Former Major League Pickleball Counsel Arrested: A former corporate attorney with a distinguished career at Goldman Sachs and Major League Pickleball faces DUI charges following an arrest in the Hamptons.
Janet Broeckel, 59, of Water Mill, was apprehended on Monday morning by Southampton Town Police. The arrest took place around 8:07 a.m. in Hampton Bays. According to police reports, Broeckel was observed driving erratically, drifting into the oncoming lane on East Tiana Road, and displaying reckless behavior near Springville and Rampasture roads.
Legal Proceedings
Broeckel has been charged with driving under the influence. The incident occurred approximately 10 miles from her $3.1 million residence on Millfarm Lane. After her arrest, Broeckel was transported to Southampton Town Police Headquarters for processing. She is currently being held overnight and is scheduled for arraignment on a misdemeanor charge.
Professional Background
Broeckel served as the general counsel for Major League Pickleball for a six-month period in 2023. Prior to this role, she had a notable tenure at Goldman Sachs, where she worked on the litigation team for 15 years. Following her departure from Goldman Sachs in 2020, she briefly held a position at Robinhood as head of litigation for regulatory proceedings and investigations.
Current Status
Attempts to contact Broeckel for comment have been unsuccessful. This situation is developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
News in Brief: Former Major League Pickleball Counsel Arrested
Janet Broeckel, former general counsel at Major League Pickleball and a veteran attorney from Goldman Sachs, was arrested for DUI in the Hamptons on Monday morning. Police reported Broeckel, 59, was driving recklessly and was apprehended around 8:07 a.m. in Hampton Bays.
She faces a misdemeanor DUI charge and is held overnight at Southampton Town Police Headquarters. Broeckel served at Major League Pickleball in 2023 and previously worked at Goldman Sachs and Robinhood. The case is ongoing, and updates will follow.
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