UPDATED: Please read and follow our commenting policy: As general counsel of the 49ers, Hannah Gordon accepts a challenge every time she enters a setting where she is the only woman. 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. 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. Now, as chief administrative. Five facts about Hannah Gordon 1. Stanford, California 94305. Has multiple nicknames: "Hurricane" from her godfather; "Lockout Queen" from her role in the 2011 NFL. She hopes the playbook filled with exercises and quotes aids others in their quest for success. Hannah is an organizer's dream-- she comes relaxed, well-prepared, with a great attitude and a presentation style that is both intelligent and humorous. Despite the obstacles, Gordon advanced through the ranks of professional football. 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. 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. The sense of self Gordon developed allowed her to have difficult conversations and make a place for herself in a male-dominated space. Now, as chief administrat As Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel of the San Francisco 49ers, she leads Community Relations, Fan Engagement, Legal, Public Affairs, Risk Management, Strategic Communications, the 49ers Foundation, 49ers EDU, 49ers Museum, and 49ers PREP. 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. Gordon joined the 49ers in 2011 as director of legal affairs, a role she held for four seasons, before becoming the vice president of legal and government affairs in 2015, then general counsel from 2016-17. 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. Obviously, it doesnt wear on folks on the business side the same that it does a player or coach. 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. Groups like 49ers B.U.I.L.D. 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. 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. 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. I remember it still to this day. Q: Whats the most exciting moment of NFL football youve experienced so far? SB Nation: Your career path is pretty unique, in that you actually started your career in journalism and PR before attending Stanford Law School. Whats made that an important issue for you? AP Interview: 49ers' Hannah Gordon works for women's equity. "The biggest challenge is that you need to get more people . 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.. Gender equity in the workplace is in the spotlight, notably at the NCAA Tournament. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Sometimes when we point to individual bad actors, we risk missing the systemic things that are happening. (The book) is everything I learned personally from my experience, she said. 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. AP Interview: 49ers' Hannah Gordon works for women's equity AP When Hannah Gordon stepped into her role at the NFL's headquarters in 2009, she was the only woman working in the salary cap . And as we looked at how are we serving underserved demographics of fans? whether thats kids we have a strong kids club or women fans or LGTBQ+ fans. 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. 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. 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. 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. SB: In your current role with the 49ers, you oversee quite a bit, including legal, public affairs and strategic communications, and community relations. I like everything to be clutter free. I try to hop out bed, come into the facility, get a workout in because we actually have a gym and classes that we do for employees. HG: I was with the management council working on player contracts, salary caps, and CBA. (The book) is everything I learned personally from my experience, she said. She 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. Its a newly created position.'. 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). 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. Hannah Gordon: For me, [my career] really started in college at UCLA. Q: Youve spoken out to advocate for women in the Bay Area. 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. One of the things I think is so encouraging is when men are really supportive of women. Gordon has served as a Lecturer in Law at SLS, as well. summa cum laude from UCLA where she was the first female football beat writer for The Daily Bruin. When I look at what needs to change in sports, its the same things that need to change in finance, the same things we to change in tech, the same things we need to change in the law, Gordon said. 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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. SB: You also oversee fan groups, like Women of the Niners (WON) and 49ers PRIDE for LGBTQ+ fans. Even though she believes women are less inclined to invite conflict, she emphasizes a different skill set she exercised. 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. 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). SB: Whats a typical day of work like for you? 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. In law school, I went back to the Raiders as a law clerk, then went back to a firm after school. 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. (Black Unity In Leadership and Development) give employees resources and are driving change. I was sitting in the office and he called, and he said, Is your door closed? And I thought, Oh, the 49ers mustve done something bad, I better go close my door and find out what they did so I can help them fix it. He said, Would you like to interview to be the director of legal affairs? 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 She sees the problems of the sports world as a broader reflection of societys problems. A: Its hard not to get along with Joe Staley. To order 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. To this day, however, Gordon considers herself a fan of the San Francisco 49ersas she should. Gender equity in the workplace is in the spotlight, notably at the NCAA Tournament. 5. In her role, Hannah oversees legal, public affairs, risk management, community relations, the 49ers Foundation, 49ers EDU, 49ers PREP, fan engagementand the 49ers Museum. Q: Have you always kept such an immaculately clean and tidy desk? 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. 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. 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. So Ive absolutely seen the difference that it makes when you have everyone at the table to speak up.. March 29, 2021 Associated Press 172. . Q: Momma never had to tell you to clean up your room? Then its meetings most of the day. SB Nations Q&A series that highlights some of the NFLs most powerful women continues with Gordon, whos been working with the 49ers since 2011. She went to at least eight concerts last year, including flying to Paris to see hip-hop artist J. Cole. After two years of helping manage lockouts, salary caps and collective bargaining for the NFL, she was recruited by the 49ers. Gambling Problem? presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution Its a combination of incredible physical skill but also incredible mental skill. Before joining the NFL, Hannah practiced at Latham & Watkins, LLP. Over the summer of 2019, SB Nation interviewed several women who currently hold or have previously held leadership positions within the NFL to find out more about them and the work they do. Heres our first projection of the 2024 NFL Draft class. 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. Its not somebody saying, I dont like you because youre a woman, but its somebody who doesnt like you and may not realize that they dont like you because youre a woman. After two years of helping manage lockouts, salary caps and collective bargaining for the NFL, she was recruited by the 49ers. I think that many of us reach that point in our lives where we have lived enough that we have something to give back to the next generation of people.. She is secretary of the Bay Area Host Committee, responsible for bringing the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship to the Bay Area. We have wonderful players. 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. A: There is gender inequity in our entire country and so I think trying to necessarily make it specific to different industries is a little bit dangerous because it actually misses the bigger point of what we all need to fix together. 