NIL contracts are binding legal documents. A bad signature can cost you your eligibility, your intellectual property, and your future earning potential. We read the fine print so you don’t have to.
Athletes are often pressured to sign deals quickly. “It’s standard language,” they say. In the world of sports law, there is no such thing as standard.
Predatory contracts often hide clauses that grant brands rights to your image in perpetuity (forever) or lock you into exclusive deals that prevent you from signing bigger partnerships later.
We are the firewall. As licensed attorneys, we analyze every sentence to ensure the deal serves you, not just the brand.
Brands try to get elite talent at a discount. We use market data to ensure the compensation matches your reach and engagement. If the offer is low, we negotiate up or walk away.
Does signing with a local soda shop prevent you from signing a national deal with Gatorade next year? We check for non-compete clauses that could handcuff your career growth.
What happens if the brand damages your reputation? What if you transfer schools? We ensure every contract has a clear “out” clause that protects you if circumstances change.
We ensure brands only have the right to use your image for the specific campaign agreed upon—not forever, and not for whatever they want in the future.
Marketing agents are great at finding deals, but they aren’t trained to interpret liability, indemnification, or jurisdiction clauses.
As attorneys, we are legally bound to act in your best interest.
When a brand sees a law firm on the other side of the table, the conversation changes. They know they can’t cut corners.
We spot legal red flags that marketing agencies miss.
