Steven F. Stapleton

Steve advises senior management team for employers across the country. He assists clients on corporate governance and restructuring, rule/policy drafting, contract review, and employment related issues. He has established a niche representing sports related entities and governing bodies and is deeply familiar with the obligations those organizations face under various state and federal laws. He serves as outside General Counsel to the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association and is a member of the USA Hockey Legal Council. Steve serves as special counsel to the Arizona Amateur Hockey Association, Connecticut Hockey Conference, Texas Amateur Hockey Association, Utah Amateur Hockey Association, C2 Attack Volleyball Club, RipFest Diving and advises many other governing bodies, conferences, leagues, teams, administrators and coaches. He represents coaches and university athletic department personnel in NCAA related investigations.

Steve counsels educational and sport-related organizations and helps clients implement and monitor comprehensive player safety/background screening and Safe Sport programs and, with Clark Hill Sports Industry Team members, conducts sensitive investigations related to allegations of sexual abuse/harassment. He counsels clients in the context of amateur/collegiate competition and represents the sports client in actions seeking to impose discipline or other sanctions related to athletic competition.