Andrew V. Morris III is a legal and public policy professional that specializes in utilizing legal subject matter expertise to deliver innovative solutions that solve complex legal, business and policy matters with a focus on the sports and entertainment industry. Currently he serves as Public Policy/Associate General Counsel at the NFL Players Association where in addition to advocating on behalf of NFL players in their employment context through zealous advocacy of CBA related grievances, drug program administration and on-field fine appeals, he advances the interest of players past and present, through strategic policy and legislative engagement. Andrew works daily with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement favorable policy changes that seek to further the overall wellbeing of NFL players. Andrew is also relied upon to lead several strategic initiatives of the PA that have commercial/revenue generating implications and player health and safety concerns. Prior to his role at the NFLPA, Andrew served as Senior Director of Legal and Business Affairs, Sports and Entertainment Division at Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia. While there, Andrew worked on and lead a variety of initiatives including launching the organizations first digital content platform, standardizing the organizations festival portfolio and securing major sports and entertainment attractions to the city of Washington, DC. Andrew is a two-time graduate of Howard University, a “double-Bison”, having graduated from both the undergraduate and law school. In addition to Andrew’s work as a legal practitioner he also serves as a professor at both The George Washington University Law School and Howard University School of Law, instructing in the area of sports law. In the community, Andrew has remained an advocate for youth programs serving on multiple non-profit Boards and assisting small/minority owned businesses with legal counseling.