A single trusted firm across every stage of an athletic career — so the strategy stays consistent as the stakes grow. Our representation evolves with you.
High-school athletes are typically minors — meaning parents or guardians must be involved in reviewing and signing every NIL contract. Some states allow high-school NIL activity. Others restrict or prohibit it. Even within a single state, district policies can differ. And the rules are still evolving.
That makes early legal guidance not just useful, but essential. A first endorsement may be small in dollar terms, but the contract clauses, IP language, and disclosure requirements can have long ripples — including into future college eligibility. We work with families to make sure the foundation is built correctly the first time.
Since the NCAA's 2021 interim NIL policy, collegiate athletes have been able to profit from their name, image, and likeness — but the rules now stretch across state law, school policy, conference regulations, and evolving frameworks like House v. NCAA. A single misstep on disclosure or a poorly worded "pay-for-play" provision can put eligibility at risk.
At the same time, the upside is real. Collective deals, brand endorsements, IP licensing, and content partnerships can build the foundation for a career that outlasts athletic eligibility. We help collegiate athletes negotiate from a position of clarity — and structure deals so the value compounds rather than evaporates at graduation.
When the professional contract arrives, NIL doesn't disappear — it multiplies. Endorsement portfolios, image rights, licensing partnerships, equity deals, and post-career brand strategy all need legal infrastructure built for decades, not seasons.
We work with professional athletes on the business side of the playbook: structuring loan-out corporations, negotiating major brand deals, advising on joint ventures and investments, and protecting the IP portfolio that becomes the through-line of an athlete's identity well past retirement.
Tell us where you are in your athletic career. We'll meet you there with a strategy built for the next chapter, not just the next deal.