(Black Unity In Leadership and Development) give employees resources and are driving change. expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto Two Black female head coaches met for the first time ever in a tournament championship of a Power Five conference, illustrating how Black women account for a small number of coaches at the highest level of college basketball. The largest governing body of college sports was forced to apologize after a wave of criticism and then provide the womens basketball teams with workout facilities that matched those of the men. That is a weight that those of us who are different in some way often bear we feel a sense of responsibility to not be the only one.. (Black Unity In Leadership and Development) give employees resources and are driving change. While I was in college I interned for the Raiders in PR, and as a production intern at Fox Sports West. Theyre more in the form of harassment or comments people might make. And thats a lot more like life and corporations and work: You cant have a functioning organization where one department is failing. And it really is respectful of the fact that these are some of our most avid fans. Even though she believes women are less inclined to invite conflict, she emphasizes a different skill set she exercised. She stopped asking, What is wrong with me? Now, as chief administrative officer and general counsel of the San Francisco 49ers, she accepts a challenge every time she enters a setting where she is the only woman. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! So whether its our public affairs department, our foundation that educates and empowers Bay Area youth, our community relations department which hosts the themes that you probably see in games in terms of bringing out cancer survivors in October. When Hannah Gordon stepped into her role at the NFL's headquarters in 2009, she was the only woman working in the salary cap department who wasn't a secretary. (The book) is everything I learned personally from my experience, she said. SB Nations Q&A series that highlights some of the NFLs most powerful women continues with Gordon, whos been working with the 49ers since 2011. Raised in Oakland, California, Hannah Gordon grew up a fan of the Raiders. I actually dont think that women have any less ability to have difficult conversations with other people, she said. When Hannah Gordon stepped into her role at the NFL's headquarters in 2009, she was the only woman working in the salary cap department who wasnt a secretary. I think that the world is a much richer place when we all get to be who we are and when we all have a seat at the table.. When I got to college, I started watching a ton of sports. Hannah Gordon: For me, [my career] really started in college at UCLA. Now, as chief administrative officer and general counsel of the San Francisco 49ers, she accepts a challenge every time she enters a setting where she is the only woman. In 2015, she was named to the Legal 500s GC Powerlist, U.S. And just last week, U.S. womens national soccer team players Megan Rapinoe and Margaret Purce met with President Joe Biden at the White House to discuss the wage gap on Equal Pay Day.. She says changes in the number of female executives can start to happen through programs like the 49ers Denise DeBartolo York Fellowship, a one-year internship awarded to female college graduates. In 2015, Gordon was named to the Legal 500s GC Powerlist U.S. Now, as chief administrative . The largest governing body of college sports was forced to apologize after a wave of criticism and then provide the womens basketball teams with workout facilities that matched those of the men. All Rights Reserved. Despite the obstacles, Gordon advanced through the ranks of professional football. Gambling Problem? Otherwise it will eat at you and destroy you. She advises on all issues related to both the San Francisco 49ers football team and Levis Stadium. When I look at what needs to change in sports, its the same things that need to change in finance, the same things we to change in tech, the same things we need to change in the law, Gordon said. (Black Unity In Leadership and Development) give employees resources and are driving change. You cant have one person just dominate. Now, as chief administrat SB: What are some of the more challenging parts about your job? What I learned was that I had to not let that affect who I am., She stopped asking, What is wrong with me? and started asking, What is wrong with the situation?. A:We could spend like four hours here to name all of them. When I was in the league office, there was an individual who really did not like me and made my life quite unpleasant at times, she said. Gordon is active in league-wide matters, has served on multiple intra-league working groups, and the NFL Player Tuition Assistance Plan and the NFL Severance Pay Plan. When Hannah Gordon stepped into her role at the NFL's headquarters in 2009, she was the only woman working in the salary cap department who wasn't a secretary. Despite the obstacles, Gordon advanced through the ranks of professional football. Last Updated: March 30, 2021, 03:18 IST When Hannah Gordon stepped into her role at the NFL's headquarters in 2009, she was the only woman working in the salary cap department who wasnt a secretary. from Stanford, where she previously served as a Lecturer In Law. We have wonderful players. For the difficult conversation to actually be successful, you need to have excellent listening skills and empathy, and thats something that women are socialized to have.. Gordon holds a J.D. She was the first female football beat writer at UCLA, she interned for the NFL Players Association and was a law clerk for the Oakland Raiders before going to work at the league office. Q: It looks like you know and get along with the team members? SB Nation: Your career path is pretty unique, in that you actually started your career in journalism and PR before attending Stanford Law School. Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the, The Toronto Star and thestar.com, each property of Toronto Star This isnt just a draft that builds the future, but a potential dynasty. Gordons comments have been edited for length and clarity. A 2020 report card by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport gave the NFL a grade of C for gender hiring, based on positions at the league headquarters and within franchises. I think that many of us reach that point in our lives where we have lived enough that we have something to give back to the next generation of people. SB: There are a lot more women in the league than there was back in the day. Before joining the NFL, Hannah practiced at Latham & Watkins, LLP. A 2020 report card by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport gave the NFL a grade of C for gender hiring, based on positions at the league headquarters and within franchises. For the difficult conversation to actually be successful, you need to have excellent listening skills and empathy, and thats something that women are socialized to have.. A: When we won the NFC championship. Whats made that an important issue for you? So I do that at 6:30, go home, shower, come back. Aside from the practices implemented by the 49ers, Gordon focuses on being a mentor and has released a book, SZN of Change. She hopes the playbook filled with exercises and quotes aids others in their quest for success. SB: As an NFL front office employee, youre asked a lot about how it feels to be a woman in a male-dominated industry. SB: You also oversee fan groups, like Women of the Niners (WON) and 49ers PRIDE for LGBTQ+ fans. How did inclusiveness become such an important part of your job? March 29, 2021 Associated Press 172. . Q: What do you see are the significant issues confronting women specifically here in the Bay Area? First up in the series was ex-Raiders CEO Amy Trask, followed by the Dallas Cowboys executive VP and chief brand officer Charlotte Jones Anderson. 3. When hiring, in addition to adhering to the Rooney Rule requiring teams to interview minority candidates for high-level jobs, the Niners are committed to interviewing women and people of colour for every full-time business operations position. In her role, Gordon oversees Legal, Risk Management, Fan. I rebelled against her clutter. Q: Have you faced sexism and other gender-related challenges in your career, and if so, what have you learned from that? Log into your account. This Q&A series highlights the powerful women who have dared to shake up one of sports biggest boys clubs. I think that the world is a much richer place when we all get to be who we are and when we all have a seat at the table.. So Ive absolutely seen the difference that it makes when you have everyone at the table to speak up.. In 2020, she was also named to PureWows 20 in 20 Up-and-Coming Leaders Working to Better Our World. Gordon was named to the Sports Business Journals Forty Under 40 list in 2021 and ICA Cristo Rey gave her its Leader in Mission Award. rights reserved. That is a weight that those of us who are different in some way often bear we feel a sense of responsibility to not be the only one.. In her role, Hannah oversees legal, public affairs, risk management, community relations, the 49ers Foundation, 49ers EDU, 49ers PREP, fan engagementand the 49ers Museum. Shaq ripped a giant lasagna fart on the air and had to air out the studio, NFL Draft results 2023: Pick-by-pick tracker for every selection. What I learned was that I had to not let that affect who I am., She stopped asking, What is wrong with me? and started asking, What is wrong with the situation?. When I look at sports, for me, its really how do we make all of society better and how can we be an example for that?, More AP NFL coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL. For the difficult conversation to actually be successful, you need to have excellent listening skills and empathy, and thats something that women are socialized to have.. Position: General counsel and chief administrative officer, San Francisco 49ers, Education: J.D., Stanford Law School, 2008; BA, sociology, UCLA, 2003. Home; Articles; 2023 Salary Cap; Salary Cap By Year . Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). She sees the problems of the sports world as a broader reflection of societys problems. No off-topic remarks. Follow along with the picks for the 2023 NFL Draft. A native of Oakland, California, Gordon earned her B.A. To get to her position, which involves leading legal and public affairs, strategic communications, risk management, fan engagement and community relations, Gordon relied on her competitive nature and taught herself not to take things personally when met with adversity. So Ive absolutely seen the difference that it makes when you have everyone at the table to speak up.. Now, as chief administrative officer and general counsel of the San Francisco 49ers, she accepts a challenge every time she enters a setting where she is the only woman. Prior to the 49ers, Gordon was at the NFL Management Council where she worked on the salary cap, the 2011 lockout, and CBA negotiations. To get to her position, which involves leading legal and public affairs, strategic communications, risk management, fan engagement and community relations, Gordon relied on her competitive nature and taught herself not to take things personally when met with adversity. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. The largest governing body of college sports was forced to apologize after a wave of criticism and then provide the womens basketball teams with workout facilities that matched those of the men. A: Yeah, I think everybody does. Describe what all your job entails. Groups like 49ers B.U.I.L.D. The problem extends beyond basketball courts and soccer fields, of course, with men accounting for a disproportionate number of executive level positions in front offices. She hopes the playbook filled with exercises and quotes aids others in their quest for success. Then its meetings most of the day. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. At that point, I had gotten accepted to law school at Stanford and I wanted to get experience at an agency as well, so I did a six-month stint at Octagon, doing the PR for their football class of clients. Hannah Gordon is entering her 11th season with the 49ers and fourth as chief administrative officer and general counsel. But at the same time, like most experiences in life, it can be both really great and at times, fine. Newspapers Limited, 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8. I remember it still to this day. Because anything youre doing as a business, whether its season ticket agreements or suite agreements or sponsorships, all of that is a relationship between two parties and in business it always involves an agreement. Stanford University. Hannah Gordon, chief administrative officer and general counsel for the San Francisco 49ers is photographed at the team's headquarters on May 14, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. My biggest concern as a native Bay Area person is the growing inequality in the Bay Area, the kind of haves and have nots. When Hannah Gordon stepped into her role at the NFL's headquarters in 2009, she was the only woman working in the salary cap department who wasnt a secretary. Despite the obstacles, Gordon advanced through the ranks of professional football. When I was in the league office, there was an individual who really did not like me and made my life quite unpleasant at times, she said. For CEOs or presidents and team senior administration, teams received an F for gender hiring. To get to her position, which involves leading legal and public affairs, strategic communications, risk management, fan engagement and community relations, Gordon relied on her competitive nature and taught herself not to take things personally when met with adversity. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). Gordon came to the 49ers from the NFL Management Council where she worked on NFL player contracts, salary cap compliance, the 2011 NFL collective bargaining agreement, and labor issues, including the 2011 lockout. As Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel of the San Francisco 49ers, she leads Community Relations, Fan Engagement, Legal, Public Affairs, Risk Management, Strategic Communications, the 49ers Foundation, 49ers EDU, 49ers Museum, and 49ers PREP. She sees the problems of the sports world as a broader reflection of societys problems. Its just neat to see where they all go. I actually dont think that women have any less ability to have difficult conversations with other people, she said. AP Interview: 49ers' Hannah Gordon works for women's equity AP When Hannah Gordon stepped into her role at the NFL's headquarters in 2009, she was the only woman working in the salary cap . The problem extends beyond basketball courts and soccer fields, of course, with men accounting for a disproportionate number of executive level positions in front offices. In the midst of the lockout I was called by [president of 49ers Enterprises and executive vice president of football operations] Paraag Marathe to come [to San Francisco]. Has multiple nicknames: Hurricane from her godfather; Lockout Queen from her role in the 2011 NFL lockout; Mama Fox from the 49ers team; Madame President from a scout; and Boss Lady from a team executive. She did, and three months later her phone rang. When Hannah Gordon stepped into her role at the NFL's headquarters in 2009, she was the only woman working in the salary cap department who wasn't a secretary. When I was in high school my career goal was to be the editor in chief of Vogue magazine, she says. But some sports commentators say. Over the summer of 2019, SB Nation interviewed several women who currently hold or have previously held leadership positions within the NFL to find out more about them and the work they do. 2. I like everything to be clutter free. HG: I do think one of the things thats exciting to see over the last 20 years is I see so many other young women supporting other young women. Prior to the NFL, Gordon practiced at Latham & Watkins LLP and earlier in her career worked for the athletic department at the University of California at Berkeley. HG: I was with the management council working on player contracts, salary caps, and CBA. to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about No profanity, hate speech or personal attacks. For CEOs or presidents and team senior administration, teams received an F for gender hiring. Hannah Gordon (SLS '08) has risen from being the first woman football beat writer as an undergrad at UCLA to one of the "influential women in football" (NFL.com) and a Game Changer (Sports Business Journal). Under the change, the 49ers became the first team in the NFL to commit to interviewing at least one woman and at least one person of color for every business opening. She says changes in the number of female executives can start