Dr. Paul Batista

Biography

Paul J. Batista, J.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Texas A&M University. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Baylor University Law School in 1976 and his B.S. in Business Administration from Trinity University in 1973. Batista is a certified athlete agent and has practiced law since 1976, primarily in Caldwell, Texas. He has served as the Faculty Athletics Representative at Texas A&M, acting as the primary liaison with the NCAA and the Southeastern Conference. He teaches Legal Aspects of Sport courses and has received several teaching awards, including the Texas A&M Bush Excellence Award. His research interests focus on sports-related liability issues in school settings, particularly related to First Amendment rights concerning free speech. Batista has authored numerous publications in respected journals and has delivered research presentations internationally. He is also involved in study abroad programs in Germany and Austria, guiding students through the sport business landscape in Europe. Additionally, Batista has held various leadership positions in professional organizations related to sport law.

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