Series 10, Episode 3: Sports Law and Sports Journalism with Alicia Jessop

Alicia Jessop an Associate Professor of Sport Law at Pepperdine and a sports contributor to the Athletic and Washington Post where she focuses on the intersection of sport, business media, and the law. Alicia talks with Alex about how she entered in sports, why she decided to focus on sports law, and her experience in sports journalism.

Alicia is a true multipotentialite and has a keen ability to speak and interact with a diverse group of people which makes her a perceptive journalist. She has focused her research as a professor both in and out of the sports industry, but her love of sports law shines through everything she does. Most recently, she was selected to be the faculty athletics representative at Pepperdine University where her sports law and sports journalism background will play a decisive role.

As the faculty athletics representative, Jessop will serve as a liaison between University leadership, faculty, Pepperdine University Athletics, and the NCAA to ensure the academic integrity of the University and its student-athletes while advocating for and promoting the well-being of student-athletes to ensure they can fully engage with their educational endeavors.

Follow along with Alicia:

Website: https://rulingsports.com/

Instagram: @rulingsports

Twitter: @RulingSports

Follow along with Alex:

Website: yourpotentialforeverything.com

Instagram: @yourpotentialforeverything

Book Series: yourpotentialforeverything.com/books