Case: Gaines v. National Collegiate Athletic Association

COMPLAINT with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405, receipt number AGANDC-13290759) filed by Reka Gyorgy, Kaitlynn Wheeler, Kylee Alons, Riley Gaines, Lillian "Lily" Mullens, Kaitlin "Katie&quo Blankinship, Volleyball Athlete A, Ainsley Erzen, Swimmer B, Kate Pearson, Elizabeth "Carter&qu Satterfield, Swimmer A, Ellie Eades, Julianna Morrow, Susanna Price, Track Athlete A. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Appendix B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(ajw) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. (Entered: 03/15/2024)

1 Appendix A NCAA Documents

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2 Appendix B Letter from Reka Gyorgy to NCAA

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3 Civil Cover Sheet

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Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by Kylee Alons, Ellie Eades, Ainsley Erzen, Riley Gaines, Reka Gyorgy, Julianna Morrow, Lillian "Lily" Mullens, Kate Pearson, Susanna Price, Elizabeth "Carter&qu Satterfield, Swimmer A, Swimmer B, Track Athlete A, Volleyball Athlete A, Kaitlynn Wheeler. (ajw) (Entered: 03/15/2024)

Electronic Summons Issued as to National Collegiate Athletic Association. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Baker)(ajw) (Entered: 03/15/2024)

Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Attorney Admission requirements sent to Kevin Koons. Clerk to follow-up by 3/25/2024. (esr) (Entered: 03/15/2024)

Clerks Notation for LOA/CIP

Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Attorney Admission requirements sent to William Bock, III. Clerk to follow-up by 3/25/2024. (esr) (Entered: 03/15/2024)

STANDING ORDER regarding Civil Litigation. Signed by Judge Mark H. Cohen on 3/15/2024. (lme) (Entered: 03/15/2024)

Clerk's Notation re 2 Certificate of Interested Persons/Corporate Disclosure Statement reviewed by Mark H. Cohen. (lme)

APPLICATION for Admission of William Brock, III Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13294062).by Kylee Alons, Katie Blankinship, Ellie Eades, Ainsley Erzen, Riley Gaines, Reka Gyorgy, Julianna Morrow, Lily Mullens, Kate Pearson, Susanna Price, Carter Satterfield, Swimmer A, Swimmer B, Track Athlete A, Kaitlynn Wheeler. (Tyson, Bryan) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 03/15/2024)

APPLICATION for Admission of Kevin D. Koons Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13294125).by Kylee Alons, Katie Blankinship, Ellie Eades, Ainsley Erzen, Riley Gaines, Reka Gyorgy, Julianna Morrow, Lily Mullens, Kate Pearson, Susanna Price, Carter Satterfield, Swimmer A, Swimmer B, Track Athlete A, Kaitlynn Wheeler. (Tyson, Bryan) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 03/15/2024)

Return of Service Executed by Kate Pearson, Carter Satterfield, Ellie Eades, Kylee Alons, Lily Mullens, Swimmer A, Reka Gyorgy, Swimmer B, Susanna Price, Kaitlynn Wheeler, Riley Gaines, Track Athlete A, Ainsley Erzen, Katie Blankinship, Julianna Morrow. National Collegiate Athletic Association served on 3/15/2024, answer due 4/5/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service on the Highest Officer Found at the NCAA)(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 03/15/2024)

1 Proof of Service on the Highest Officer Found at the NCAA

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APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 8 APPLICATION for Admission of Kevin D. Koons Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13294125). Attorney Kevin Koons added appearing on behalf of Kylee Alons, Katie Blankinship, Ellie Eades, Ainsley Erzen, Riley Gaines, Reka Gyorgy, Julianna Morrow, Lily Mullens, Kate Pearson, Susanna Price, Carter Satterfield, Swimmer A, Swimmer B, Track Athlete A, Kaitlynn Wheeler. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (cpp)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 7 APPLICATION for Admission of William Brock, III Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13294062). Attorney William Bock, III added appearing on behalf of Kylee Alons, Katie Blankinship, Ellie Eades, Ainsley Erzen, Riley Gaines, Reka Gyorgy, Julianna Morrow, Lily Mullens, Kate Pearson, Susanna Price, Carter Satterfield, Swimmer A, Swimmer B, Track Athlete A, Kaitlynn Wheeler. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (cpp)

Approval of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER Granting 8 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Kevin D. Koons by CRD at the direction of the Clerk's Office. Approved by Judge Mark H. Cohen on 3/18/2024. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(lme)

MINUTE ORDER Granting 7 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of William Brock by CRD at the direction of the Clerk's Office. Approved by Judge Mark H. Cohen on 3/18/2024. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(lme)

Order on Application for Admission PHV

PROPOSED SUMMONS filed by Kylee Alons, Katie Blankinship, Ellie Eades, Ainsley Erzen, Riley Gaines, Reka Gyorgy, Julianna Morrow, Lily Mullens, Kate Pearson, Susanna Price, Carter Satterfield, Swimmer A, Swimmer B, Track Athlete A, Kaitlynn Wheeler as to the Univ. System of Georgia (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 03/21/2024)

PROPOSED SUMMONS filed by Kylee Alons, Katie Blankinship, Ellie Eades, Ainsley Erzen, Riley Gaines, Reka Gyorgy, Julianna Morrow, Lily Mullens, Kate Pearson, Susanna Price, Carter Satterfield, Swimmer A, Swimmer B, Track Athlete A, Kaitlynn Wheeler as to Georgia Tech (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 03/21/2024)

PROPOSED SUMMONS filed by Kylee Alons, Katie Blankinship, Ellie Eades, Ainsley Erzen, Riley Gaines, Reka Gyorgy, Julianna Morrow, Lily Mullens, Kate Pearson, Susanna Price, Carter Satterfield, Swimmer A, Swimmer B, Track Athlete A, Kaitlynn Wheeler as to the Univ. of Georgia (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 03/21/2024)

PROPOSED SUMMONS filed by Kylee Alons, Katie Blankinship, Ellie Eades, Ainsley Erzen, Riley Gaines, Reka Gyorgy, Julianna Morrow, Lily Mullens, Kate Pearson, Susanna Price, Carter Satterfield, Swimmer A, Swimmer B, Track Athlete A, Kaitlynn Wheeler as to Univ. of N. Georgia (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 03/21/2024)

PROPOSED SUMMONS filed by Kylee Alons, Katie Blankinship, Ellie Eades, Ainsley Erzen, Riley Gaines, Reka Gyorgy, Julianna Morrow, Lily Mullens, Kate Pearson, Susanna Price, Carter Satterfield, Swimmer A, Swimmer B, Track Athlete A, Kaitlynn Wheeler as to Angel Cabrera, President, Georgia Tech (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 03/21/2024)

Electronic Summons Issued as to Angel Cabrera, Georgia Tech, Univ. System of Georgia, Univ. of Georgia, Univ. of N. Georgia. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Univ. of Georgia, # 2 Summons Univ. System of Georgia, # 3 Summons Georgia Tech, # 4 Summons Univ. of N. Georgia)(dgr) (Entered: 03/22/2024)

Return of Service Executed by Kate Pearson, Carter Satterfield, Ellie Eades, Kylee Alons, Lily Mullens, Swimmer A, Reka Gyorgy, Swimmer B, Susanna Price, Kaitlynn Wheeler, Riley Gaines, Track Athlete A, Ainsley Erzen, Katie Blankinship, Julianna Morrow. Univ. System of Georgia served on 3/22/2024, answer due 4/12/2024. (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 03/27/2024)

Return of Service Executed by Kate Pearson, Carter Satterfield, Ellie Eades, Kylee Alons, Lily Mullens, Swimmer A, Reka Gyorgy, Swimmer B, Susanna Price, Kaitlynn Wheeler, Riley Gaines, Track Athlete A, Ainsley Erzen, Katie Blankinship, Julianna Morrow. Angel Cabrera served on 3/22/2024, answer due 4/12/2024. (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 03/27/2024)

