Meryl Fishler, Esq., mba

Team USA Athletes' Commission Manager

Meryl Fishler, Esq. is the Team USA Athletes' Commission Manager at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC). She holds both a Juris Doctor (JD) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), specializing in sports law and business. Fishler's role involves conducting research and analysis on various sports law matters, particularly those related to athlete representation and governance within the Olympic framework.1

Background and Education

Education: Fishler earned her JD from the University of Oregon School of Law and her MBA from Arizona State University, graduating in 2015.4
Experience: She has over a decade of professional experience, focusing on athlete advocacy and legal issues in sports.5

Professional Role

In her position at USOPC, Fishler is responsible for managing the Athletes' Commission, which serves to represent athletes' interests in organizational decision-making processes. This includes engaging with various stakeholders on critical issues such as anti-doping policies and athlete rights.2 3

Fishler is also active on social media platforms, where she shares insights related to her work and the broader sports community.4

Experience

Team USA Athletes' Commission Manager at United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (January 2023 - Present)

Athletes’ Advisory Council Coordinator at United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (January 2021 - January 2023)

Education

- **University of Oregon School of Law**: Doctor of Law (J.D.), Sports Law (2016 - 2020) - **University of Oregon - Charles H. Lundquist College of Business**: Master of Business Administration - MBA, Sports Business- Warsaw Sports Marketing Center (2018 - 2020) - **Arizona State University**: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Mass Communications (2012 - 2015) - **Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth**: Management Essentials (2024)