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Academic Background

B.A., humanities, Summa Cum Laude, University of Minnesota
M.A., American studies, University of Minnesota
J.D., William Mitchell College of Law

Research Specialties

• Sports law
• Sports law
• Olympics policies and business
• Arbitration issues
• Entertainment law
  

Current Research

• Doping and performance enhancement abuse in sports
• Law and popular culture
• Olympic and international sports arbitration
• Teaching and student assessment
  

Major Works

• Miller, J.J. and J. T. Wendt, “The Lack of Risk Communication at an Elite Sports Event: A Case Study of the FINA 10 K Marathon Swimming World Cup,” International Journal of Sport Communication 5 (2012): 265-278.
• Wendt, J.T. and J. J. Miller, “Tragedy at Fujairah: Risk management and legal issues on the death of Fran Crippen,” University of Denver Sports and Entertainment Law Journal 12 (2012): 71 – 101.
• Wendt, J.T. and P. C. Young, “Reputational Risk and Social Media,” University of Mississippi Sports Law Review 1 (2011): 97-126.
• “The FEI and the Continuing Fight against Doping in Equestrian Sport,” The International Sports Law Journal 3:4 (2011). 
• Miller, J.J., J. T. Wendt, and N. Potter, “Implications for concussion assessments and return-to-play standards in intercollegiate football: How are the risks managed?" Journal of Sport Administration & Supervision 3:1 (2011).
• Miller, J.J., J. T. Wendt, and N. Potter, Whitepaper: “Heat-related illness in interscholastic football: What coaches and athletic administrators need to understand,” Journal of Contemporary Athletics 6:2 (2011).
• “The Need for WADA to address Confidentiality Leaks in Drug Testing in Olympic Sports: The Ian Thorpe Situation,” The International Sports Law Journal 3:4 (2010): 47-54.
• “The Road to Vancouver; Issues at the XXI Olympic Winter Games,” Entertainment and Sports Lawyer 28:1 (2010): 3-10.
• Miller, J.J., J.T. Wendt, and P. C. Young, “Fourth Amendment considerations and application of risk management principles for pat-down searches at professional football games,” Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport 20:2 (2010): 108-134.
• “The Crisis of Doping in Equestrian Sport,” Entertainment and Sports Lawyer, American Bar Association, Forum Committee on the Entertainment and Sports Industries 27:3 (2009).
• "The Road to Beijing and Beyond: A Time of Transition in the War on Doping," Entertainment and Sports Lawyer, American Bar Association, Forum Committee on the Entertainment and Sports Industries 26:4 (2009).
• Wendt, John, J. J. Miller and S. Kern, "Steroid Use in Interscholastic Athletics: Is There Reasonable Suspicion?" Journal of Contemporary Athletes 3:2 (2008): 111-128.
• Wendt, John and M. J. Garrison, "The Evolving Law of Employee Non-Competes: Recent Trends and an Alternative Policy Approach" American Business Law Journal 45:1 (2008): 107-186.
• Wendt, John, J. J. Miller and T. Seidler, "Tackling Steroid Abuse in Interscholastic Athletics: Perceptions of Athletic Directors," International Journal of Sport Management 9:2 (2008): 117-133.
• Wendt, John, K. Combs, S. Gibson, J. Hays and J. Saly, "Enhancing Curriculum and Delivery: Linking Assessment to Learning Objectives," Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education 33:1 (February, 2008).
• Wendt, John and J. J. Miller, "Interscholastic Athletic Directors Perceptions of Steroid Use: A State Study," Journal of Contemporary Athletics 2:3 (2006).
• "The 2006 Olympic Games - Adventures in Torino," Entertainment and Sports Lawyer, American Bar Association, Forum Committee on the Entertainment and Sports Inudstries 24:1, (Spring, 2006).
  

Significant Scholarly Honors

• Opus College of Business Julie Hays Outstanding Teacher Award Nominee, 2010, 2011 and 2012
• Opus College of Business Susan E. Heckler Research Excellence Award, 2012
• Department of Ethics and Business Law “Above and Beyond” Service Award, 2010, 2011 and 2012
• University of Minnesota Aquatics Hall of Fame, 2007
• Outstanding Faculty and Keynote Speaker as selected by the Accounting MBA Graduate Students and 10-Year Anniversary, 2002
• Dedicated Service Award, University of St. Thomas Graduate School of Business, 1999
• Accounting MBA Faculty Award, University of St. Thomas, 1998
• Business Excellence Award for Innovation in Teaching, University of St. Thomas, 1997
• Alumni of Notable Achievement Award, University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts, 1997
• "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubble, the highest available ranking by Martindale-Hubble
• 20 Year AV Anniversary Award, Martindale-Hubble, 2012 
• Governor's Certificate of Commendation for Service to the State of Minnesota, 1987
• Top Ten Announcers in the United States by Splash Magazine, the official publication of USA Swimming, Inc., 2000
• De La Salle High School Centennial Award (10 Minnesota State Championships in Swimming, Diving and Water Polo) 2000
• Outstanding Coach Award, University of Minnesota Department of Recreation Sports, 1988
• Minnesota High School Water Polo Association Coach of the Year, 1973, 1974, 1979
  

Current Community Relationships

• Member, International Court of Arbitration for Sport
• Member American Arbitration Association Olympic Disputes
• Advisory Board Member, Century College Sports Facilities Management
• Member, LPGA Arbitration Panel
• Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators