Entertainment Law CommitteeEnvironmental Law CommitteeCities of Minneapolis and St. PaulMember of the Bid Committee, 1990 United States Olympic Sports FestivalMember of the Bid Committee for the Games of the XXVI OlympiadMember of the Bid Committee for the 1991 International Special OlympicsConsultant, City of St. Paul Sports Council, 2005 – 2006 Hennepin County Bar AssociationBoard of Governors1983 – 1987District Chair1983 – 1987Olympic Studies International Directory of the Centre d’Estudis Olímpics (Center for Olympic Studies) at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. The directory is a joint project of the center and the Olympic Studies Centre at the Olympic Museum Lausanne.Attorney Licenses:State of MinnesotaUnited States Federal CourtUnited States Court of AppealsCourt of International TradeInaugural Member of Board of Advisors of Century College’s Sports Facilities Management, 2003 – presentArbitrator, Hennepin County Court Services, 1985 - PresentEmergency Referee, Family Court, Fourth Judicial District, Minnesota 1988 - 1991Inside Counsel, Twin Cities Festival Organizing Committee, United States Olympic Festival ‘90Of Counsel, Minnesota Sports Festival, 1987United States Water Polo, Board of Governors, 1983 -1990District Chair, 1983 – 1990Co-Founder, Director, University of Minnesota Aquatics Hall of Fame, 1984 – PresentFaculty Advisor to Claimants Rajender v. University of Minnesota, 1981 Title IX Discrimination CaseOf Counsel, International Women’s Professional Softball Players’ Association, 1980-1982Of Counsel, United States Amateur Athletic Union, 1978-1980Consultant to Representative Joe Atkins, Minnesota House of Representatives (District 39B) on Bills relating to Prevention of Steroid AbusePro Bono legal service working with Pastor Daniel Matasovsky on developing material for Sexual Harassment and Consensual Sexual Relationship Policies at universities and congregationsOfficial Announcer,2018 Big Ten Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships2014 Big Ten Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships2013 Big Ten Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships2011 Big Ten Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships2008 Big Ten Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships2007 Big Ten Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships 2005 Big Ten Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships 2001 Big Ten Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships 2000 Big Ten Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships 2000 NCAA Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships 1999 Phillips 66 USA Swimming National Championships 1999 Big Ten Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships 1998 Swim Meet of Champions, USA National Team v. Stars of the Big Ten 1994 NCAA Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships 1993 NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships 1992 Big Ten Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships 1991 Big Ten Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships 1991 United States Open Swimming Championships 1990 United States Olympic FestivalUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Minnesota M Club Hall of Fame Research CommitteesUniversity of Minnesota M Club Hall of Fame Selection CommitteeTelevision and MediaTelevision“Current and future status of Big Ten Men’s Hockey,” KARE 11, story by Dylan Wolenhaus, March 30, 2016“Do Team Sports Instill Valuable Principles? Forum Discussion Offers?Insights,” WCCO CBS TV Minnesota, story by Mike Max, January 29, 2016“Reality Check: Forbes Magazine Ranks The Vikings Worth,” WCCO CBS TV Minnesota, story by Pat Kessler, September 15, 2015“University Of Minnesota Investigates AD’s Expense?Reports,” WCCO CBS TV Minnesota, story by Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, August 12, 2015.“U.S. Bank to Pay $220 Million for Vikings Stadium Naming Rights,” KTSP TV 5 Eyewitness News, story by Steve Tellier, June 15, 2015. “Twins’ Ervin Santana suspended for 80 games.” KARE 11, story by Dave Schwartz, April 3, 2015.“Arbitrator: NFL can keep AP on exempt list,” KARE 11, story by Allen Constantini, November 18, 2014.