Has multiple nicknames: Hurricane from her godfather; Lockout Queen from her role in the 2011 NFL lockout; Mama Fox from the 49ers team; Madame President from a scout; and Boss Lady from a team executive. presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution When Hannah Gordon stepped into her role at the NFL's headquarters in 2009, she was the only woman working in the salary cap department who wasnt a secretary. Groups like 49ers B.U.I.L.D. And just last week, U.S. womens national soccer team players Megan Rapinoe and Margaret Purce met with President Joe Biden at the White House to discuss the wage gap on Equal Pay Day. Prior to the 49ers, Gordon was at the NFL Management Council where she worked on the salary cap, the 2011 lockout, and CBA negotiations. After college, I went to the NFL Players Association for the 2003 season, and then from there went into the PR world and did media relations at Cal for football, track and swimming from 2004-05. Now, as chief administrative officer and general counsel of the San Francisco 49ers, she accepts a challenge every time she enters a setting where she is the only woman. So Ive absolutely seen the difference that it makes when you have everyone at the table to speak up. The largest governing body of college sports was forced to apologize after a wave of criticism and then provide the womens basketball teams with workout facilities that matched those of the men. Gordon came to the 49ers from the NFL Management Council where she worked on NFL player contracts, salary cap compliance, the 2011 NFL collective bargaining agreement, and labor issues, including the 2011 lockout. In 2017, the San Francisco 49ers were named the ESPN Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year and NFL Pop Warner Little Scholars Team of the Year and have been honored by local organizations such as Family and Children Services of Silicon Valley and CityTeam for the organizations work in the community. My biggest concern as a native Bay Area person is the growing inequality in the Bay Area, the kind of haves and have nots. The (un)official site for the San Francisco 49ers Salary Cap. Aside from the practices implemented by the 49ers, Gordon focuses on being a mentor and has released a book, SZN of Change. She hopes the playbook filled with exercises and quotes aids others in their quest for success. SANTA CLARA She may be the top lawyer for an NFL team,but Hannah Gordon did not ride into the world of pro football on her own career in sport. 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I actually dont think that women have any less ability to have difficult conversations with other people, she said. When Hannah Gordon stepped into her role at the NFL's headquarters in 2009, she was the only woman working in the salary cap department who wasnt a secretary. Despite the obstacles, Gordon advanced through the ranks of professional football. You need 11 people in order to execute. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). To get to her position, which involves leading legal and public affairs, strategic communications, risk management, fan engagement and community relations, Gordon relied on her competitive nature and taught herself not to take things personally when met with adversity. Under her guidance, the 49ers have been named the ESPN Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year, Pop Warner Little Scholars Team of the Year, and Silicon Valley Business Journal Community Impact Award winner. Follow along with the picks for the 2023 NFL Draft. 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She advises on all legal issues involving both the football team and Levis Stadium, including events such as Super Bowl 50, Wrestlemania 31, Beyoncs Formation World Tour, the Copa America Centenario and the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship. Gender equity in the workplace is in the spotlight, notably at the NCAA Tournament. A 2020 report card by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport gave the NFL a grade of C for gender hiring, based on positions at the league headquarters and within franchises. What I learned was that I had to not let that affect who I am., She stopped asking, What is wrong with me? and started asking, What is wrong with the situation?. Single family residence sells for $3.3 million in Palo Alto, Brisbane body sculpting company accused of spreading lie that rival hired pretty women to seduce MDs, Facebook owner chops 1,500-plus more Bay Area jobs. Last Updated: March 30, 2021, 03:18 IST When Hannah Gordon stepped into her role at the NFL's headquarters in 2009, she was the only woman working in the salary cap department who wasnt a secretary. The problem extends beyond basketball courts and soccer fields, of course, with men accounting for a disproportionate number of executive level positions in front offices. A:We could spend like four hours here to name all of them. She sees the problems of the sports world as a broader reflection of societys problems. Athol Daily News. from Stanford, where she previously served as a Lecturer In Law. When Hannah Gordon stepped into her role at the NFLs headquarters in 2009, she was the only woman working in the salary cap department who wasnt a secretary. When Hannah Gordon stepped into her role at the NFL's headquarters in 2009, she was the only woman working in the salary cap department who wasn't a secretary. Gordon holds a J.D. And thats a lot more like life and corporations and work: You cant have a functioning organization where one department is failing. For one, we really just looked at it in terms of what we were doing now, how could we continue to scale that, and upgrade that, and make it something that they feel a sense of ownership in. Describe what all your job entails. permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. 