Gil Fried is Professor and Chair of the Sport/Hospitality and Tourism Management Department at the University of New Haven. He specializes in sport law, risk management, sport finance, sport facility management, employment law, and ethical business conduct. His current research focuses on crowd management safety with an examination of alcohol management, industry standards and fan protection.
Title:
Professor and Chair, Sport/Hospitality and Tourism Management Department
Educational Background:
J.D. Law, The Ohio State University
M.S. Sport Management, The Ohio State University
B.S. Business Administration, California, State University, Sacramento
Summary of Expertise:
- sport law (emphasis on event safety, spectator safety, crowd management, and other risk management issues), sport facility management
- sport finance
- employment law
- business ethics - teaches a graduate course focused on business ethics from a religious and historical perspective
Current or Recent Research:
Research interest focuses on crowd management safety with an examination of alcohol management, industry standards, and fan protection.
Books or Significant Articles Published:
Books
Fried, G., Shapiro, S,. and DeSchriver, T. (2006-7). Sport Finance, 2nd edition. Champaign, IL, Human Kinetics. In press for 2007 release.
Fried, G (2005). Managing Sport Facilities. Champaign, IL, Human Kinetics.
Fried, G. (2004, August). Academy for Venue Safety and Security. Dallas, TX, International Association of Assembly Managers.
Fried, G., Shapiro, S,. and DeSchriver, T. (2002). Sport Finance. Champaign, IL, Human Kinetics.
Fried, G. (1999). Safe at First: A Guide to Help Sport Administrators Reduce Their Liability. Durham, NC. Carolina Academic Press. Edited by Herb Appenzeller for inclusion in Carolina Academic Press' sports law series.
Fried, G., Miller, L. & Appenzeller, H. (1998). Employment Guide for the Sport, Recreation and Fitness Industries. Durham, NC. Carolina Academic Press.
Book Chapters
- Fried, G. (2006). "The Legal System." Sports law for sports managers, 4th edition . Cotton, D and Wolohan, J. and Wilde, T., Editors. Dubuque, IA, Kendall/Hunt Publishing. In Press.
- Fried, G. (2004). "ADA Compliance in Sports Facilities." "The Legal System." "Alternative Dispute Resolution." (three chapters) Successful Sport Management. Appenzeller, H and Lewis, F. Editors. Second Addition, Durham, NC, Carolina Academic Press.
- Fried, G. (2003). "The Legal System." Sports Law for Sports Managers, 3rd edition . Cotton, D and Wolohan, J. and Wilde, T., Editors. Dubuque, IA, Kendall/Hunt Publishing.
- Fried, G. (2000). "The Legal System." Sports Law for Sports Managers, 2nd edition . Cotton, D and Wolohan, J. and Wilde, T., Editors. Dubuque, IA, Kendall/Hunt Publishing.
- Fried, G. (2000). "ADA Compliance in Sports Facilities." Successful Sport Management. Appenzeller, H and Lewis, F. Editors. Durham, NC, Carolina Academic Press.
- Fried, G. (1999). "Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports." Youth Sports and the Law. Tom Appenzeller, Editor. Durham, NC, Carolina Academic Press.
- Fried, G. (1998). "The Legal System." Risk Management in Sport: Issues and Strategies. Appenzeller, H. Editor. Durham, NC, Carolina Academic Press.
- Fried, G. (1998). ADA Compliance in Sports Facilities. Risk Management in Sport: Issues and Strategies. Appenzeller, H. Editor. Durham, NC, Carolina Academic Press.
- Fried, G. (1998). "Innovative Approaches to Risk Management." Risk Management in Sport: Issues and Strategies. Appenzeller, H. Editor. Durham, NC, Carolina Academic Press.
- Fried, G. (1997). "The Legal System." Sports Law for Sports Managers . Cotton, D and Wilde, T. Editors. Dubuque, IA, Kendall/Hunt Publishing.
Current or Recent Professional Memberships, Activities or Awards:
Holder, CT Guard Card, 2007.
Member, National Recreation and Park Association's (NRPA's) task force that developed and produced the Operation TLC2 Making Communities Safer training program for all park and recreation volunteers in the U.S. 2006-present.
Member, National Occupational Research Agenda, Services Sector Council, CDC/NIOSH. Appointed by the federal government to represent the sport/entertainment industries in developing standards for workplace safety. 2006-Present.
Member, Stadium Managers Assoc., 2006-present.
Member, Trainer Panel, Technique for Effective Alcohol Management (TEAM), 2006-present.
Member, United States District Court, Connecticut. 2002 - present.
Member, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) 2000-2003. Serve on various committees relating to sports and security concerns.
Member, International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM). 2000-present. Faculty category. Member of AVSS Advisory Board 2003-Present, Member Publications and Media subcommittee from 2006-present. Help develop educational programs for the association's 3,800 members
Specific Subjects or Issues Faculty Expert Can Knowledgeably Discuss:
Sport law
Sport facility issues
Sport finance issues
Employment law issues
Courses Faculty Expert Teaches:
Sport Law
Sport Facility Management
Sport Finance
Employment Law
The Righteous Manager
E-Mail:
gfried@newhaven.edu
