California Sports Equipment Regulated for Safety by CSAC

A top-rated trial attorney in the state of California and co-founder of the national law firm Michelman & Robinson, LLP, Sanford Michelman has won numerous lawsuits, from class actions to government cases. In addition, Sanford Michelman has considerable experience within the sports industry. Sanford Michelman played a significant role in licensing sports participation through an appointment to the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC).

Administered by California's Department of Consumer Affairs, CSAC is dedicated to enhancing health and safety in the public sphere. A semiautonomous board, CSAC makes regulatory decisions regarding amateur and professional sports, including kickboxing, boxing, and mixed martial arts.

Regulations from CSAC range from rules of the game to lists of acceptable equipment for sports meets. For example, the commission issued a list of boxing gloves that meet required specifications for use at professional and amateur boxing meets. California's lead athletic inspector Mark Relyea and executive officer Andy Foster oversaw the extensive research and examination process for approval of the gloves.

California State Athletic Commission - Protecting California Athletes

With nearly two decades of legal experience, Sanford Michelman is the co-founder and Chairman of Michelman & Robinson, LLP. In addition to managing a law firm, Sanford Michelman served on the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) for six years, from 1999 to 2005. 

Part of the Department of Consumer Affairs, the California State Athletic Commission oversees and regulates competitive sporting events, including professional mixed martial arts, amateur and professional kickboxing, and amateur and professional boxing. To ensure that events are handled as safely as possible, the CSAC is guided by eight different stated goals, from operational efficiency and effectiveness to health and safety, among others. In addition to processing applications and ensuring athletes, coaches, and promoters meet CSAC standards, the organization enforces the Professional Boxers Bill of Rights.

Created as a result of the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 and the Muhammad Ali Reform Act of 2000, the Professional Boxers Bill of Rights is primarily concerned with the health and well-being of the athletes. The thirteen points of the Bill of Rights define the guidelines that the CSAC enforces and that all athletes and others must follow. The document also ensures that the athletes have complete access to information about their opponents, the distribution of the award purse, and their contracts. Additionally, it covers the steps an athlete may take to appeal his or her suspension.

Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation - Early Literacy Programming

Attorney Sanford Michelman is co-founder and Chairman of Michelman & Robinson, LLP, in Los Angeles. . He focuses much of his practice on the financial services, advertising, insurance, and digital media industries and has been honored numerous times for his accomplishments. While leading his rapidly expanding law firm, Sanford Michelman also serves on the Board of Directors of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF). 

The IICF is a network of insurance industry professionals who maintain a commitment to helping communities and enriching lives. The group includes professionals from all branches of the industry, using their collective strength to help others through leadership, volunteerism, and grant opportunities. 

Among many other worthwhile programs, the IICF operates an early literacy initiative in conjunction with Sesame Workshop, the creators of Sesame Street. The IICF made a $750,000 grant available to Sesame Workshop for the project, resulting in the “Every Day is Reading and Writing Day” program. The program features a wealth of digital literacy resources for children and parents in hopes of closing the early childhood literacy gap in America.

The Zimmer Children’s Museum’s Three Membership Options

Sanford Michelman is an experienced attorney in Los Angeles, California. Chairman and co-founder of Michelman & Robinson, LLP, Mr. Michelman represents clients in matters relating to the financial services, insurance and digital media industries. Dedicated to giving back to his community, Sanford Michelman serves on the board of directors of the Zimmer Children’s Museum. Further, in 2013 he was the recipient of the museum’s Discovery Award, recognizing his philanthropic leadership and significant contributions to the community.

The Zimmer Children’s Museum, an interactive space for children and families to learn and enjoy creativity, relies on the support of its members. Below is a quick overview of the museum’s three membership options:

1. Basic: A basic membership grants two name adults with free, unlimited admission to the museum. Children and grandchildren named on the membership are also granted free admission. In addition, basic members receive regular members-only emails, discounts on camps and classes, and access to exclusive members-only events.

2. Plus: With a plus membership, up to three adults are listed on the membership, and two one-time guest passes are also included. Free admission is extended to grandparents of a named child when they are accompanied by a cardholder and all benefits of basic membership are incorporated. 

3. Premium: The highest membership level encompasses the features of plus membership, along with allowing the designation of four adult members. Each premium membership also receives a 10-visit guest pass punch card to bring in persons other than parents and grandparents. Further, these members receive discounted admission to over 100 children’s museums around the country.

Sanford Michelman Discusses Importance of Being Passionate About Your Work

Michelman & Robinson, LLP (M&R), Chairman Sanford Michelman explains the importance of having an affinity - or passion - for the type of law one practices to a group of young attorneys.