DeMaurice Smith

DeMaurice Smith is a distinguished individual with a vibrant professional background spanning over three decades in various key roles such as Counsel to the US Department of Justice, Partner at prestigious law firms like Latham & Watkins and Patton Boggs, and a significant tenure as the Executive Director of the NFL Players Association.

As the Co-Founder and Chairman of OneTeam Partners, DeMaurice Smith has been instrumental in managing a global licensing and investment company that represents the interests of over 10,000 professional athletes across multiple sports unions, creating new revenue opportunities and partnerships valued at over $1 billion.

His extensive leadership roles in the NFL Players Association and NFL Players Inc have been marked by successful negotiations of collective bargaining agreements, ensuring player health and safety, diversifying revenue streams, establishing partnerships for player health research, and implementing programs for athletes' post-career transitions.

DeMaurice Smith's commitment to education is evident through his roles as a Visiting Professor of Law at Pepperdine University, Yale Law School, and the University of Miami School of Law, where he imparts knowledge on leadership, law, and ethics in sports.

With a background as a trial lawyer, chief executive, board member, corporate counselor, and labor relations expert, DeMaurice Smith brings a wealth of experience to his ventures, focusing on leadership and creating long-term value for businesses.

He holds a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and a BA in Philosophy and Political Science from Cedarville University.

DeMaurice Smith has been affiliated with notable organizations such as the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, Smithsonian Institution, Yale Law School, OneTeam Partners, NFL Players Association, Patton Boggs LLP, Latham & Watkins, U.S. Department of Justice, United States Attorney's Office, and Schwalb, Donnenfield, Bray & Silbert.