to happen through programs like the 49ers Denise DeBartolo York Fellowship, a one-year internship awarded to female college graduates. I think that the world is a much richer place when we all get to be who we are and when we all have a seat at the table.. Over the summer of 2019, SB Nation interviewed several women who currently hold or. She says changes in the number of female executives can start to happen through programs like the 49ers Denise DeBartolo York Fellowship, a one-year internship awarded to female college graduates. The sense of self Gordon developed allowed her to have difficult conversations and make a place for herself in a male-dominated space. It was very liberating to get there (but) you have to get there every time. Thats the world that we continue to live in, so I dont know that my experience would necessarily be tremendously different from other people. Now, as chief administrative officer and general counsel of the San Francisco 49ers, she accepts a challenge every time she enters a setting where she is the only woman. and started asking, What is wrong with the situation? Aside from the practices implemented by the 49ers, Gordon focuses on being a mentor and has released a book, SZN of Change. She hopes the playbook filled with exercises and quotes aids others in their quest for success. I think that many of us reach that point in our lives where we have lived enough that we have something to give back to the next generation of people.. And then you actually need to start getting real work done and knocking out agreements and stuff like that. And just last week, U.S. womens national soccer team players Megan Rapinoe and Margaret Purce met with President Joe Biden at the White House to discuss the wage gap on Equal Pay Day.. Now, as chief administrative officer and general counsel of the San Francisco 49ers, she accepts a challenge every time she enters a setting. For one, we really just looked at it in terms of what we were doing now, how could we continue to scale that, and upgrade that, and make it something that they feel a sense of ownership in. When Hannah Gordon stepped into her role at the NFL's headquarters in 2009, she was the only woman working in the salary cap department who wasn't a secretary. An updated look at the San Francisco 49ers 2023 salary cap table, including team cap space, dead cap figures, and complete breakdowns of player cap hits, salaries, and bonuses. Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. HG: It usually starts at 6 a.m. I mostly only follow football. When Hannah Gordon stepped into her role at the NFL's headquarters in 2009, she was the only woman working in the salary cap department who wasn't a secretary. And as we looked at how are we serving underserved demographics of fans? whether thats kids we have a strong kids club or women fans or LGTBQ+ fans. When Hannah Gordon stepped into her role at the NFLs headquarters in 2009, she was the only woman working in the salary cap department who wasnt a secretary. And just last week, U.S. womens national soccer team players Megan Rapinoe and Margaret Purce met with President Joe Biden at the White House to discuss the wage gap on Equal Pay Day.. She advises on all legal issues involving both the football team and Levis Stadium, including events such as Super Bowl 50, Wrestlemania 31, Beyoncs Formation World Tour, the Copa America Centenario and the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship. When Hannah Gordon stepped into her role at the NFL's headquarters in 2009, she was the only woman working in the salary cap department who wasn't a secretary. Its not somebody saying, I dont like you because youre a woman, but its somebody who doesnt like you and may not realize that they dont like you because youre a woman. I had to take a step back and realize this is not about me, so the way that this person is behaving is about them. When I was in the league office, there was an individual who really did not like me and made my life quite unpleasant at times, she said. Making their voices heard at the table is really important to provide feedback on who our social justice grantees are, on internal business decisions, on the hiring of a diversity equity and inclusion director, she said. But youre deeply invested, and I think that that can be challenging. They may or may not be a business partner of ours, but we still want to have a connection to them. AP Interview: 49ers' Hannah Gordon works for women's equity. She sees the problems of the sports world as a broader reflection of societys problems. Some of her responsibilities include overseeing community and fan engagement projects like Women of the Niners and 49ers PRIDE for LGBTQ+ fans as well as legal and strategic communications. To order Biography Hannah Gordon is entering her 12th season with the 49ers and currently serves as chief legal & administrative officer. Retired NFL star J.J. Watt, wife invest in newly promoted Bu Panthers pick up 5th-year option on Brown, Deion 'ashamed' after just 1 HBCU player drafted, Fantasy: Rookie Rankings (Post-Draft Update), Chiefs' Kelce interested in working with WWE. I actually dont think that women have any less ability to have difficult conversations with other people, she said. When I look at what needs to change in sports, its the same things that need to change in finance, the same things we to change in tech, the same things we need to change in the law, Gordon said. She was the first female football beat writer at UCLA, she interned for the NFL Players Association and was a law clerk for the Oakland Raiders before going to work at the league office.
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