Former Executive Director2014 - 2022
Michele A. Roberts
Former Executive Director at National Basketball Players Association
Michele Roberts is an attorney who made history as the first woman to head a major professional sports union in North America when she became Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association. Prior to her sports leadership role, she was a renowned trial lawyer and partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.
Notable Achievements
- First woman to lead a major professional sports union in North America
- Led NBA players through COVID-19 pandemic negotiations and bubble season
- Negotiated historic collective bargaining agreements with the NBA
- Named to Forbes' list of Most Powerful Women in Sports
- Former Public Defender and celebrated trial attorney
Expertise & Topics
Sports Union Leader
Labor Negotiator
Trial Attorney
Basketball Executive
Sports Business Pioneer
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