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51th Sports Lawyers Association Annual Conference in Chicago

August 24, 2026

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Dr Despina Mavromati spoke at the 51st Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) Annual Conference in Chicago, one of the leading international gatherings for professionals working in sports law.

51th Sports Lawyers Association Annual Conference in Chicago - www.sportlegis.com
51th Sports Lawyers Association Annual Conference in Chicago - www.sportlegis.com

She participated in the Conference’s Year in Review session and, in her capacity as Chair of the SLA International Committee, hosted the SLA International Breakfast, bringing together members of the international sports law community.

This year’s Annual Conference attracted a record attendance of more than 1,200 participants, reflecting the continued growth and international reach of the SLA.

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NEW BOOK RELEASE

The Code of the Court of Arbitration for Sport – Commentary, Cases and Materials

by Despina Mavromati / Matthieu Reeb, Wolters Kluwer 2025

Ιn its fully revised second edition, The Code of the Court of Arbitration for Sport offers a comprehensive, article-by-article commentary of the CAS Rules. Drawing on leading CAS and Swiss Federal Tribunal case law, CAS practices and international arbitration principles, the book is an indispensable reference for practitioners, arbitrators, and scholars working in sports arbitration.

This second edition introduces significant updates, including new model documents and new chapters on the ICAS, the CAS ad hoc Rules and the CAS Anti-Doping Division Rules during the Olympic Games.

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