Professor
Department of Sport ManagementDepartment
Location
MacNaughton Hall, #314Syracuse, New York, 13244
Biography
Attorney John Wolohan is a professor of Sports Law in the David B. Falk College of Sport at Syracuse University. Professor Wolohan is one of the lead editors of the book “Law for Recreation and Sport Managers” by Cotten and Wolohan, as well as being the author of the “Sports Law Report” a monthly article that appears in Athletic Business. Professor Wolohan has also published numerous articles and book chapters in the areas of athlete’s rights, intellectual property and antitrust issues in sport in such Journals as the Marquette Sports Law Journal, Seton Hall Journal of Sports Law, Villanova Sports & Entertainment Law Journal, University of Missouri- Kansas City Law Review, Educational Law Reporter, International Sports Law Journal, Journal of the Legal Aspects of Sport and the Journal of Sport Management. In addition, Professor Wolohan has made numerous presentations in the area of sports law to such organizations as the American Bar Association, Asser Sports Law Institute, Athletic Business, Australian & New Zealand Sports Law Association, European Association for Sport Management, International Sports Lawyers Association, North American Society of Sport Management, Sport and Recreation Law Association, US Indoor Sports Association and the United States Sport Congress. Professor Wolohan is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association.Education
- M.A., Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, . Major: Sociology
- J.D., School of Law, Western New England University, Springfield, MA
- B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Specialization
- Sport law; Sport Doping; Antitrust and Labor law, Image rights; Rights of Athletes
Teaching
Currently Teaching
- LAW 782 - Gaming Law
- SPM 415 - Sport Law
- LAW 748 - Sports Law
- SAL 611 - Sport Law and Analytics
Published Scholarship
Publications
- Greenhow, A. & Wolohan, J.T., 2025. The Routledge Handbook of Sports Law and Governance, London UK: Taylor and Francis.
- Pauline, G.A. & Wolohan, J.T., 2025. Failure to Recognize How Users Navigate Club Floor Leads to Six-Figure Liability Over Tripping Hazard. Athletic Business, 49(November/December), pp.18–21.
- Wolohan, J.T., 2025. Amid a Shifting Rules Landscape, College Athletes Turn to the Courts for Remedies and Relief. Athletic Business, 49(October), pp.14–17.
- Gao, F. & Wolohan, J.T., 2025. Used Equipment Installation Leads to $9M Award in Waterpark Injury Case.. Athletic Business, 49(September), pp.14–15.
- Pauline, G.A. & Wolohan, J.T., 2025. MLS Team Doctor’s Rush to Perform Surgery Leads to $20.6 M in Damages. Athletic Business, 49(July/August), pp.14–17.
- Wolohan, J.T. & Gao, F., 2025. Mariners Fans’ ADA Claim: Inadequate Sightlines for Wheelchair Users at T-Mobile Park. Athletic Business, 49(June), pp.18–19.
- Wolohan, J.T. & Pauline, G.A., 2025. Liability Lands with Three Entities Following Platform Collapse at Leased Rec Space. Athletic Business, 49(May), pp.18–20.
- Wolohan, J.T. & Pauline, G.A., 2025. Firing Team Doctor Amid Return-to-Play Conflicts Proves Costly for Penn State.. Athletic Business, 49(April), pp.16–17.
- Gao, F. & Wolohan, J.T., 2025. Failure to Correct Unsafe Field Condition Costs School District $31M.. Athletic Business, 49(January), pp.16–18.
- Gao, F. & Wolohan, J.T., 2024. Jury Concludes Baseball Prospect Mostly Responsible for Own Rhabdo Case. , 48(November/December), pp.18–20.
Presentations
- Wolohan, J.T., 2025. Waivers 101. In San Diego Convention Center. Annual Athletic Business Conference. Athletic Business.
- Wolohan, J.T., 2025. Snow and Ice Economy in the United States. In Beijing Sport University. 5Th Winter Olympic Forum. Beijing Sport University.
- Wolohan, J.T., 2025. The Growth of Sport Management Programs in the United States. In Shanghai Conference Center. Conference on International Exchange of Professionals (the CIEP).
- Wolohan, J.T., Meluni, D. & Green, D., 2025. NIL in 2025 and Beyond. In Syracuse University Law School. NIL in 2025 and Beyond. Onondaga County Bar Association.
- Wolohan, J.T., 2025. The House Settlement and What it Means for the Future of College Athletics. In Bellagio Casino & Hotel. SEICon II. SEICon.
- Wolohan, J.T., 2025. Athlete Biometric Data. In Nanjing University of Science and Technology. 2025 WIPO. Nanjing University of Science and Technology.
- Wolohan, J.T., 2025. Regaining Trust: What WADA needs to do to regain the trust of athletes. In Nashville Marriott. Annual Meeting, Sports Lawyers Association. Sports Lawyers Association.
- Wolohan, J.T. & Gao, F., 2025. The World Anti-Doping Agency: What can WADA Do to Close The Loopholes in the WADA Code?. In Coastal Carolina University. Annual Meeting, Sport and Recreation Law Association (SRLA). Sport and Recreation Law Association (SRLA).
- Wolohan, J.T., 2024. Broadcasting & Media Rights in Sports. In Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab. Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution.
- Wolohan, J.T., 2024. The evolution of sports as a business: historical and contemporary perspectives. In Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law. Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Active Service
Professional Service
- Reviewer/Referee, The International Sports Law Journal (active since: 2020)
- Committee Member, International Association of Sports Law, Editorial Committee (active since: 2008)
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
- Special Visiting Professor, Sheffield Hallam University (received: 2015)
- Dean’s Merit Award for Excellence in Research, Ithaca College School of Health Sciences and Human Performance (received: 2002)
Memberships
- European Association for Sport Management
- Hague International Sports Law Academy (HISLAC)
- International Association of Sports Lawyers
- International Union of Lawyers
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- North American Society for Sport Management
- Sport & Recreation Law Society
- Sports Lawyers Association
Department
Location
MacNaughton Hall, #314Syracuse, New York, 13244