Return of Service Executed by Kate Pearson, Carter Satterfield, Ellie Eades, Kylee Alons, Lily Mullens, Swimmer A, Reka Gyorgy, Swimmer B, Susanna Price, Kaitlynn Wheeler, Riley Gaines, Track Athlete A, Ainsley Erzen, Katie Blankinship, Julianna Morrow. Univ. of Georgia served on 3/25/2024, answer due 4/15/2024. (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 03/27/2024)

Return of Service Executed by Kate Pearson, Carter Satterfield, Ellie Eades, Kylee Alons, Lily Mullens, Swimmer A, Reka Gyorgy, Swimmer B, Susanna Price, Kaitlynn Wheeler, Riley Gaines, Track Athlete A, Ainsley Erzen, Katie Blankinship, Julianna Morrow. Georgia Tech served on 3/25/2024, answer due 4/15/2024. (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 03/27/2024)

Return of Service Executed by Kate Pearson, Carter Satterfield, Ellie Eades, Kylee Alons, Lily Mullens, Swimmer A, Reka Gyorgy, Swimmer B, Susanna Price, Kaitlynn Wheeler, Riley Gaines, Track Athlete A, Ainsley Erzen, Katie Blankinship, Julianna Morrow. Univ. of N. Georgia served on 3/26/2024, answer due 4/16/2024. (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 03/27/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Cari K. Dawson on behalf of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Dawson, Cari) (Entered: 04/04/2024)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,, by National Collegiate Athletic Association. (Marquardt, Christopher) (Entered: 04/04/2024)

Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by National Collegiate Athletic Association. (Marquardt, Christopher) (Entered: 04/04/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by John E. Stephenson, Jr on behalf of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Stephenson, John) (Entered: 04/05/2024)

ORDER granting 22 Motion for Extension of Time, up to and including 5/6/2024, for Defendant National Collegiate Athletic Association to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint. Signed by Judge Mark H. Cohen on 4/5/2024. (bgt) (Entered: 04/05/2024)

Clerk's Notation re 23 Certificate of Interested Persons/Corporate Disclosure Statement reviewed by March H. Cohen. (lme)

Clerks Notation for LOA/CIP

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint re: 1 Complaint,, by Doug Aldridge, Tom Bradbury, Angel Cabrera, Richard Tim Evans, Georgia Tech, W. Allen Gudenrath, Erin Hames, Barbara Rivera Holmes, Samuel D. Holmes, C. Thomas Hopkins, Jr., M.D., James M. Hull, Cade Joiner, Patrick C. Jones, C. Everett Kennedy, III, Sarah-Elizabeth Langford, Rachel B. Little, Lowery Houston May, Members of the Board of Regents of the Univ. System of Georgia, Neil L. Pruitt, Jr, Harold Reynolds, Sachin Shailendra, T. Dallas Smith, Mat Swift, James K. Syfan, III, Univ. System of Georgia, Univ. of Georgia, Univ. of N. Georgia, Don L. Waters. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bedard, Edward) (Entered: 04/12/2024)

