At 6-foot-5 plus high heels, attorney Iciss Tillis is an imposing figure when she enters a courtroom. After several seasons in the WNBA—one with the New York Liberty—as well as overseas, Tillis felt she needed to figure out her future.
The Duke University graduate decided to go to law school and then earn a LL.M. in international sports law and a master’s degree in sports management.
“It’s not as exciting as seeing me dunk on people on the court, but it’s a different court,” said Tillis, who retired from pro hoops in 2011. “It is still very exciting; you just have to learn the rules.” “It’s a really cool time to watch things develop,” said Tillis about name, image and likeness . “I was telling the head of our labor and employment practice group that when I was playing, there were so many things I observed, wondered and questioned.
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