“Adrian Peterson waits on NFL decision,” KARE 11, story by Karla Hult, November 17, 2014. “Major League Soccer pitch gets competitive.” KARE 11, story by Jay Olstad, October 29, 2014.“Criticism Mounting For Vikings, Adrian Peterson,” WCCO CBS Channel 4, story by Esme Murphy, September 16, 2014.“MN Timberwolves Get Off the Court Help to Sell Tickets,” KSTP Channel 5 Eyewitness News, story by Joe Mazan, May 20, 2014,“Wolves’ owner Glen Taylor supports Sterling punishment,” KARE 11, story by Rena Sarigianopoulos, April 29, 2014.“MSFA to pay $17.1M for ramp, plaza near dome,” Finance and Commerce, Brian Johnson October 24, 2013 “Expert says steroid suspensions could spur stiffer penalties,” KARE 11, story by Scott Seroka, August 5, 2013.“Target Center Renovation Talks Hit a Snag” KSTP Channel 5 Eyewitness News, story by Jay Kolls, July 22, 2013.“Lawmakers Want More Money & Transparency from Vikings” KSTP Channel 5 Eyewitness News, story by Nick Winkler, April 22, 2013.“Stadium Deal in Atlanta Has Minnesota Lawmakers Rethinking Viking’s Stadium” KSTP Channel 5 Eyewitness News, lead story by Nick Winkler, March 7, 2013.“How much is too much for Vikings personal seat licenses?” KARE 11, lead story by Scott Seroka, November 14, 2012.“Title IX: 40 years later and still reaching Olympic milestones,” KARE 11, lead story by Karla Hult, July 12, 2012.“Minnesota Vikings Stadium Bill and the Minnesota Legislature” KARE 11, story by Bryan Piatt, April 20, 2012. “Basketball blues; NBA lockout continues to limp along,” KARE 11, lead story by Scott?Seroka, September 19, 2011.“NFL labor showdown comes to Minnesota: The current NFL players-owners feud has developed into one of the all-time nasty disputes in sports,” KARE 11 April 6, 2011.“NFL, union to resume mediation Thursday: Locked in a multibillion dollar staredown, the NFL and the players’ union were expected to resume mediation Thursday morning, 15 hours before the current collective bargaining agreement expires,” KARE 11, March 2, 2011.“Possible NFL Lockout Next Season: The NFL announced Tuesday that it will offer a full refund for all preseason and regular season games that are canceled by a work stoppage. This is the strongest signal yet that the NFL could be heading for a lockout,” Fox 9, November 30, 2010.“NFL season begins; lockout looms for 2011,” KARE 11, the lead story by Scott?Seroka September 12, 2011.“NFL Lockout” KARE 11, story by Karla Hult, March 1, 2011.“Impact of Green Bay Packer success reaching into Minnesota,” by Karla Hult of KARE 11, December 15, 2010. “Corporate Sponsorship and Minnesota Twins at new Target Field Stadium,” KARE 11 by Karla Hult February 24, 2010.“Twins and Hormel part ways on hotdog sales,” KARE11 February 24, 2010 “Good Question: Are Naming Rights Worth The Money?” WCCO-TV, September 15, 2008.“Olympic Coverage” KARE 11 TV Gannett Broadcasting regarding U.S. gymnast and Gold Medal Winner Paul Hamm and the gymnastics controversy at the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad in Athens, Greece, September 11, 2004.“Financial and economic issues in professional sports and the possible sale of the Minnesota Vikings,” on KSPTV Channel 5 Eyewitness News, by Andy Skoogman October 14, 2002. “U of M Women’s Basketball Coach Brenda Oldfield leaves,” KARE 11, April 4, 2002.“Olympic Coverage,” KARE 11 TV Gannett Broadcasting regarding the figure skating controversy involving Russia’s Elena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikharulidze Canada’s Jaime Sale and David Pelletier at the 2002 XIX Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 12, 2002. “Newsnight Minnesota,” KTCA-TV regarding the Minnesota Timberwolves, 1997.“University of Minnesota Swimming and Diving Special,” KITN TV, February 1 – 2, 1991.Newsprint and Internet“Maryland horse racing commission dominated by industry players. They manage cash awards – and win them,” Baltimore Sun, by Doug Donovan, August 22, 2019.“The Twin Cities Have a Beautiful New Soccer Stadium. Why Doesn’t Boston?,” Boston Globe, by Tim Logan, June 2, 2019.“Deal imminent on Vikings stadium change orders,” Finance and Commerce, by Brian Johnson, February 17, 2016. ?