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Lightfoot Sponsors 2019 LEAD1 Institute

July 23, 2019

Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC is proud to sponsor the 2019 LEAD1 Institute in Columbus, Ohio. Now in its 20th year, the Institute is the premier mentoring program helping senior administrators prepare to become athletics directors.

Lightfoot associates Clint Speegle and Brian Kappel attended the event this week, representing the firm’s NCAA Compliance & Investigations practice group. Lightfoot lawyers have previously sponsored and participated in LEAD1 Association events, such as a seminar with athletic directors in the wake of Operation Varsity Blues.

The LEAD1 Association represents the athletics directors of the 130 member universities of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Lightfoot is a go-to firm for colleges and universities seeking counsel and representation in matters involving NCAA compliance, campus investigations and related legal issues. The firm’s clients come from all corners of the NCAA membership, including members of the American Athletic, Atlantic Coast, C-USA, Big Ten, Big 12, Mountain West, Pac-12 and Southeastern conferences.