Sydney Alexandria Hardy
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Hampton University Office of the General Counsel, specializing in intellectual property law and policy formulation. Demonstrates exceptional analytical skills and legal advisory prowess, with a notable achievement in enhancing regulatory compliance and cybersecurity policies. Renowned for technological proficiency, research capabilities and collaborative success in cross-departmental projects.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Communications Assistant
Marquette University Athletic Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
08.2022 - Current
- Create content from broadcasts for social media.
- Distribute statistics and press packages to visiting media.
- Facilitate press conferences for men's and women's basketball; webpage editing, and data entry.
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with members of the press.
- Collaborate with the team to promote, plan, and organize communication materials.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas for communication projects.
- Support management staff with any additional tasks related to communication requirements.
Summer Legal Associate
Hampton University Office of the General Counsel
Hampton, Virginia
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided legal and administrative support to the General Counsel's office in the areas of intellectual property, data privacy, media relations, and athletics affairs. Including trademark applications, copyright applications, cybersecurity policy, branding policy, privacy policy, and NCAA compliance issues.
- Briefed the University President and Council of Vice Presidents on trademark and branding internal policy.
- Analyzed complex legal documents, such as trademark and copyright applications.
- Conducted legal research on various topics related to trademark and copyright law.
- Monitored changes in NIL legislation that could affect the university's interests or legal procedures.
- Collaborated with internal departments such as IT, Marketing, Social Media, and Athletics.
Legal Intern
NCAA Office of the Committees on Infractions
Indianapolis, IN
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided administrative support to all three divisional committees on infractions; conducted legal and administrative research; reviewed memoranda and committee reports; observed COI hearings; conducted document reviews of penalized universities.
- Organized compliance documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Performed extensive research to prepare for hearings and gathered pertinent case information.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive infraction information at all times.
Compliance Intern
Weber State University Athletic Department
Ogden, UT
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Handled interpretations from the NCAA Handbook; sent roster-wide email communications using JumpForward; conducted legislative research using LSDBi.
- Developed training materials on various compliance topics for use by student-athletes.
- Performed consistently with all quality objectives, including NCAA Handbook interpretations.
- Drafted documentation and enforced compliance with best practices guidance.
Athletic Administration Associate
Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Madison, WI
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided administrative support, and handled all conference data reporting.
- Consulted on future branding and broadcasting projects.
- Provided administrative support to executive staff members.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Marquette University Law School
Milwaukee, Wisconsin05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia12.2021
Skills
- Intellectual property law: trademarks and copyrights
- Legal writing
- Technological proficiency
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Legal advisory
- Document review
- Policy compliance
- Legislative tracking techniques
- Tracking metrics
- Legislative review
- Policy formulation for internal and/or external purposes
- Research oversight
- Economic analysis
- Analytical skills
- Records management
- Policy review
- Regulatory compliance adherence
- Analytical thinking
Affiliations
Marquette Sports Law Review (Editor)
Chicago Women in IP (First Chapter Ambassador to Marquette Law)
Marquette Sports Law Program’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (3L Chair)
Black Law Students Association (Former Vice President)
Intellectual Property Law Society
Sports Law Society
Privacy, Security, and Technology Law Society
Additional Information
- National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics
- Chicago Women in IP
- Wisconsin Association of African American Lawyers
Accomplishments
Marquette Sports Law Review, Editor
Chicago Women in IP, First Chapter Ambassador to Marquette Law
Sports Law Program’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, 2L Chair (2023-2024) 3L Chair (2024-2025)
Wisconsin Association of African American Lawyers Scholarship Recipient
Locations
- Milwaukee, WI
- Chesapeake, VA
- Open to relocation
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-alexandria-hardy-7ab269217/
Hobbies and Interests
- Art Enthusiast and Abstract Expressionist
- Experienced Sportswriter
- Web Developer
- Champion Competitive Public Speaker
Certification
- Licensed Notary Public in Virginia
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Summer Legal Associate
Hampton University Office of the General Counsel
06.2024 - 08.2024
Legal Intern
NCAA Office of the Committees on Infractions
01.2024 - 04.2024
Compliance Intern
Weber State University Athletic Department
09.2023 - 12.2023
Athletic Administration Associate
Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
06.2023 - 09.2023
Communications Assistant
Marquette University Athletic Department
08.2022 - Current
- Licensed Notary Public in Virginia
Juris Doctor -
Marquette University Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
George Mason University
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