Practice Areas
Strategic legal counsel tailored to your industry, your goals, and your growth.
Sports & Entertainment
We provide comprehensive legal counsel to professional athletes, collegiate athletes navigating NIL opportunities, entertainers, talent agencies, sports organizations, and media companies. Our deep industry knowledge ensures you're protected on and off the field.
- Professional and amateur athlete representation
- NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deal structuring and compliance
- Contract negotiation for player agreements, endorsement deals, and sponsorships
- League and governing body regulatory compliance
- Entertainment contract drafting and negotiation (film, music, digital media)
- Talent management and agency agreements
- Revenue sharing and licensing arrangements
- Dispute resolution, mediation, and arbitration
- Event and venue contract review
- Sports organization governance and policy development
Corporate Transactions
From startup formation to complex M&A, we guide businesses through every stage of their corporate lifecycle. Our attorneys bring big-firm transaction experience to deliver thorough, strategic counsel that protects your interests and accelerates growth.
- Mergers and acquisitions (buy-side and sell-side)
- Entity formation and structuring (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, partnerships)
- Joint ventures and strategic alliances
- Corporate governance, bylaws, and operating agreements
- Shareholder and partnership agreements
- Capital raises, private placements, and investor relations
- Due diligence and transaction management
- Business succession and exit planning
- Commercial contract drafting and negotiation
- Regulatory compliance and corporate filings
Outside General Counsel
Not every business needs a full-time in-house attorney — but every business needs reliable legal guidance. As your Outside General Counsel, we embed with your team to provide ongoing legal support, risk management, and strategic advice without the overhead of a full-time hire.
- Day-to-day legal guidance and risk assessment
- Contract review, drafting, and management
- Employment law compliance and HR policy review
- Vendor and supplier agreement negotiation
- Regulatory compliance monitoring and updates
- Litigation management and coordination with outside counsel
- Board meeting support and corporate minutes
- Insurance coverage review and claims management
- Data privacy and cybersecurity compliance
- Strategic business planning from a legal perspective
Franchising
Whether you're a franchisor expanding your brand or a franchisee evaluating an opportunity, we provide comprehensive guidance through the complex world of franchise law. Our attorneys understand the regulatory landscape and business dynamics that drive successful franchise relationships.
- Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) preparation and review
- Franchise agreement negotiation and drafting
- FTC and state franchise law compliance
- Multi-unit and area development agreements
- Franchise system development and structuring
- Franchisee dispute resolution and termination matters
- Franchise resales, transfers, and renewals
- Trademark and brand protection for franchise systems
- Franchise relationship management and compliance audits
- International franchising and cross-border expansion
Trademarks & Intellectual Property
Your brand, inventions, and creative works are among your most valuable assets. We help clients protect, manage, and monetize their intellectual property through proactive strategies and enforcement when needed.
- Trademark search, application, and registration (USPTO)
- Trademark portfolio management and maintenance
- Brand protection strategy and monitoring
- Copyright registration and enforcement
- IP licensing, assignments, and royalty agreements
- Trade secret protection and non-disclosure agreements
- Cease and desist letters and infringement actions
- Domain name disputes and UDRP proceedings
- IP due diligence for mergers and acquisitions
- International trademark registration and protection