DeMaurice F. Smith is a business innovator, trial lawyer, and former Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, where he led for nearly fifteen years and negotiated two landmark ten-year labor agreements worth over $100B to players. A former Assistant U.S. Attorney and partner at two major law firms, he later co-founded OneTeam Partners, now valued at over $2B. His 2025 book, Turf Wars: The Fight for the Soul of America’s Game, offers a gritty inside look at sports and power. Smith is a visiting professor, board member, and sought-after speaker on leadership, risk, and strategy.