“Do Team Sports Instill Valuable Principles? Forum Discussion Offers?Insights,” WCCO CBS TV Minnesota, by Mike Max, January 29, 2016“Reality Check: Forbes Magazine Ranks The Vikings Worth,” WCCO CBS Minnesota, by Pat Kessler, September 15, 2015“University of Minnesota Investigates AD’s Expense?Reports,” WCCO CBS Minnesota, by Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, August 12, 2015.“The New Dawn of Title IX,” University of St. Thomas Magazine, by Brittany Stojsavljevic, June 21, 2015. “Investors in MLS hope for growth,” StarTribune, by Dennis Brackin, May 29, 2015“MLS banking on unique appeal to new Twin Cities market,” StarTribune, by David La Vaque, March 28, 2015“MLS to make ‘major announcement’ Wednesday at Target Field,” StarTribune, by Mike Kaszuba and Dennis Brackin, March 24, 2015. “Vikings executives’ support of Adrian Peterson a ‘positive risk,’” St. Paul Pioneer Press, by Chris Tomasson, February 13, 2015. “Wilfs try to pull off comeback for their image,” Star Tribune, by Mike Kaszuba, January 13, 2015.“All Star Game may not be heavy hitter,” Union-Tribune San Diego, by Jonathan Horn, November 24, 2014.“Does San Diego need the All Star Game?” Union-Tribune San Diego, by Jonathan Horn, November 24, 2014.“Is Rio ready?” Kate Norlander, University of St. Thomas B. Magazine, November 20, 2014.“Adrian Peterson waits on NFL decision” , by Karla Hult, November 18, 2014.“Adrian Peterson's marketing days are over, media mavens say,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, by Chris Tomasson, November 18, 2014.“Experts say it would be a mistake if Adrian Peterson ever used again in Vikings marketing,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, by Chris Tomasson, November 18, 2014.“As plea agreement talk swirls, Peterson faces court date in Texas” StarTribune, by Mike Kaszuba, Star Tribune, November 4, 2014.“Adrian Peterson absence hurting Vikings in more ways than one,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, by Chris Tomasson, September 20, 2014.“Gov. Dayton, Sen. Franken call for Vikings to suspend Adrian Peterson,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, by Chris Tomasson, September 16, 2014.“All-Star Game – An Economic Home Run for Minneapolis?” University of St. Thomas Newsroom, Opus Magnum Blog, July 15, 2014.“Wolves’ owner Glen Taylor supports Sterling punishment,” KARE , by Rena Sarigianopoulos, April 30, 2014.“Minnesota Vikings and the St. Paul Saints: Competing with the American living room,” Finance and Commerce, by Marisa Helms, April 29, 2014.“Minnesota State, Mankato football program schedules afternoon news conference,” Minneapolis StarTribune, by Rachel Blount and Mike Kaszuba, April 17, 2014.“MSFA to pay $17.1M for ramp, plaza near dome,” Finance and Commerce by Brian Johnson, October 24, 2013.? “Subcontractors’ stadium fears confirmed,” Finance and Commerce, by Brian Johnson, August 27, 2013.“Due diligence to delay stadium pacts,” Finance & Commerce, by Brian Johnson, August 13, 2013.“Contractors eager to upgrade U sports facilities,” Finance & Commerce, by Brian Johnson, July 11, 2013.“Outside consultant: How to find a reputable lawyer for a small business,” StarTribune, March 18, 2013.“Stadium Deal in Atlanta Has Minn. Lawmakers Rethinking Viking's Stadium” by Nick Winkler, March 7, 2013.“Lance Armstrong and the Complex World of Anti-Doping Arbitration,” University of St. Thomas Newsroom, August 29, 2012.“FINA is blamed in death,” 7Days (Dubai), by Sean O’Driscoll, August 23, 2012.“Kentucky Derby – Doping in Equestrian Sports – 5 Questions for Prof. Wendt,” Opus Magnum, University of St. Thomas, May 4, 2012.“Basketball blues; NBA lockout continues to limp along,” KARE , by Scott Seroka, September 19, 2011.“NFL, union to resume mediation Thursday,” KARE by Karla Hult, March 3, 2011.“Racetrack developer looking at Lino Lakes, Minnesota,” Finance and Commerce, by Brian Johnson, November 11, 2010.“Should I classify my company as an S corporation or a LLC?” StarTribune, April 19, 2010.“When does incorporating my business make sense?” StarTribune, March 7, 2010. “Wayzata group plans to move ahead with $430 million Minnesota racing complex,” Finance & Commerce, by Brian Johnson, March 3, 2010. “Twins and Hormel part ways on hotdog sales,” , February 24, 2010. “The Business of Baseball” Minnesota Business Magazine, by David Gee, April 2010.