Legal Department

Gary Hall - General Counsel
Ron Klempner - Associate Counsel
Sean Brandveen - Counsel
Yared Alula - Counsel
Angela Smedley - Counsel
Joyce Dixon - Assistant to the General Counsel
Diana Sidlowski - Assistant to Legal Department
 

The Legal Department is a vital function of the NBPA, as it exists – first and foremost – to protect the players’ rights and benefits. The Legal Department drafts, analyzes and interprets the Collective Bargaining Agreement and champions the players’ rights when the league or a team violates the terms of the agreement. The Legal Department also:

  • Processes grievances filed on behalf of players against teams and the NBA when they interfere with or infringe upon a player’s rights and benefits;
  • Counsels players and agents about players’ rights and benefits.
  • Assists players and agents in negotiating players’ individual contracts.
  • Prosecutes agents who fail to comply with NBPA Regulations.
  • Assists the Executive Director in Collective Bargaining.