Sports

Whether it’s in the arena, on the field, or in the office, the driving force behind sustained success for any sports organization in today’s competitive marketplace is seamless collaboration from start to finish. Our approach to proactively serving and advising our clients in this evolving space is no different. As active participants in the sports industry, we pride ourselves on having the knowledge, experience and bench-strength to help clients navigate legal challenges, achieve goals, and ultimately keep their businesses in the win column.

Our lawyers help sports organizations, teams, athletes, manufacturers, and universities tackle a myriad of industry-specific issues head-on, including brand protection and defense; creating and executing licensing, sponsorship, and endorsement agreements; commercial disputes and litigation; product liability claims and supply chain challenges; business transactions; labor and employment issues; and more.

In addition to being active participants in sports industry and trade organizations, our lawyers write and speak frequently on the issues affecting sports teams and athletes, discussing topics ranging from sponsorships, merchandising, domain names, licensing, broadcaster rights, and brand identity in the sports world.

We serve:

• Colleges and universities
• National and regional sports organizations
• Professional athletes
• Professional sports teams
• Sports industry service providers
• Sports product manufacturers