Columbus Crew General Counsel Mary Shepro Elevated to President of Business Operations.

This article focuses on recent developments in college and professional sports governance and legal settlements. It details a proposed NCAA settlement in Ray v. NCAA that would provide college coaches with average compensation of about $39,200, reflecting ongoing challenges to NCAA amateurism and compensation rules. The article also highlights Mary Shepro's promotion to President of Business Operations for the Columbus Crew, emphasizing her legal background and leadership in business, community engagement, and major event coordination. Additionally, it reports on Katie Medearis's appointment as Head of Investigations and Deputy General Counsel at the College Sports Commission (CSC), an independent body established in 2025 to enforce compliance with student-athlete compensation rules, including revenue sharing and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements.