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D. Orlando Ledbetter

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Covers:  Atlanta Falcons and the National Football League.
PFWA President Emeritus. Pro Football Hall of Fame selector. Bill Nunn Jr. winner 2024. Georgia Sportswriter of the Year 2022 - NSMA.
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D. Orlando Ledbetter’s Biography

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
• Exceptional communicator and lecturer with over 14 years in higher education, while working at a high level in the journalism field as one of the nation’s top Pro Football writers.
• Exuberant sports communication scholar who is also a passionate, committed and experienced educator, academic & career advisor, and student advocate.
• Committed to helping university students develop their full potential in their studies.
• Strong philosophy of teaching and getting in-the-field experience.
• Knowledge of many different methods to motivate students to develop their expertise.
• Dedicated partner to university programs and outreach events that help promote learning and support the community.

EDUCATION
Juris Doctorate, Corporate & Labor Law – May 1990
University of Cincinnati, College of Law – Cincinnati, Ohio
Research Areas: First Amendment, Copyright and the Intersections of Sports, Media, Hip Hop and Society.

Bachelor of Arts, Print Journalism – May 1984
Howard University, School of Communications – Washington, D.C.