1 Proposed Order

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ORDER granting 26 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT State Defendants shall have until May 6, 2024 to answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint. Signed by Judge Mark H. Cohen on 4/12/2024. (dgr) (Entered: 04/12/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Anna Nicole Edmondson on behalf of Doug Aldridge, Tom Bradbury, Angel Cabrera, Richard Tim Evans, Georgia Tech, W. Allen Gudenrath, Erin Hames, Barbara Rivera Holmes, Samuel D. Holmes, C. Thomas Hopkins, Jr., M.D., James M. Hull, Cade Joiner, Patrick C. Jones, C. Everett Kennedy, III, Sarah-Elizabeth Langford, Rachel B. Little, Lowery Houston May, Members of the Board of Regents of the Univ. System of Georgia, Jose R. Perez, Neil L. Pruitt, Jr, Harold Reynolds, Sachin Shailendra, T. Dallas Smith, Mat Swift, James K. Syfan, III, Univ. System of Georgia, Univ. of Georgia, Univ. of N. Georgia, Don L. Waters (Edmondson, Anna) (Entered: 04/12/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Vincent Robert Russo, Jr on behalf of Doug Aldridge, Tom Bradbury, Angel Cabrera, Richard Tim Evans, Georgia Tech, W. Allen Gudenrath, Erin Hames, Barbara Rivera Holmes, Samuel D. Holmes, C. Thomas Hopkins, Jr., M.D., James M. Hull, Cade Joiner, Patrick C. Jones, C. Everett Kennedy, III, Sarah-Elizabeth Langford, Rachel B. Little, Lowery Houston May, Members of the Board of Regents of the Univ. System of Georgia, Jose R. Perez, Neil L. Pruitt, Jr, Harold Reynolds, Sachin Shailendra, T. Dallas Smith, Mat Swift, James K. Syfan, III, Univ. System of Georgia, Univ. of Georgia, Univ. of N. Georgia, Don L. Waters (Russo, Vincent) (Entered: 04/12/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Barrett Belinfante on behalf of Doug Aldridge, Tom Bradbury, Angel Cabrera, John Does 1-50, Richard Tim Evans, Georgia Tech, W. Allen Gudenrath, Erin Hames, Barbara Rivera Holmes, Samuel D. Holmes, C. Thomas Hopkins, Jr., M.D., James M. Hull, Cade Joiner, Patrick C. Jones, C. Everett Kennedy, III, Sarah-Elizabeth Langford, Rachel B. Little, Lowery Houston May, Members of the Board of Regents of the Univ. System of Georgia, Jose R. Perez, Neil L. Pruitt, Jr, Harold Reynolds, Sachin Shailendra, T. Dallas Smith, Mat Swift, James K. Syfan, III, Univ. System of Georgia, Univ. of Georgia, Univ. of N. Georgia, Don L. Waters (Belinfante, Joshua) (Entered: 04/12/2024)

Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by Doug Aldridge, Tom Bradbury, Angel Cabrera, Richard Tim Evans, Georgia Tech, W. Allen Gudenrath, Erin Hames, Barbara Rivera Holmes, Samuel D. Holmes, C. Thomas Hopkins, Jr., M.D., James M. Hull, Cade Joiner, Patrick C. Jones, C. Everett Kennedy, III, Sarah-Elizabeth Langford, Rachel B. Little, Lowery Houston May, Members of the Board of Regents of the Univ. System of Georgia, Jose R. Perez, Neil L. Pruitt, Jr, Harold Reynolds, Sachin Shailendra, T. Dallas Smith, Mat Swift, James K. Syfan, III, Univ. System of Georgia, Univ. of Georgia, Univ. of N. Georgia, Don L. Waters. (Belinfante, Joshua) (Entered: 04/12/2024)

Clerk's Notation re 31 Certificate of Interested Persons/Corporate Disclosure Statement reviewed by Mark H. Cohen. (lme)

Clerks Notation for LOA/CIP

Amended Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by Kylee Alons, Katie Blankinship, Ellie Eades, Ainsley Erzen, Riley Gaines, Reka Gyorgy, Julianna Morrow, Lily Mullens, Kate Pearson, Susanna Price, Carter Satterfield, Swimmer A, Swimmer B, Track Athlete A, Kaitlynn Wheeler. (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 04/25/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Javier Pico-Prats on behalf of Doug Aldridge, Tom Bradbury, Angel Cabrera, John Does 1-50, Richard Tim Evans, Georgia Tech, W. Allen Gudenrath, Erin Hames, Barbara Rivera Holmes, Samuel D. Holmes, C. Thomas Hopkins, Jr., M.D., James M. Hull, Cade Joiner, Patrick C. Jones, C. Everett Kennedy, III, Sarah-Elizabeth Langford, Rachel B. Little, Lowery Houston May, Members of the Board of Regents of the Univ. System of Georgia, Jose R. Perez, Neil L. Pruitt, Jr, Harold Reynolds, Sachin Shailendra, T. Dallas Smith, Mat Swift, James K. Syfan, III, Univ. System of Georgia, Univ. of Georgia, Univ. of N. Georgia, Don L. Waters (Pico-Prats, Javier) (Entered: 04/30/2024)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time To Respond to Complaint by Doug Aldridge, Tom Bradbury, Angel Cabrera, John Does 1-50, Richard Tim Evans. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order Granting Defendants' Unopposed Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint)(Pico-Prats, Javier) (Entered: 05/03/2024)

1 Text of Proposed Order Order Granting Defendants' Unopposed Joint Motion fo

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ORDER granting 34 Motion for Extension of Time To Respond to Complaint. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT State Defendants and the NCAA shall have until June 5, 2024 to answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint. Signed by Judge Mark H. Cohen on 5/3/2024. (dgr) (Entered: 05/03/2024)

MOTION to Intervene with Brief In Support by National Women's Law Center. (Attachments: # 1 Brief Memo in support of NWLC motion to intervene, # 2 Exhibit Declaration by Emily Martin, # 3 Exhibit NWLC proposed motion to dismiss)(Ewulonu, Nneka) (Entered: 05/06/2024)

1 Brief Memo in support of NWLC motion to intervene

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2 Exhibit Declaration by Emily Martin

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3 Exhibit NWLC proposed motion to dismiss

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Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by National Women's Law Center. (Ewulonu, Nneka) (Entered: 05/06/2024)

APPLICATION for Admission of Jennesa Calvo-Friedman Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13416231).by National Women's Law Center. (Ewulonu, Nneka) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/06/2024)

APPLICATION for Admission of Zo Helstrom Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13416397).by National Women's Law Center. (Ewulonu, Nneka) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/06/2024)

APPLICATION for Admission of Elizabeth Reinhardt Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13416399).by National Women's Law Center. (Ewulonu, Nneka) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/06/2024)

APPLICATION for Admission of Joshua Block Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13416428).by National Women's Law Center. (Ewulonu, Nneka) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/06/2024)

APPLICATION for Admission of Kathleen R Hartnett Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13416437).by National Women's Law Center. (Ewulonu, Nneka) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/06/2024)

APPLICATION for Admission of Katelyn Kang Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13416442).by National Women's Law Center. (Ewulonu, Nneka) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/06/2024)

APPLICATION for Admission of Patrick Hayden Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13416447).by National Women's Law Center. (Ewulonu, Nneka) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/06/2024)

APPLICATION for Admission of Valeria Marie Pelet del Toro Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13416449).by National Women's Law Center. (Ewulonu, Nneka) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/06/2024)

APPLICATION for Admission of Celene Chen Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13416450).by National Women's Law Center. (Ewulonu, Nneka) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/06/2024)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 43 APPLICATION for Admission of Katelyn Kang Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13416442). Attorney Katelyn Kang added appearing on behalf of National Women's Law Center. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (cpp)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 40 APPLICATION for Admission of Elizabeth Reinhardt Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13416399). Attorney Elizabeth Reinhardt added appearing on behalf of National Women's Law Center. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (cpp)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 41 APPLICATION for Admission of Joshua Block Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13416428). Attorney Joshua Block added appearing on behalf of National Women's Law Center. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (cpp)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 42 APPLICATION for Admission of Kathleen R Hartnett Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13416437). Attorney Kathleen R. Hartnett added appearing on behalf of National Women's Law Center. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (cpp)

MINUTE ORDER Granting 40 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Elizabeth Reinhardt by CRD at the direction of the Clerk's Office. Approved by Judge Mark H. Cohen on 5/7/2024. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(lme)

MINUTE ORDER Granting 41 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Joshua block by CRD at the direction of the Clerk's Office. Approved by Judge Mark H. Cohen on 5/7/2024. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(lme)

