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Sports Law - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

BCLP offers a highly capable team that maintains a strong sports law practice that is international in scope. The law firm adeptly advises on significant anti-doping mandates for anti-doping agencies and sporting organizations. It is respected for its work with international sporting bodies and domestic minor leagues as well as emerging sports. Other areas of expertise include naming rights, sponsorship agreements, stadium development and corporate transactions.

Work Highlights

  • BCLP acted for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and the US Figure Skating Federation defending against a CAS appeal by the Russian Skating Federation, Russian Olympic Committee and its 2022 Beijing Olympic skating team.

Strengths

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The firm has really good depth and resourcing. It is able to tackle any kind of nuanced role a case requires.

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I have not yet asked a question that they could not advise on, nor have they given an answer that I didn't trust.

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I was impressed by the team's strong communications and preparation techniques.

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Notable Practitioners

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Steven B. Smith
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Steven B. Smith
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Band 2

Co-leader of the firm's sports, media and entertainment group, Steven Smith is highly attuned to the needs of clients seeking counsel in relation to media and naming rights agreements.

Steven is a responsive and experienced lawyer.

Steven is exceptional. He is reliable, makes himself available and his written work product is excellent.

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Christopher Schmidt
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Christopher Schmidt
3
Band 3

Co-leader of the firm's sports litigation practice, Christopher Schmidt boasts considerable experience in handling high-profile litigation in the sports space, with notable strength in advising on concussion claims.

Chris is a true subject matter expert in the field. The depth of his legal advice is particularly strong.

Christopher is receptive to my thoughts and creativity.

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Ryan Davis
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Ryan Davis
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Band 3

Ryan Davis is co-leader of the firm's sports, media and entertainment group. A key component of his broad-based sports practice lies in handling naming rights transactions. He also boasts experience in high-profile personal injury disputes.

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Steven B. Smith
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Steven B. Smith
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Band 2
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Christopher Schmidt
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Christopher Schmidt
3
Band 3
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Ryan Davis
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Ryan Davis
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Band 3
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