Christian Bray, Esq.

Senior Associate Director of Athletics at Harvard University with expertise in compliance, NIL, student-athlete development, and strategic planning.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

About

College athletics leader with over a decade of experience in intercollegiate athletics, currently serving as the Senior Associate Director of Athletics at Harvard University. A licensed attorney with a background in sports law, bringing strategic vision and expertise in sports administration to enhance athletic programs. Passionate about fostering collaborative environments that align with institutional values, enhancing the student-athlete experience, and building genuine relationships throughout the industry. Dedicated to driving forward-thinking initiatives that support team culture and organizational success.

Experience

  • Harvard University (Cambridge, Massachusetts)
    • Senior Associate Director of Athletics
      Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Associate Director of Athletics
      Apr 2018 - Nov 2024 · 6 yrs 8 mos

  • Yale University (New Haven, Connecticut)
    • Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance
      Jul 2015 - Apr 2018 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Develop, coordinate, and supervise the athletics compliance program for Yale University's 35 sports programs and outside constituents,including educational, monitoring, and enforcement activities. Sport oversight for the Yale Volleyball program.

    • Compliance Intern
      Sep 2014 - Jun 2015 · 10 mos

      Assist with the development and coordination of the Yale Athletics compliance program.

  • Law Clerk at John G. Long PLLC
    Jun 2014 - Aug 2014 · 3 mos

    Tackling sports law issues in the collegiate athletics setting, including, but not limited to Athlete-Agent Education Presentations, Title IX issues, and APR analysis.

  • Athletics Compliance Intern at University of Wisconsin
    Sep 2013 - Apr 2014 · 8 mos

    Assist UW’s Compliance staff in completing the day to day department operations by ensuring the Athletic Department is operating in accordance with University, Big Ten Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

  • Research Assistant at National Sports Law Institute
    May 2013 - Apr 2014 · 1 yr

    Research all current legal issues related to intercollegiate and professional sports law, including, but not limited to, coaching contracts and sports facilities.