Hogan Lovells has advised the Levine Leichtman Family Office (LLFO) on the acquisition of the San Diego Wave Fútbol Club, a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) franchise, from its previous owner, Ron Burkle. Hogan Lovells also advised LLFO on the process of adding numerous strategic partners to the Wave ownership group. Lauren Leichtman will serve…
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Seattle Sounders FC and Seattle Reign FC announced today the appointment of Christine “Chris” Masse as Chief Legal Officer of the greater business enterprise representing both clubs. Masse brings 25 years of extensive legal experience to the Sounders and Reign, with deep-rooted expertise navigating transactions in a highly regulated environment. Masse marks the second executive…
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The University of Miami School of Law recently welcomed FIFA President Gianni Infantino as a special guest in the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Program. His visit was part of the school’s new course on soccer law, co-taught by Emilio Garcia Silvero, FIFA’s chief legal and compliance officer, and Enric Ripoll, founder of ER Sports Law.…
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Paris Smith LLP has announced its new role as the Official Legal Partner of Southampton Football Club. The partnership marks “a significant milestone for both organisations, uniting two pillars of the Southampton community through a shared commitment to excellence and innovation,” according to the firm. As part of this two-year partnership deal, Paris Smith will…
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Global law firm Hogan Lovells has advised the Ownership Group of Seattle Sounders FC in an investment in Seattle Reign FC, three-time winners of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) shield. Following the completion of a final Purchase and Sale Agreement, the Ownership Group of Seattle Sounders FC, along with global investment firm Carlyle, have…
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Southhampton FC has announced a two-year partnership with Paris Smith as its Official Legal Partner. As part of this partnership, Paris Smith LLP “will offer comprehensive legal support to Southampton FC, leveraging its extensive expertise to assist the club in navigating the complex legal landscape of professional sports. This collaboration underscores Paris Smith’s dedication to…
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Kate Porter, a long-time partner at Vela Wood, has joined Bay FC, as the professional women’s socker club’s first general counsel. “My time at Vela Wood has been immensely rewarding, and I have been lucky to work with an incredible group of attorneys and support staff,” Porter said. “Bay is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization,…
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University of Massachusetts men’s soccer has anbounced the addition of Takehiko Nakamura as a volunteer assistant, Head Coach Fran O’Leary announced on Wednesday. Receiving his MS in Sports Management from Isenberg in 2004, Nakamura returns to Amherst after a successful career in professional sports. Currently serving as the President and CEO of Sports Business consultancy firm Blue United Corporation, Nakamura…
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2aDays, a leading news source for high school and college athletes focusing on NIL and collegiate sports, and Hackney Publications, the nation’s leading publisher of sports law publications, are collaborating on a publication dedicated to reporting and providing insights on NIL at the high school level. The magazine, entitled “NIL Advisor for High Schools,” will…
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Hackney Publications announced today that it has published the fourth annual “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About,” a portal that serves as a resource for those in the sports industry who need experienced and capable legal counsel. The law firms are listed alphabetically, a testament to the difficulty in…
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