Spencer Fane

PRACTICE AREAS

ADA Anti-Doping & Drug Testing Arbitration \& Dispute Resolution Athlete Representation & Contract Negotiation Health Care Intellectual Property & Licensing Media \& Broadcasting Rights Mergers & Acquisitions NCAA Compliance & Investigations Title IX & Gender Equity

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Overview

Spencer Fane’s Sports Law team represents professional athletes, teams, leagues, ownership groups, collectives, sports facilities, and other sports related enterprises nationwide. With more than 30 offices across the United States, the firm provides comprehensive counsel on NIL matters, athlete representation, contract negotiations, league and regulatory compliance, governance, facility development, and a wide range of commercial transactions.

Our attorneys bring substantial industry experience – including team ownership, league involvement, and sports facility development – to help clients navigate the operational realities of modern sports. We also support athletes with related personal legal needs, such as long-term planning and asset management, as appropriate.

In addition, the firm advises collegiate athletic programs on NCAA compliance, investigations, and governance as part of our broader sports law capabilities.

Leveraging a national platform and deep industry insight, Spencer Fane delivers practical, business focused guidance to athletes, teams, leagues, and sports organizations operating in an evolving and increasingly sophisticated sports marketplace.