MINUTE ORDER Granting 43 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Katelyn Kang by CRD at the direction of the Clerk's Office. Approved by Judge Mark H. Cohen on 5/7/2024. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(lme)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 39 APPLICATION for Admission of Zo Helstrom Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13416397). Attorney Zoe Helstrom added appearing on behalf of National Women's Law Center. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (cpp)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 46 APPLICATION for Admission of Celene Chen Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13416450). Attorney Celene Chen added appearing on behalf of National Women's Law Center. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (cpp)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 45 APPLICATION for Admission of Valeria Marie Pelet del Toro Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13416449). Attorney Valeria M. Pelet del Toro added appearing on behalf of National Women's Law Center. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (cpp)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 44 APPLICATION for Admission of Patrick Hayden Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13416447). Attorney Patrick Hayden added appearing on behalf of National Women's Law Center. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (cpp)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 38 APPLICATION for Admission of Jennesa Calvo-Friedman Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13416231). Attorney Jennesa Calvo-Friedman added appearing on behalf of National Women's Law Center. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (cpp)

Approval of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER Granting 42 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Kathleen R. Hartnett by CRD at the direction of the Clerk's Office. Approved by Judge Mark H. Cohen on 5/7/2024. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(lme)

MINUTE ORDER Granting 39 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Zo Helstrom by CRD at the direction of the Clerk's Office. Approved by Judge Mark H. Cohen on 5/7/24. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(lme)

MINUTE ORDER Granting 46 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Celene Chen by CRD at the direction of the Clerk's Office. Approved by Judge Mark H. Cohen on 5/7/24. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(lme)

MINUTE ORDER Granting 45 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Valeria Marie Pelet del Toro by CRD at the direction of the Clerk's Office. Approved by Judge Mark H. Cohen on 5/7/24. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(lme)

MINUTE ORDER Granting 44 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Patrick Hayden by CRD at the direction of the Clerk's Office. Approved by Judge Mark H. Cohen on 5/7/2024. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(lme)

MINUTE ORDER Granting 38 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jennesa Calvo-Friedman by CRD at the direction of the Clerk's Office. Approved by Judge Mark H. Cohen on 5/7/2024. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(lme)

Order on Application for Admission PHV

Clerk's Notation re 32 and 37 Certificate of Interested Persons/Corporate Disclosure Statements reviewed by Mark H. Cohen. (lme)

Clerks Notation for LOA/CIP

MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond re: 36 MOTION to Intervene by Kylee Alons, Katie Blankinship, Ellie Eades, Ainsley Erzen, Riley Gaines, Reka Gyorgy, Julianna Morrow, Lily Mullens, Kate Pearson, Susanna Price, Carter Satterfield, Swimmer A, Swimmer B, Track Athlete A, Kaitlynn Wheeler. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 05/15/2024)

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ORDER. Given the short time frame with respect to deciding the current Motion to Extend Time to Respond to the Motion to Intervene, it is hereby ORDERED that the NWLC (or, for that matter, any Defendant) shall file any response in opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Extend Time to Respond to the Motion to Intervene no later than May 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Plaintiffs shall file their reply to any such response no later than May 17, 2024, at Noon EDT. Signed by Judge Mark H. Cohen on 5/16/2024. (dgr) (Entered: 05/16/2024)

RESPONSE re 47 MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond re: 36 MOTION to Intervene filed by National Women's Law Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Ewulonu, Nneka) (Entered: 05/16/2024)

1 Exhibit Exhibit A

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REPLY BRIEF re 47 MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond re: 36 MOTION to Intervene filed by Kylee Alons, Katie Blankinship, Ellie Eades, Ainsley Erzen, Riley Gaines, Reka Gyorgy, Julianna Morrow, Lily Mullens, Kate Pearson, Susanna Price, Carter Satterfield, Swimmer A, Swimmer B, Track Athlete A, Kaitlynn Wheeler. (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 05/17/2024)

Notification of Docket Correction

ORDER granting 47 Motion for Extension of Time to Respond re: 36 MOTION to Intervene. Plaintiffs shall file their response to the NWLC's Motion 36 on or before June 19, 2024. Signed by Judge Mark H. Cohen on 5/17/2024. (dgr) Modified on 5/17/2024 to correct response deadline (dgr). (Entered: 05/17/2024)

Notification of Docket Correction re 51 Order on Motion for Extension of Time. Deadline for Plaintiffs to file their response to the NWLC's Motion 36 was incorrectly entered. The correct Deadline for Plaintiffs to file their response to the NWLC's Motion 36 is June 19, 2024. (dgr)

