The Legal Committee provides a unique platform where brands can collaborate on shared challenges, exchange expertise and develop practical industry solutions as they navigate an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and compliance environment.
Legal & Compliance
Committee
Working Areas, Networks & Partners
No other global sporting goods industry forum brings together legal, compliance and product-regulatory experts in the way WFSGI does.
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Charlotte Giudicelli
Head of Legal, Digital, and Compliance
cgiudicelli@wfsgi.org General Counsel Network
A unique community connecting senior legal leaders from across the sporting goods industry to discuss emerging risks, regulatory developments and governance priorities.
Product Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
Helping members stay ahead of expanding regulatory requirements and product compliance obligations around the world.
Intellectual Property Protection
Protecting innovation, brands and consumers through collective action against counterfeiting and online infringement.
Legal Insights Hub
From business ethics and AI regulation to digital commerce and geopolitical developments, the Legal Insights Hub provides members with access to expert perspectives, peer exchange and practical guidance on fast-moving legal topics.
WFSGI x Intertek
A one-stop product compliance powerhouse for the Sporting Goods Industry
This collaboration introduces a centralized, cost-effective, and future-ready product compliance solution tailored specifically to WFSGI members.
In an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, this partnership empowers sporting goods companies, large and small, to confidently navigate global compliance requirements with speed, precision, and expert support.
Global Market Access Portal offering real-time regulatory intelligence, test plans & recall insights.
Quarterly Horizon Scans to help members stay ahead of emerging product regulations.
Technical Help Desk to garner expert support on the practicalities of product regulations.
Offer of discounted testing where members will enjoy significant discounts on Hardlines & Softlines Testing across Intertek’s extensive global network of laboratories.
Legal Committee Leadership
Meet the industry leaders guiding the Committee's strategic direction and priorities.
Jaquelyn Knapp
(Chair), Associate General Counsel, ASICS America Corporation
Richelle Luther
(Vice-Chair), EVP Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel, Columbia Sportswear Company, USA
Peter Mastrostefano
(Vice-Chair), SVP, General Counsel, Director, Corp, Secretary, PUMA North America
Product Compliance Leadership
Jochen M. Schaefer (Chair)
Legal Counsel, WFSGI
Rebecca Parkin
(Vice-Chair), Assistant General Counsel, Sports Marketing, NIKE Retail BV
Alistair Kilgour
(Vice-Chair), General Counsel, Pentland Brands Limited
Resources & Publications
Explore the latest legal developments, regulatory updates and Committee achievements.
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