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Valerie Caproni

Valerie Caproni

U.S. District Judge, Southern District of New York

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Notable Quotes

'The NFL's unilateral control over the dispute resolution process is the fatal flaw.' — in February 2026 ruling

Stories

NFL faces court trial over black coaching hiring practices

Rule Changes

Presiding over Flores lawsuit

For twenty years, the National Football League has resolved disputes through arbitration controlled by its commissioner. On February 13, 2026, a federal judge ruled that system cannot shield the league from allegations of discrimination against Black coaches, meaning evidence about how teams make hiring decisions will become public.

Updated May 29