Willig, Williams & Davidson Partner Discusses WNBPA Collective Bargaining at Sportico Rise

Date: September 10, 2026

Location: New York City, NY

Labor lawyer Jessica C. Caggiano recently participated in a panel discussion on recent WNBPA collective bargaining at Sportico RISE, an event focused on the latest developments in the women’s sports marketplace.

Caggiano joined Terri Carmichael Jackson, Executive Director of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) and Brianna Turner, a seven-year WNBA veteran and Treasurer of the WNBPA on a panel that was moderated by Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center. The panelists were asked questions about their experiences negotiating the WNBPA’s recently ratified, transformational new collective bargaining agreement.

Caggiano concentrates her practice on labor law, advocating for union and worker rights at a time when these rights have never been more important. Her work includes handling labor arbitrations, contract bargaining, and litigation for public and private sector unions. She also practices sports labor law, serving as General Counsel to the NWSL Players Association, and was part of the team representing the WNBA Players Association in its recent contract negotiations. She frequently presents, publishes, and trains on a variety of issues, including grievance and arbitration, social media, medical marijuana, and wage equity.

Hosted by sports business publication Sportico, RISE is crafted to connect stakeholders from the finance, media and marketing sectors to explore insights and develop strategies that enhance investment in the women’s sports marketplace.