Leadership and Globalization in Sports
Beyond Stats and Rankings
The Dole Institute's Leadership and Globalization in Sports series will look into broader aspects of sports than who won or what the national rankings are. Sporadic programs throughout the year will explore sports leadership, doping, sports as a universal language to bridge political gaps, globalization of various sports and related issues. Guest speakers will include individuals from athletic backgrounds whose roles have required them to think in a more big-picture-oriented way towards sports and their impact around the world.
Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue will "kickoff" this new series in November 2008.
Thurs. Nov. 13, 2008
7:30 p.m. at the Institute
Former NFL Commissioner
Paul Tagliabue
Tagliabue will discuss his time as NFL commissioner (1989 to Sept. 2006) and how globalization is affecting the sports world. Free and open to the public. Press Release
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About Paul Tagliabue....
Paul Tagliabue served as the Commissioner (CEO) of the National Football League from 1989 until September 1, 2006.
Tagliabue is now engaged in a range of endeavors, including in the practice of law, business advisory services and higher education. In the latter area, he serves as vice-chair of the Georgetown University board of directors and chairs the board of the Graduate Institute of International Relations and Commerce of the State University of New York (SUNY). Tagliabue also serves on the boards of other civic and non-profit organizations.
During Tagliabue’s 17 years as NFL commissioner, the League addressed many key priorities. Among them, the League developed multiple television and new media partnerships; operated under successive long-term labor agreements with the NFL Players Association; supported the construction of more than 20 new NFL team stadiums; and established NFL operations in overseas markets.
Before becoming the NFL’s CEO, Tagliabue practiced law in the District of Columbia from 1969 to 1989 and was a partner at the Covington & Burling law firm, representing the NFL and a range of other clients. Tagliabue has recently rejoined Covington & Burling as senior of counsel with offices in Washington and New York. Before practicing law, Tagliabue served in the U.S. Department of Defense as a policy analyst.
In recent years, Tagliabue has traveled extensively in Europe, Asia and elsewhere, and has engaged in business, higher education and public policy discussions in China, India, Japan and Europe with representatives of business, government and academia.
Tagliabue and his wife Chandler reside in the District of Columbia. Tagliabue graduated from Georgetown University with honors in political science in 1962. He received his law degree in 1965 with honors at New York University School of Law, and he has since received honorary degrees from several universities. 10/08
