A sports management law firm plays a critical role in protecting the interests of athletes and organizations.  At Morton Law, we provide critical navigate the complex  legal landscape effectively.  Our expertise spans contract negotiation, dispute resolution, intellectual property protection. Whether you are an emerging athlete or a seasoned professional, our expertise ensures you get the best terms and protections in all your professional dealings. 

SPORTING ORGANIZATIONS

• GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE: Advising on governance structures, ensuring compliance with regulations and adherence to both local and international laws.
• CONTRACT DRAFTING AND NEGOTIATION: Drafting and negotiating contracts related to player contractors, commercial agreements, sponsorships and licensing agreements, and broadcasting rights
• RISK MANAGEMENT Identifying, assessing and mitigating risks, securing appropriate insurance coverage for both athletes and organization’s operations.
• LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW: Addressing issues related to labor law, including employment contracts, player unions, and collective bargaining agreements.
• DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Handling disputes involving teams, players, sponsors, and stakeholders through mediation, arbitration or litigation.
• INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION: Protecting intellectual property rights, including trademark, logos, copyrights and taking action against infringement.

• CONTRACT NEGOTIATION/DEAL MAKING: Professional Athlete’s Career Span Stats: NFL: 3.5 years, NBA 4.8 years, MLB 5.6, NHL: 5.5 years, Boxing: 3.5 years. An athlete's on-court time is finite. Securing an advantageous contract is critical. Components of successful negotiation—make a compelling argument, drive a hard bargain, and build relationships that last. Through strategy, legal knowledge, and preparation, we maximize compensation, terms, and benefits, including revenue generated from licensing, ticket sales, and merchandise.
• INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: Own it. Protect your brand by securing trademarks, copyrights, likeness,es and domains.
• ENDORSEMENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS: Diversity your streams of revenue. Endorsements, merchandising, sponsorships, partnerships and community involvement are essential to growing your legacy. We broker, draft, and negotiate these agreements to maximize your income stream. We assist in foundation development, event planning, and fundraising events.
• NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS (NIL): Leverage it. More than ever, NIL or publicity rights matter. Once banned by the NCAA, NIL is fair game. Student-athletes can become your own brand and profit. Monetize your NIL and protect it against unauthorized commercial use. Only one person should have the right to license your identity for commercial purposes—You. We navigate the complexities of publicity law.
• IMMIGRATION: Sports has no borders. Our immigration services assist athletes and their families with visa and naturalization issues.
• BUSINESS FORMATION: Own your own business and fortify your empire. Our expertise is in establishing the proper legal structure for your business. What do you need to start a business? Four simple things: Know your product better than anyone, know your customer, have a burning desire to succeed, and have strong legal counsel.
• ASSET PROTECTION: Professional athletes need a retirement game plan. We provide guidance with career development, including comprehensive estate planning and asset protection.