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.. I was in a great big sports school.. In 2020, she was also named to PureWows 20 in 20 Up-and-Coming Leaders Working to Better Our World. When I look at what needs to change in sports, its the same things that need to change in finance, the same things we to change in tech, the same things we need to change in the law, Gordon said. The second part would be serving every 49ers fan in our larger community, whether or not they are customers. I love how much (football) is like chess. She even worked for the team as a law clerk in 2006. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). So Ive absolutely seen the difference that it makes when you have everyone at the table to speak up.. 2. You need 11 people in order to execute. 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 s. 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. When I got to college, I started watching a ton of sports. I actually dont think that women have any less ability to have difficult conversations with other people, she said. (Black Unity In Leadership and Development) give employees resources and are driving change. SB: You also worked as an attorney for the NFL during the 2011 lockout, which sounds super interesting! HG: I think that thats always been a hard question for me because I always worry about being put in a box of Oh youre the female, and I think theres always a risk that once you are pigeon-holed that way you are not able to continue to grow into future, larger leadership roles. 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. Sports. That part of my job is about how do we serve everybody who is a constituent of ours. All So Ive absolutely seen the difference that it makes when you have everyone at the table to speak up.. 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. He is a graduate of UC Berkeley with a BA in humanities and MA in journalism. The sense of self Gordon developed allowed her to have difficult conversations and make a place for herself in a male-dominated space. Site provided by GrowthZone - powered by GrowthZone software. Raised in Oakland, California, Hannah Gordon grew up a fan of the Raiders. 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. (The book) is everything I learned personally from my experience, she said. PUBLISHED: August 30, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. | UPDATED: August 30, 2021 at 8:03 a.m. Hannah Gordon is often called one of the most powerful women in the NFL. How inspiring is it to see that? She stopped asking, What is wrong with me? Some of her responsibilities include overseeing community and fan engagement projects like Women of the Niners and 49ers PRIDE for LGBTQ+ fans as well as legal and strategic communications. 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. I watch a little bit of basketball. She began her work with the 49ers back in 2011, when she was hired as the teams director of legal affairs. 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. Now, as chief administrative. No profanity, hate speech or personal attacks. Gender equity in the workplace is in the spotlight, notably at the NCAA Tournament. SB: As an NFL front office employee, youre asked a lot about how it feels to be a woman in a male-dominated industry. 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. 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. It was very liberating to get there (but) you have to get there every time. How did inclusiveness become such an important part of your job? Not to be exclusionary of their male colleagues, but I think that theres a real power in that because none of us want to be that only woman whos in a certain room. 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. Baron has worked as a reporter, columnist, editor and photographer in newspapers and magazines for 25 years, covering business, politics, social issues, crime, the environment, outdoor sports, war and humanitarian crises. The sense of self Gordon developed allowed her to have difficult conversations and make a place for herself in a male-dominated space. No off-topic remarks. We will remove any comments or commenters that do not follow this commenting policy. SB: What are some of the more challenging parts about your job? For CEOs or presidents and team senior administration, teams received an F for gender hiring. (Black Unity In Leadership and Development) give employees resources and are driving change. 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. This isnt just a draft that builds the future, but a potential dynasty. Gender equity in the workplace is in the spotlight, notably at the NCAA Tournament. When men step up to not only be great men but to call other men to be great men, you see real progress. 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. So I do that at 6:30, go home, shower, come back. . 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. She 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. After two years of helping manage lockouts, salary caps and collective bargaining for the NFL, she was recruited by the 49ers. In 2015, Gordon was named to the Legal 500s GC Powerlist U.S. Now, as chief administrative . Is that question something youre tired of being asked or do you embrace it? Even though she believes women are less inclined to invite conflict, she emphasizes a different skill set she exercised. 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. Despite the obstacles, Gordon advanced through the ranks of professional football. 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. Republication or distribution of this content is Its just neat to see where they all go. Prior to the 49ers, Gordon was at the NFL Management Council where she worked on the salary cap, the 2011 lockout, and CBA negotiations. 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. 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?. But at the same time, like most experiences in life, it can be both really great and at times, fine. 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? She sees the problems of the sports world as a broader reflection of societys problems. 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. A native of Oakland, California, Gordon earned her B.A. Because anything youre doing as a business, whether its season ticket agreements or suite agreements or sponsorships, all of that is a relationship between two parties and in business it always involves an agreement. A: Yeah, I think everybody does. Gordon is a member of the 2020 Class of Presidential Leadership Scholars, co-selected by the Clinton Foundation and the George W. Bush Presidential Center. I was homesick. Gordon has served on the boards of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation Board, San Jose States Institute for the Study of Sport, Society, and Social Change, and the Santa Clara University Institute for Sports Law and Ethics. Copyright 2023 BIA Bay Area. I actually dont think that women have any less ability to have difficult conversations with other people, she said. 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. 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.. Even though she believes women are less inclined to invite conflict, she emphasizes a different skill set she exercised. And for me thats sort of what connects all of our other functions. 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?. 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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 advises on all issues related to both the San Francisco 49ers football team and Levis Stadium. Were the San Francisco 49ers, we should be leaders in terms of progress within the NFL and making sure that everybody does feel included. 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. 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. Otherwise it will eat at you and destroy you. 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. So Ive absolutely seen the difference that it makes when you have everyone at the table to speak up. Q: What do you see are the significant issues confronting women specifically here in the Bay Area? My dirty little secret is that Im not a good athlete, says Gordon. 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. 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.. Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. Under the change, the 49ers became the first team in the NFL to commit to interviewing at least one woman and at least one person of color for every business opening. 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.. Now, as chief administrative officer and general counsel of the San Francisco 49ers, she accepts a challenge every time she enters a setting. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY).
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