Sports Law
Sports Law
Let Our Sports Lawyers Help You Achieve Your Goals
At Farhang & Medcoff, we’re passionate about empowering our clients to achieve their dreams. Our roster of clients includes amateur and professional athletes and other figures in the sports world. Our predominant sports attorney, co-founder Ali J. Farhang, also serves as the co-owner of the Tucson Sugar Skulls, a co-host of the ESPN show Spears & Ali, and is a founder of the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. Our sports attorneys are well-versed in the intricacies of the sports world and all of its related legal issues, so athletes can rest assured that they’re in good hands when entrusting their affairs to our team.
Our Sports Law Services
Our sports attorneys partner with a variety of sporting professionals, from student athletes to professional athletes, marketing and licensing professionals, and more. We deliver a comprehensive suite of legal services, including:
- Marketing – Our team provides front-end/acquisition marketing and licensing materials to ensure our clients are legally compliant with Federal Trade Commission and e-commerce laws, regulations, and marketing principles. Our team works tirelessly to achieve desired business outcomes so clients can focus on the game.
- Contact Negotiation and Review– Our team provides vigorous, client-focused representation at the negotiating table so our clients can receive the generous contracts they deserve. Our team also reviews and makes recommendations on paths forward for clients who have already been offered contracts.
- NIL – What does NIL mean? NIL stands for name, image, likeness. For years, the NCAA has used the name, image, and likeness of college athletes to promote NCAA athletic programs and drive revenue. Our team works with our clients’ best interests in mind to aggressively protect their NIL rights.
- Collegiate Student Representation– Our sports attorneys are dedicated, passionate advocates who genuinely care for the well-being of student-athletes. We know that it can be intimidating to find yourself at the center of administrative proceedings with your college or university, or with the NCAA. Experienced representation throughout this sometimes-intimidating process can significantly level the playing field. Our team is ready and willing to help.
- Agreements and Estate Planning—Securing Best Interests for Today & Tomorrow – Our sports attorneys structure agreements that are tailor-made to maximize our clients’ business interests in today’s ever-expanding transmedia business environment. We know how hard on the body professional sports can be, so our team also helps to secure our clients’ future comfort and security through estate planning and business and succession planning.
Many of the athletes we represent have interests off the playing field. For example, some of them choose to invest in real estate. Others may establish their own side businesses. Many civic-minded athletes decide to establish charitable entities devoted to a cause they are passionate about. At Farhang & Medcoff, we offer full support for athletes as they pursue all of their goals—on the field, and off. Talk to our sports attorneys about setting up a charitable foundation, launching a business venture, or starting any other type of passion project that requires a legal framework.
Why Work With Our Team?
Farhang & Medcoff’s sports attorneys have their fingers firmly on the pulse of the sports industry. They are intimately familiar with sports law issues and are dedicated to helping their clients achieve their goals, on and off the field. When you partner with Farhang & Medcoff, you gain trusted teammates who will help you create, grow, and defend your career every step of the way.
Contact Our Law Firm in Arizona to Schedule a Consultation
Farhang & Medcoff welcomes inquiries from individuals in the sports industry. We invite you to schedule a consultation to discuss how our sports attorneys can enable you to achieve success on and off the field.
