Genevieve F. E. Birren, Esq. Assistant Professor Sport Management Department State University of New York College at Cortland Professional Studies Building, Room 1121 Cortland, New York 13045 (607) 753-4780 Genevieve.Birren@cortland.edu EDUCATION University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico Candidate, Doctor of Philosophy, GPA 3.99 Comprehensive Exam: Distinction; 2009 Dissertation: An Analysis of the Results of Court of Arbitration for Sport Doping Awards involving Athletes between 1994 and 2008. Expected Graduation: December 2015 New York University, New York, New York Masters of Science in Sports Business, January 2006 Focus Area: Finance and Development Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Juris Doctor, May 2004 Martin J. Greenberg Award for the Excellence in the Study of Sports Law Carl Scheer Award for Best Venue Paper Sports Law Certificate awarded by the National Sports Law Institute of Marquette University Law School Two year member of the Marquette Sports Law Review Board Sports Law Society Treasurer for two years University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, May 2001 HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING EXPERIENCE State University of New York - Cortland, Cortland, New York Assistant Professor, Graduate Coordinator, Sport Management Department, August 2011 to Present Taught undergraduate and graduate classes in domestic and international sport law, sport finance, research methods, facility management, and event management. Advisor to 65-90 graduate students and served as graduate coordinator, reviewing applications and addressing questions from prospective students. Oversaw graduate interns and Masters projects and theses, as well as undergraduate independent studies. Committee work as needed. University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee Instructor, August 2010 through August 2011
Instructor in the Sport and Leisure Studies program in the Department of Health and Sport Sciences. Taught undergraduate classes in sport finance, facility planning and management, global sport perspectives and cultures, and graduate sport finance, both in-class and online. Supervised senior projects and served as faculty advisor for off-site student interns. RESEARCH AREAS OF INTEREST Legal issues in sport, economic impact, sport event and facility financing and development, international and comparative sport issues COURSES TAUGHT SUNY Cortland Undergraduate courses taught: SPM 227 Stadium and Arena Management SPM 255 Event Management SPM 373 Sport Law and Organization (multiple sections many fall and spring semesters) Graduate Courses: SPM 666 Business and Finance of Sport SPM 666 Business and Finance of Sport (online) SPM 668 International Business and Finance of Sport SPM 650 Research Methods in Sports Managements SPM 675 International Sport Law SPM 685 Internship/Masters Project SPM 686 Masters Thesis University of Memphis Undergraduate courses taught: SLS 3205 Area/Facility Management SLS 3605 Financial Management SLS 4135 Sport/Culture Global Perspective SLS 4605 Internship Graduate courses taught: SLC 7031 Sport Finance SLC 7031 Sport Finance (online) Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES Traschler, T. & Birren, G.F.E. (2015). Implications of drug testing cheerleaders. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (accepted). Lubisco, R. & Birren, G.F.E. (2015). Limits on schools ability to regulate off-campus student
conduct. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 86(7), 46-47. Birren, G.F.E. (2014). A brief history of sport labor stoppages. DePaul Journal of Sport Law & Contemporary Issues, 10(1), 1-29. Birren, G.F.E & Fransen, J.C. (2008). The body and the law: How physiological and legal obstacles combine to create barriers to accurate drug testing. Marquette Sports Law Review, 19(1), 253-289. Birren, G.F.E. (2006). Canada meets the U.S. on the legal playing field of multinational sports leagues. International Association of Sport Lawyers: Pandetkis, 6(3-4), 339-360. Birren, G.F.E. (2004). NFL v. Sherman Act: How the NFL s ban on public ownership violates the federal antitrust laws. Sport Lawyers Journal, 11(1), 121-139. Book Chapters and Monographs Birren, G.F.E. (2015). U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. In Sport leadership: A reference guide (Dodds, M. & Reese, J.T., Eds.). Santa Barbara, CA: Mission Bell Media. Birren, G.F.E. (2015). World Anti-Doping Agency. In Sport leadership: A reference guide (Dodds, M. & Reese, J.T., Eds.). Santa Barbara, CA: Mission Bell Media. Birren, G.F.E. (2012). NFL v. Sherman Act: How the NFL s ban on public ownership violates the federal antitrust laws. In The business of sports (2 nd ed.) (Rosner, S.R. & Shropshire, K.L., Eds.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Birren, G.F.E. (2011). Public/private facility financing. In Encyclopedia of sports management and marketing (Swayne, L.E. & Dodds, M., Eds.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Birren, G.F.E. (2011). Ownership of professional sport teams. In Encyclopedia of sports management and marketing (Swayne, L.E. & Dodds, M., Eds.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Birren, G. (January 2003). Scope of protectable rights in sports events and game accounts. Sports and Entertainment Law News, 2(1), 3. Works in Progress Birren, G.F.E. (Under review). Whatever happened to the International Convention against Doping in Sport: The United States ratified it, but then what? Submitted Sept. 2015 to the Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal. Birre, G.F.E. Birren & Lubisco, R. (In progress). Athlete participation before and after the ADA. Anticipated submission journals for consideration: Journal of Sport History.
