The Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) is a non-profit, international, professional organization whose common goal is the understanding, advancement and ethical practice of sports law. There are over 1,000 current members: practicing lawyers, law educators, law students, and other professionals with an interest in law relating to professional and amateur sports. Vision: To be the preeminent association for sports law. Mission: To connect established and aspiring leaders in the sports law field and to elevate the expertise and reach of the profession.