COLORADO SPRINGS \u2013 Lucinda McRoberts has joined USA Swimming in the newly-created position of Chief Counsel and Director of Legal Affairs, where she will serve as an advisor to the executive director, senior staff and board of directors on legal matters.<\/p>\n
\u201cLucinda is one of the true up-and-coming talents in sports law and she will add incredible value to our USA Swimming executive team,\u201d USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus said. \u201cAs our organization grows year after year, Lucinda\u2019s expertise in critical issues will greatly benefit our membership.\u201d<\/p>\n
In her new role, McRoberts will lead the organization\u2019s programs for the National Board of Review and Appeals, Criminal Background Checks, Athlete Partnerships, National Team Selections, Sponsorships and Special Events and Civil Litigation and Risk Management. She will work in collaboration with USA Swimming\u2019s Secretary\/General Counsel and outside counsel.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve had the privilege of working with USA Swimming for several years and have been very impressed. With its unparalleled leadership, talented staff and dedicated membership, it is one of the premier National Governing Bodies in the Olympic movement,\u201d McRoberts said. \u201cI appreciate the opportunity to serve the organization and am excited to take on the new challenges these responsibilities will bring.\u201d<\/p>\n
A graduate of Yale University and University of Michigan Law School, McRoberts has extensive experience working with USA Swimming while a member of the Sports Litigation team at Bryan Cave since 2012. Prior to her re-location to Colorado Springs, she contributed to the firm in areas of bankruptcy, restructuring, banking and real estate from the St. Louis office.<\/p>\n
Her career began with stints in the United States Senate, Missouri House of Representatives, Kroenke Sports Enterprises and the Athletic Departments at Yale University and University of Missouri.<\/p>\n
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