Lubisco, R. & Birren, G.F.E. (In progress). Do schools treat cheerleading squads similar to recognized varsity sport teams? Anticipated submission journals for consideration: Journal of Intercollegiate Sport or Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics. Birren, G.F.E. (In progress). An analysis of the results of Court of Arbitration for Sport doping awards involving athletes between 1994 and 2008. Anticipated completion Fall 2015. Dissertation. Conferences PRESENTATIONS Birren, G.F.E. (March 2015). A brief history of sports labor stoppages and their efficacy. Sport and Recreation Law Association, Charlotte, North Carolina. Birren, G.F.E. & Traschler, T. (March 2015). Implications of drug testing cheerleaders. Sport and Recreation Law Association, Charlotte, North Carolina. Lubisco, R. & Birren, G.F.E. (April 2014). Do schools treat cheerleading squads similar to recognized varsity sport teams? College Sports Research Institute, Columbia, South Carolina. Kobritz, J. & Birren, G.F.E. (February 2014). NASCAR s Richmond race: Good ole boys or race-fixing? Sport and Recreation Law Association, Orlando, Florida. Birren, G.F. E. & Lubisco, R. (March 2013). Do student codes of conduct hold water? A look into G.D.M. et al v. Board of Edu. of the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional H.S. School District. Sport and Recreation Law Association, Denver, Colorado. Birren, G.F. E. & Lubisco, R. (February 2013). Has the N.J. Appellate Division made offschool student conduct codes unenforceable? New Jersey Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Long Branch, New Jersey. Birren, G.F.E. (March 2011.). Doping, testing and the athlete biological passport, included in the panel An incipient crisis of legitimacy: Doping, the WADA code and US sports. Sport and Recreation Law Association, Savannah, Georgia. Birren, G.F.E. (March 2010). The International Convention against Doping in Sport: An introduction to its content and implications. Sport and Recreation Law Association, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lubisco, R. & Birren, G.F.E. (March 2010). Cheerleaders: Student-athletes or psuedo-athletes? Sport and Recreation Law Association, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Birren, G.F.E. & Lubisco, R. (February 2010). Understanding the risks in sports: What are the legal duties of physical education teachers, coaches & administrators? Southwest Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Lubisco, R. & Birren, G.F.E. (October 2009). Understanding the risks in sports: What are the legal duties of physical education teachers, coaches & administrators? (Part I), New Mexico Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, University of New Mexico. Birren, G.F.E. & Lubisco, R. (October 2009). Understanding the risks in sports: What are the legal duties of physical education teachers, coaches & administrators? (Part II), New Mexico Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, University of New Mexico. Birren, G.F.E. (October 2008). The nature and extent of accommodations required for interscholastic athletes with disabilities. New Mexico Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Campus Asumah, A., Birren, G., Nagel, M. & Purcell, S. (December 2011). Discussing Penn State and beyond: Holding institutions accountable. Sponsored by the Center for Gender and Intercultural Studies and the Center for Ethics, Peace and Social Justice at SUNY-Cortland, Cortland, New York. UNIVERSITY SERVICE SUNY Cortland Academic Grievance Tribunal Consultative Pool (2012-2014); Academic Grievance Tribunal Chair (2014). Center for Ethics, Peace and Social Justice (2013-present) Student Affairs Committee (2014-present) Faculty Justice for the Student Conduct Office (2015-present) SUNY Cortland School of Professional Studies Curriculum Committee (2014-2015) SUNY Cortland Sport Management Department Department Chair Search Committee (2011-2012) Graduate Advisory Committee (2011-2012; 2012-present-chair) Curriculum Committee (2011-2014, 2015-present) Graduate Coordinator (2012- present) Assistant Professor Search Committee (2012-2013; 2013-2014; 2014-2015-chair) Personnel Committee (2012-2014, 2015-present-chair) Ad Hoc Personnel Policies and Procedures