Squire Patton Boggs is providing pro bono support to the Women’s Sport Trust, delivering legal training and guidance as part of the charity’s flagship athlete leadership and development programme Unlocked.
Unlocked brings together elite female athletes from across the sporting spectrum at different stages of their careers and from diverse backgrounds, providing professional development and networking opportunities and empowering athletes to use their platforms and unique perspectives to shape the future of women’s sport.
Tammy Parlour, CEO of Women’s Sport Trust, commented: “The Unlocked programme exists to support elite female athletes to find their voice, strengthen their leadership and influence change in sport and beyond. Working with expert partners like Squire Patton Boggs helps ensure athletes are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the professional landscape and make the most of the opportunities ahead.”
Lucy Webster, partner and co-chair of the firm’s Women’s Sport Group, commented: “We extend our sincere thanks to Women’s Sport Trust for the opportunity to contribute to such a meaningful and impactful initiative. Their strategic leadership and unwavering purpose have been instrumental in helping to transform the visibility and viability of women’s sport in the UK and beyond.
“We are proud that our contribution will help to equip athletes with knowledge that strengthens their professional resilience and assists them in navigating areas such as image rights, commercial partnerships, governance structures and the evolving legal landscape around sport. As this year’s Unlocked cohort continue to forge new paths, we cannot wait to see what these exceptional athletes achieve next.”