2. Hannah Gordon, the 49ers' Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel, has been with the team since 2011. Now, as chief administrative. She hopes the playbook filled with exercises and quotes aids others in their quest for success. Now, as chief administrative officer and general counsel of the San Francisco 49ers, she accepts a challenge every time she enters a setting where she is the only woman. And just last week, U.S. womens national soccer team players Megan Rapinoe and Margaret Purce met with President Joe Biden at the White House to discuss the wage gap on Equal Pay Day.. It was very liberating to get there (but) you have to get there every time. . I think that the world is a much richer place when we all get to be who we are and when we all have a seat at the table. What I learned was that I had to not let that affect who I am., She stopped asking, What is wrong with me? and started asking, What is wrong with the situation?. (The book) is everything I learned personally from my experience, she said. When hiring, in addition to adhering to the Rooney Rule requiring teams to interview minority candidates for high-level jobs, the Niners are committed to interviewing women and people of color for every full-time business operations position. and started asking, What is wrong with the situation? Groups like 49ers B.U.I.L.D. Subscribe Today, Plans to revive Royalston Country Store move forward, Fisher Hill Elementary playground nears completion. The 49ers lawyer-in-chief, Hannah Gordon, on, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), First Republic Bank seized, sold to JPMorgan Chase, The 49ers lawyer-in-chief, Hannah Gordon, on work, women and Joe Staley. Gender equity in the workplace is in the spotlight, notably at the NCAA Tournament. She is secretary of the Bay Area Host Committee, responsible for bringing the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship to the Bay Area. She went to at least eight concerts last year, including flying to Paris to see hip-hop artist J. Cole. The largest governing body of college sports was forced to apologize after a wave of criticism and then provide the womens basketball teams with workout facilities that matched those of the men. She modeled jeans in law school to make extra money. In her role, Gordon oversees Legal, Public Affairs and Strategic Communications, Risk Management, Community Relations, Fan Engagement, the 49ers Museum, and the 49ers Foundation, including its award-winning direct programs, 49ers EDU which excites youth about STEAM through football, and 49ers PREP which promotes wellness for youth, including through free in-school programming and free co-ed flag football leagues around the Bay Area. Biography Hannah Gordon is entering her 12th season with the 49ers and currently serves as chief legal & administrative officer. She says changes in the number of female executives can start to happen through programs like the 49ers Denise DeBartolo York Fellowship, a one-year internship awarded to female college graduates. She was the first female football beat writer at UCLA, she interned for the NFL Players Association and was a law clerk for the Oakland Raiders before going to work at the league office. For the difficult conversation to actually be successful, you need to have excellent listening skills and empathy, and thats something that women are socialized to have.. Thats just part of our brand and our culture. Gender equity in the workplace is in the spotlight, notably at the NCAA Tournament. Making their voices heard at the table is really important to provide feedback on who our social justice grantees are, on internal business decisions, on the hiring of a diversity equity and inclusion director, she said. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Authors note: This interview has been lightly edited for clarity and length. For the difficult conversation to actually be successful, you need to have excellent listening skills and empathy, and thats something that women are socialized to have.. NFL mock draft 2024: Historic WR prospect, reigning Heisman QB lead next years class. No profanity, hate speech or personal attacks. You just feel like youre close enough to taste everything that youve worked for and then its gone, and once that moment passes, that time is over. She was the first female football beat writer at UCLA, she interned for the NFL Players Association and was a law clerk for the Oakland Raiders before going to work at the league office. rights reserved. Hannah Gordon (SLS '08) has risen from being the first woman football beat writer as an undergrad at UCLA to one of the "influential women in football" (NFL.com) and a Game Changer (Sports Business Journal). When I look at sports, for me, its really how do we make all of society better and how can we be an example for that?, More AP NFL coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Void in ONT. She did, and three months later her phone rang. 1. Jets' Saleh: Rodgers 'already made his presence felt'. No off-topic remarks. SB: There are a lot more women in the league than there was back in the day. The biggest challenge is that you need to get more people like you into the room, Gordon said in an interview from Santa Clara, California. Despite the obstacles, Gordon advanced through the ranks of professional football. It was the best possible time to be there as a young lawyer because it was the last uncapped year. This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. And it really is respectful of the fact that these are some of our most avid fans. Prior to the 49ers, Gordon was at the NFL Management Council where she worked on the salary cap, the 2011 lockout, and CBA . Oftentimes I forget in part because Ive spent my whole career pretty much in this business, so I dont really have any reference points for what it would be like not to be in a male-dominated industry. Under her leadership, the 49ers launched the first fan engagement community for LGBTQ+ fans and allies in professional sports to national acclaim. Its not that it didnt exist before, but I love seeing our scout Salli Clavelle, and our coach Katie Sowers, and our trainer Laura McCabe all getting together and supporting each other. When I look at sports, for me, its really how do we make all of society better and how can we be an example for that?, More AP NFL coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL, Anyone can read Conversations, but to contribute, you should be a registered Torstar account holder. She says changes in the number of female executives can start to happen through programs like the 49ers Denise DeBartolo York Fellowship, a one-year internship awarded to female college graduates. Q: Have you always kept such an immaculately clean and tidy desk? We will remove any comments or commenters that do not follow this commenting policy. That is a weight that those of us who are different in some way often bear we feel a sense of responsibility to not be the only one.. Rams make Desjuan Johnson 'Mr. First up in the series was ex-Raiders CEO Amy Trask, followed by the Dallas Cowboys executive VP and chief brand officer Charlotte Jones Anderson. Hannah Gordon is currently the Chief Administrative Officer for the San Francisco 49ers. And just last week, U.S. womens national soccer team players Megan Rapinoe and Margaret Purce met with President Joe Biden at the White House to discuss the wage gap on Equal Pay Day.. What I learned was that I had to not let that affect who I am., She stopped asking, What is wrong with me? and started asking, What is wrong with the situation?. When hiring, in addition to adhering to the Rooney Rule requiring teams to interview minority candidates for high-level jobs, the Niners are committed to interviewing women and people of color for every full-time business operations position. For the difficult conversation to actually be successful, you need to have excellent listening skills and empathy, and thats something that women are socialized to have. In 2019, Gordon was named to the Silicon Valley Business Journals 100 Women of Influence. 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Hannah Gordon: Chief Strategy Officer - Moon Javaid: Chief Financial Officer - Scott Sabatino: (The book) is everything I learned personally from my experience, she said. Rising Stars. A 2020 report card by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport gave the NFL a grade of C for gender hiring, based on positions at the league headquarters and within franchises. I think that the world is a much richer place when we all get to be who we are and when we all have a seat at the table.. Eligibility restrictions apply. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group via AP), Support the She modeled jeans in law school to make extra money. Thats the world that we continue to live in, so I dont know that my experience would necessarily be tremendously different from other people. All Rights Reserved. Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the, The Toronto Star and thestar.com, each property of Toronto Star The biggest challenge is that you need to get more people like you into the room, Gordon said in an interview from Santa Clara, California. When Hannah Gordon stepped into her role at the NFL's headquarters in 2009, she was the only woman working in the salary cap department who wasn't a secretary. Now, as chief administrative . The problem extends beyond basketball courts and soccer fields, of course, with men accounting for a disproportionate number of executive level positions in front offices. For the difficult conversation to actually be successful, you need to have excellent listening skills and empathy, and thats something that women are socialized to have.. My goal is to open the door for anyone for whom the door is closed, whether its on the basis of gender or race or sexual orientation or national origin or language, she said. Gordon came to the 49ers from the NFL Management Council where she worked on NFL player contracts, salary cap compliance, the 2011 NFL collective bargaining agreement, and labor issues, including the 2011 lockout. Groups like 49ers B.U.I.L.D. The second part would be serving every 49ers fan in our larger community, whether or not they are customers. I wanted to make sure that we created unique experiences for all those different people and that they felt like they were a part of the 49ers family and that they know that theyre valued by us. HG: Anytime you have a tough season, it really does wear on everybody in different ways. I was really homesick and trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life, and watching Hannah Storm host the halftime show during the Lakers run for the championship that year I love smart, funny people and conversations, and I enjoyed the repartee that she was facilitating and I thought, That seems like such a cool job, how do you do something like that someday? And I started looking into journalism. The sense of self Gordon developed allowed her to have difficult conversations and make a place for herself in a male-dominated space. This news organization caught up with Gordon in a session briefly interrupted by hulking 49ers offensive lineman Joe Staley mugging for the camera to talk about football,her work as an advocate for women and girls, and her deep-rooted mommy issue. This Q&A series highlights the powerful women who have dared to shake up one of sports biggest boys clubs. Making their voices heard at the table is really important to provide feedback on who our social justice grantees are, on internal business decisions, on the hiring of a diversity equity and inclusion director, she said. Rising Stars, and in 2017, received the Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Francisco Business Times Corporate Counsel Diversity Champion of the Year award for the work she did along with 49ers owners on restructuring the 49ers Denise DeBartolo York Fellowship and implementing a diverse-slate interviewing policy. Two Black female head coaches met for the first time ever in a tournament championship of a Power Five conference, illustrating how Black women account for a small number of coaches at the highest level of college basketball. What I learned was that I had to not let that affect who I am. Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel. The problem extends beyond basketball courts and soccer fields, of course, with men accounting for a disproportionate number of executive level positions in front offices. When I was in the league office, there was an individual who really did not like me and made my life quite unpleasant at times, she said. ROYALSTON A mobile home was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning on Athol Road, drawing more than a half dozen fire departments to the scene ROYALSTON Two months ago, the Royalston Country Storethe only location in town offering breakfast and lunch as well as everyday necessities ORANGE Constructionis coming along onwhat will be the new playgrounds at Fisher Hill Elementary School, and the local superintendent said Hannah Gordon, chief administrative officer and general counsel for the San Francisco 49ers is photographed at the team's headquarters on May 14, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. During Womens History Month, Gordon reflects on how she navigated a male-dominated space and where the sports world needs to go from here. I love how much (football) is like chess. Hannah Gordon (SLS 08) has risen from being the first woman football beat writer as an undergrad at UCLA to one of the influential women in football (NFL.com) and a Game Changer (Sports Business Journal). Aside from the practices implemented by the 49ers, Gordon focuses on being a mentor and has released a book, SZN of Change. She hopes the playbook filled with exercises and quotes aids others in their quest for success. The biggest challenge is that you need to get more people like you into the room, Gordon said in an interview from Santa Clara, California. We are the center of innovation and we are an engine of wealth because of technology and we need to make sure we are not missing womens contributions. The sense of self Gordon developed allowed her to have difficult conversations and make a place for herself in a male-dominated space. SLS Panel: Sports, Media, and the #MeToo Movement. My goal is to open the door for anyone for whom the door is closed, whether its on the basis of gender or race or sexual orientation or national origin or language, she said.
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