Michele Roberts

Before entering private practice, Michele Roberts served as the Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association, where she was the first woman to lead a major North American professional sports union. Her career includes over three decades as a premier trial lawyer, having tried more than 100 cases to verdict in both state and federal courts. She has extensive experience handling complex civil litigation and white-collar criminal defense, representing high-profile clients in matters ranging from racketeering and securities fraud to employment disputes and civil rights violations.

A highly experienced trial veteran with unique expertise in sports industry labor relations and complex commercial litigation, suitable for high-profile disputes requiring sophisticated negotiation skills.

She was the first woman to serve as the Executive Director of a major professional sports players association in North America.

She is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished trial attorneys in the United States, noted for her exceptional courtroom skills and her ability to navigate high-stakes negotiations in the sports and business sectors.