Event Preview: Gary Gertzog '80

9/28 - 4:25 PM - Ives 105

Please join the Cornell ILR Sports Business Society this Friday (9/28) at 4:25 pm in Ives 105 as we host Gary Gertzog '80!

Gertzog is the SVP of Business Affairs and General Counsel for the National Football League.

Gertzog joined the NFL in 1994 as Vice President and General Counsel of NFL Properties, Inc. Over the years, his role at the NFL has expanded to include overall legal and business affairs responsibility for the NFL’s commercial operations including media (television, radio, internet, wireless , etc.), marketing, consumer product licensing, corporate sponsorships, events and intellectual property. 

He has played a major role in a wide variety of complex commercial arrangements, including those involving new business models and deal structures, such as the NFL Master Agreement (which allocates intellectual property rights between the NFL and Member Clubs), the NFL’s unique sponsorship and internet agreements with NFL Players Association/Players Inc and industry setting deals for apparel, video game, credit card, beverage and telecommunication products and services.

He has also led the NFL’s efforts in important litigation matters including the protection of the intellectual property rights of the NFL and Member Clubs.

We hope to see you there!