Kenneth L. Shropshire

Kenneth L. Shropshire is the David W. Hauck Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an accomplished author specializing in sports business and law. He has written several award-winning books, including "The Business of Sports," "The Business of Sports Agents," and "The Sports Franchise Game," which explore the intersection of athletics, commerce, and legal frameworks. His expertise has been featured in prominent media outlets such as the "Wall Street Journal," "Sports Illustrated," and National Public Radio.

With a background in law, Shropshire holds degrees from Stanford University and Columbia Law School. His professional experience includes private legal practice and a leadership role with the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee. As Director of the Wharton Sports Business Initiative, he continues to influence the academic and professional discourse on sports management. His works, such as "In Black and White" and "Sports and the Law," reflect his deep engagement with issues of race, equity, and governance in the sports industry.