NOTICE by National Collegiate Athletic Association Notice of Compliance with LR 23.1C (Dawson, Cari) (Entered: 05/22/2024)

Notice for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): June 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20-2024; June 25, 26, 27, 28-2024; July 22, 23-2024; August 23, 24, 25, 26-2024; September 27, 2024, by Joshua Barrett Belinfante. (Belinfante, Joshua) (Entered: 06/03/2024)

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM with Brief In Support by Doug Aldridge, Tom Bradbury, Angel Cabrera, Richard Tim Evans, Georgia Tech, W. Allen Gudenrath, Erin Hames, Barbara Rivera Holmes, Samuel D. Holmes, C. Thomas Hopkins, Jr., M.D., James M. Hull, Cade Joiner, Patrick C. Jones, C. Everett Kennedy, III, Sarah-Elizabeth Langford, Rachel B. Little, Lowery Houston May, Members of the Board of Regents of the Univ. System of Georgia, Jose R. Perez, Neil L. Pruitt, Jr, Harold Reynolds, Sachin Shailendra, T. Dallas Smith, Mat Swift, James K. Syfan, III, Univ. System of Georgia, Univ. of Georgia, Univ. of N. Georgia, Don L. Waters. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of State Defendants Motion to Dismiss)(Belinfante, Joshua) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

1 Brief in Support of State Defendants Motion to Dismiss

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MOTION to Dismiss with Brief In Support by National Collegiate Athletic Association. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss)(Dawson, Cari) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

1 Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 55 MOTION to Dismiss, 54 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Kylee Alons, Katie Blankinship, Ellie Eades, Ainsley Erzen, Riley Gaines, Reka Gyorgy, Julianna Morrow, Lily Mullens, Kate Pearson, Susanna Price, Carter Satterfield, Swimmer A, Swimmer B, Track Athlete A, Kaitlynn Wheeler. (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

ORDER. The Court construes Plaintiffs' Notice of Opposition 56 as a Motion to Extend the Time to respond to Defendants' motions, which is GRANTED. Plaintiffs shall file their response to Defendants' Motions or their Amended Complaint no later than June 26, 2024. Signed by Judge Mark H. Cohen on 6/10/2024. (dgr) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

MOTION for Leave to Proceed under Pseudonyms with Brief In Support by Kylee Alons, Katie Blankinship, Ellie Eades, Ainsley Erzen, Riley Gaines, Reka Gyorgy, Julianna Morrow, Lily Mullens, Kate Pearson, Susanna Price, Carter Satterfield, Swimmer A, Swimmer B, Track Athlete A, Kaitlynn Wheeler. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Exhibit A - Dec. of Wayne Lewis, Ph.D., # 3 Exhibit B - Dec. of Donna Hughes, Ph.D., # 4 Exhibit C - Dec. of Carole Hooven, Ph.D., # 5 Exhibit D - Dec. of Riley Gaines, # 6 Exhibit E - Dec. of Macy Petty, # 7 Exhibit F - Dec. of Lily Mullens, # 8 Text of Proposed Order)(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 06/18/2024)

1 Brief

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2 Exhibit A - Dec. of Wayne Lewis, Ph.D.

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3 Exhibit B - Dec. of Donna Hughes, Ph.D.

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4 Exhibit C - Dec. of Carole Hooven, Ph.D.

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5 Exhibit D - Dec. of Riley Gaines

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6 Exhibit E - Dec. of Macy Petty

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7 Exhibit F - Dec. of Lily Mullens

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8 Text of Proposed Order

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NOTICE Of Filing Electronic Media by Kylee Alons, Katie Blankinship, Ellie Eades, Ainsley Erzen, Riley Gaines, Reka Gyorgy, Julianna Morrow, Lily Mullens, Kate Pearson, Susanna Price, Carter Satterfield, Swimmer A, Swimmer B, Track Athlete A, Kaitlynn Wheeler re 58 MOTION for Leave to Proceed under Pseudonyms (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 06/18/2024)

