Andrew Brandt

Andrew Brandt is a nationally-recognized accomplished sports executive now bringing his credibility and unique insight and perspective to academia and the media.

Brandt is Professor of Practice and Executive Director of the Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law at Villanova Law School. The Moorad Center has quickly become the standard for sports legal and business education, while Brandt has become a thought leader in sports law, sports business, sports policy, and more. The annual Moorad Symposium has become among the nation's most anticipated events for the level of discourse and gravitas of speakers addressing the most controversial sports topics of the day. Brandt is guiding the Moorad Center to be a destination for young lawyers interested in a career in sports through curricula including four sports law courses and nationally recognized events and lectures. Brandt is regularly cited in local and national publications on sports legal and business issues.

Along with his law school responsibilities, Brandt has become a trusted advisor and asset to the Villanova Athletics Department. Brandt serves on the school's Professional Sports Counseling Panel and advises student-athletes on the business of sports and, where appropriate, advises on agent selection. Brandt also serves on the university's Strategic Planning Committee for the Athletics Department.

On the media side, Brandt is now a featured columnist for both Sports Illustrated and The Athletic. Brandt writes weekly columns on legal and business issues in sports, providing readers perspective and viewpoints from his unique vantage point as a former player agent and team executive.