Committee (Spring 2015) Ad Hoc Internship Review Committee (Fall 2015 chair) University of Memphis Faculty Advisor for Ultimate Frisbee Club, (2010-2011)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Sport and Recreation Law Association, Member (2009-present), served as Student Representative on Board in 2009-2010 Wisconsin State Bar, Member, 2004-2007, Inactive Member 2007-present INDUSTRY AND NON-TEACHING HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico Work-study, September 2007 through December 2008 Held two work-study jobs at the university. In one, performed a variety of general office duties such as copying, filing, and errands. In the second was the solo person on a project to create a new system for student job descriptions. Required creating 300 new job descriptions, assigning them to the new wage scale, updating related documents, and working with other university departments in the implementation of the new program. Legal Placement Services, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Temporary Employee, March 2006 through August 2007 Worked at various temporary employment assignments ranging from law firms to finance departments. Performed a range of tasks from transcription and legal memo drafting to administrative support after a corporate buyout. Worked nine months at Johnson Controls and received the Merit Award and Chairman s Award for my performance. Major League Soccer, New York, New York Operations Intern, August 2005 to January 2006 Managed and recorded game reports and player medical exams, drafted and edited documents related to the MLS Cup 2005, attended meetings and teleconferences, served as a contact for outside parties for MLS Cup 2005 and coordinated with other departments. General office duties such as filing, coping, faxing, sending mailings, and draft emails. Also worked in Player Personnel administering player contracts, filing, and doing other player and contract related duties. Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Research Assistant, May 2003 to May 2004 Conducted legal research on current and developing antitrust topics, particularly international issues. Often drafted outlines, case briefs, and paper components based on that research. Maintained a large research file and continually checked-up on the changes in the file we were researching. Game Breakers, LLC, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Legal Intern, August 2002 to April 2003 Assisted with analyzing and drafting contracts for collegiate coaches. Researched, wrote papers and assisted with the general business aspects of running a law firm. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Department of Athletics, Sports Information
Department, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Student Assistant to the Sports Information Director, September 1997 to May 1999 Wrote press releases and media guides. Press contact to provide information and answer questions. Liaison with other collegiate athletic programs. Member of the statistical team for soccer, basketball and baseball. Acquired computer skills necessary for the layout and modification of publication materials. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Sport and Recreation Law Association Student Board Member, March 2009-March 2010 New Mexico Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Albuquerque, New Mexico Co-Vice-President Elect for Girls and Women in Sports, October 2008-October 2009 Co-Vice-President for Girls and Women in Sports, October 2009-October 2010 Marquette University Law School, Sports Law Society, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Society treasurer, May 2002-May 2004 State Bar of Wisconsin, Sports and Entertainment Law Section Student Liaison, 2002 2003 Academic Year Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Orientation leader, August 2002 Tour guide, 2003-2004 Academic year Marquette University, Department of Athletics, Sports Information Department, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Men s basketball statistics runner, 2001-2002 season University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Athletics, Sports Information Department, Madison, Wisconsin Football statistics team member, Fall 2000