Mentorship Philosophy: Mike Slive

2019-01-01 · Kevin Warren, Associate Attorney, Bond Schoeneck & King (Pre-Sports)

Warren frequently references his mentorship under Mike Slive during his Bond, Schoeneck & King years (1990-1991). Slive later became SEC Commissioner. This relationship is used to credential Warren's judgment and decision-making.

What he said

I would say one of the most powerful mentors of my life was Mike Slive, who was the SEC commissioner before Greg. He helped train Greg. Mike had an important role in my life.

He taught me so much.

When I was named Big Ten Commissioner, I spoke to Mike's daughter that day. The connection to that legacy means everything to me.

The fact-check

"I would say one of the most powerful mentors of my life was Mike Slive, who was the SEC commissioner before Greg." — Rhetoric: True that Slive mentored Warren at Bond Schoeneck, but the depth and duration of mentorship is often amplified in Warren's retellings.