“Misconceptions of HGH (human growth hormone)” by Shaun Murphy, August 31, 2009.“The Ten Biggest Stadium Naming Rights Deals,” The Frager Factor, January 2, 2009.“Arizona Republic: Title trouble (Stadium Naming Rights Deals)” The Arizona Republic, by Bob Young, September 30, 2008.“Ask A Consultant: What information do I need to create a contract with the individuals or companies with whom I'd subcontract?” , January 6, 2008.“Outside Consultant.” Minneapolis StarTribune, March 21, 2005.“Judging the Judges.” Minnesota Law and Politics, April/May 2005, No 151, p. 35.“Skating world in a tizzy over scoring, New system will be more objective” Minneapolis StarTribune, September 29, 2004.“World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc.: Company Perspectives” 2007 at: .“Anti-Doping and the Olympic Movement” Waterloo (Ontario) Record by Karlo Berkovich, February 6, 2004. “Speakers plead for separate ‘U’ sports,” Minneapolis StarTribune, January 29, 2002.“Apologize and then behave, PR advisers say,” Minneapolis StarTribune by Dan Wascoe, Jr., September 26, 2002.“Minnesota Vikings and Randy Moss Incident,” Minneapolis StarTribune, September 25, 2002.“College Coaches Contracts,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, by Kermit Pattison, April 18, 2002 “Job Contracts Not All Black And White//Enforcement Iffy, And Loyalty Cuts Both Ways,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, by Kermit Pattison, April 7, 2002.“Job contracts not all set in stone,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, by Kermit Pattison, April 2, 2002.“Paralympic Athletes and Opportunities” Deseret News, September 28, 2001“WCW sues WWF over no-holds-barred promotions” Westchester County Business Journal, June 22, 1998. “Wrestling on a Peak; Keeps One Eye on Valley,” Marketing News by Kelly Shermach, May 12, 1997.“Wrestler Foy loses again,” StarTribune, by Jay Weiner, June 27, 1996.“Battle of the Sports Drinks,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, by Anne Brataas, August 12, 1991.“NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement” St. Paul Pioneer Press, May 18, 1999.“The future of professional sports in the Twin Cities” StarTribune, March 24, 1999.“Sponsors shy away from Paralympic Games,” Marketing News, by Judy Sutton, January 5, 1998.“WCW sues WWF over no-holds-barred promotions,” The Westchester County Business Journal, by Alex Philippidis, June 22, 1998. “Want Public Cash? Expect Public Eye,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, by Dave Beal, May 19, 1995“Front-Office Sports Jobs Attractive But Elusive,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, June 11, 1989.Interviewed and quoted nationally and locally by Marketing News; White Plains, New York News; Mason City, Iowa News; St. Paul Pioneer Press; Minneapolis Star Tribune; Deseret News, St. Lake City, Utah; University of Minnesota DailyConsultant for ESPN, The Magazine 1998 - 1999RadioInterviewed on by Mike Max, WCCO 830 CBS radio on “Winning with Integrity Symposium: Women, sports and principled leadership,” October 25, 2016.Interviewed on by Mike Max, WCCO 830 CBS radio on “Winning with Integrity: A Conversation on Sports, Ethics and Leadership,” January 25, 2016.Featured Guest of Mike Max on “Sports to the Max” WCCO - CBS radio regarding the role of collegiate athletics and athletic directors and the recent scandal at the University of Minnesota, August 13, 2015.Interviewed by Edgar Linares, WCCO 830 CBS radio regarding the Minnesota Vikings Stadium Bill and the Minnesota Legislature, April 20, 2012. Interviewed on WCCO 830 CBS radio on college athletics and academics (2007).Interviewed on KSTP 1500 ABC radio regarding drug testing and professional sports (2007).Interviewed on KSTP 1500 ABC radio regarding Olympic Games (2006).Interviewed on KSTP 1500 ABC radio regarding Minnesota Vikings Boat Scandal (2005 and 2006).Interviewed on WCCO 830 CBS radio regarding the Olympic Truce and the Olympic Games (2006).Interviewed on WCCO 830 CBS Radio regarding the Olympic Gymnastics controversy (2004). ................
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