2024 UNESCO Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination

David A. Grenardo

David A. Grenardo is a tenured Professor of Law and the Associate Director of the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, joining in 2022 after teaching at St. Mary’s University School of Law. Grenardo earned the Warren E. Burger Prize for his article on mandatory civility for lawyers, presented at the U.S. Supreme Court in 2023. A leading advocate for civility in law, Grenardo practiced law in California and Texas, receiving numerous pro bono awards. His scholarship covers sports law, ethics, and legal pedagogy, with publications in prestigious journals such as the Harvard Journal of Sports & Entertainment Law and the Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics. Grenardo has been quoted in multiple media outlets on sports law, including by the New York Times, ESPN, USA Today, the Associated Press (AP), and the Boston Globe. His op-eds on sports (as they relate to business and society) have appeared in publications such as Fortune Magazine and AP News. He is a decorated educator, having been named Professor of the Year multiple times.