SEALED NOTICE Of Filing Declarations Under Seal by Kylee Alons, Katie Blankinship, Ellie Eades, Ainsley Erzen, Riley Gaines, Reka Gyorgy, Julianna Morrow, Lily Mullens, Kate Pearson, Susanna Price, Carter Satterfield, Swimmer A, Swimmer B, Track Athlete A, Kaitlynn Wheeler re 58 MOTION for Leave to Proceed under Pseudonyms (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit G, # 2 Exhibit H)(Tyson, Bryan) Modified on 7/12/2024 to remove the word provisionally per 71 Order (dgr). (Entered: 06/18/2024)

MOTION for Leave to File Matters Under Seal re: 60 Notice of Filing, with Brief In Support by Kylee Alons, Katie Blankinship, Ellie Eades, Ainsley Erzen, Riley Gaines, Reka Gyorgy, Julianna Morrow, Lily Mullens, Kate Pearson, Susanna Price, Carter Satterfield, Swimmer A, Swimmer B, Track Athlete A, Kaitlynn Wheeler. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 06/18/2024)

RESPONSE re 36 MOTION to Intervene filed by Kylee Alons, Katie Blankinship, Ellie Eades, Ainsley Erzen, Riley Gaines, Reka Gyorgy, Julianna Morrow, Lily Mullens, Kate Pearson, Susanna Price, Carter Satterfield, Swimmer A, Swimmer B, Track Athlete A, Kaitlynn Wheeler. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - NWLC Joins Lawsuit Defending Trans Inclusion in College Sports, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Press Release: National Women's Law Center Intervenes in Defense, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Cooley, ACLU Represent National Women's Law Center, # 4 Exhibit 4 - JUST LET KIDS PLAY! - National Women's Law Center, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Dear NCAA, It's Not Too Late to Let Trans and Intersex Students Play, # 6 Exhibit 6 - 25 Organizations Join WSF Letter to NCAA Regarding Transgender, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Why Arizona's Anti-Trans Sports Ban Harms All Women, # 8 Exhibit 8 - NWLC Leads Amicus Brief Challenging Anti-Trans Sports Ban in WV, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Letter of 110 Orgs to the NCAA Board of Governors, # 10 Exhibit 10 - Decl. of Kara Dansky (WSI USA), # 11 Exhibit 11 - Decl. of Sharon Byrne (WoLF), # 12 Exhibit 12 - Decl. of May Mailman (IWLC & IWN), # 13 Exhibit 13 - Decl. of Doreen Denny (CWA), # 14 Exhibit 14 - Decl. of Fiona McAnena (Sex Matters), # 15 Exhibit 15 - Decl. of Kimberly Layton)(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 06/19/2024)

1 Exhibit 1 - NWLC Joins Lawsuit Defending Trans Inclusion in College Sports

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2 Exhibit 2 - Press Release: National Women's Law Center Intervenes in Defens

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3 Exhibit 3 - Cooley, ACLU Represent National Women's Law Center

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4 Exhibit 4 - JUST LET KIDS PLAY! - National Women's Law Center

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5 Exhibit 5 - Dear NCAA, It's Not Too Late to Let Trans and Intersex Students

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6 Exhibit 6 - 25 Organizations Join WSF Letter to NCAA Regarding Transgender

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7 Exhibit 7 - Why Arizona's Anti-Trans Sports Ban Harms All Women

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8 Exhibit 8 - NWLC Leads Amicus Brief Challenging Anti-Trans Sports Ban in WV

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9 Exhibit 9 - Letter of 110 Orgs to the NCAA Board of Governors

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10 Exhibit 10 - Decl. of Kara Dansky (WSI USA)

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11 Exhibit 11 - Decl. of Sharon Byrne (WoLF)

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12 Exhibit 12 - Decl. of May Mailman (IWLC & IWN)

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13 Exhibit 13 - Decl. of Doreen Denny (CWA)

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14 Exhibit 14 - Decl. of Fiona McAnena (Sex Matters)

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15 Exhibit 15 - Decl. of Kimberly Layton

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Submission of 36 MOTION to Intervene to District Judge Mark H. Cohen. (lme)

Submission to District Judge