The sports and outdoor recreation industries are economic powerhouses, pouring billions of dollars into the economy annually and generating millions of jobs. And the numbers keep growing. But both industries are facing fast-paced change as the business landscape and consumer demographics, behaviors and lifestyles shift. Now, more than ever, companies in each space require experienced, steady and strategic counsel to adapt to challenges and conquer new terrain.
Our attorneys speak the language of sports and outdoor recreation. Led by Doug Tumminello, an extreme adventurer and respected commercial litigator, and Emily Bayton, an avid sports fan who writes and speaks frequently on intellectual property issues in sports, our attorneys bring a deep, personal understanding of the industry, its products, and the legal issues facing manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, and retailers in this evolving market.
Sports
Whether it’s in the arena, on the field or in the office, the driving force behind sustained success for any sports organization in today’s competitive marketplace is seamless collaboration from start to finish. Our approach to proactively serving and advising our clients in this evolving space is no different. As active participants in the sports industry, we pride ourselves on having the knowledge, experience and bench-strength to help clients navigate legal challenges, achieve goals and ultimately keep their businesses in the win column.
Our attorneys help sports organizations, teams, athletes, manufacturers and universities tackle a myriad of industry-specific issues head-on, including brand protection and defense; creating and executing licensing, sponsorship and endorsement agreements; commercial disputes and litigation; product liability claims and supply chain challenges; business transactions; labor and employment issues; and more.
Our sports clients include:
- Professional sports teams
- National and regional sports organizations
- Professional athletes
- Sports product manufacturers
- Colleges and universities
- Sports industry service providers
In addition to being active participants in sports industry and trade organizations, our attorneys write and speak frequently on the issues affecting sports teams and athletes, discussing topics ranging from sponsorships, merchandising, domain names, licensing, broadcaster rights and brand identity in the sports world.
Outdoor Recreation
In an industry that generates $887 billion annually in consumer spending, outdoor recreation is a burgeoning space in the market that continues to exceed expectations year in and year out. Our team is dedicated to protecting, defending and maximizing our clients’ opportunities for success.
As a proud member of the Outdoor Industry Association, we make it our mission to be immersed within industry events and advocacy efforts in order to proactively and strategically advise our clients on the trends and issues affecting their businesses. Our attorneys don’t just know the ins and outs of the outdoor recreation space, we are also active participants who are just as passionate about helping our clients achieve their business goals as we are about summiting Mt. Everest.
With our footprint firmly located in the heart of the nation's top outdoor recreation economies, our attorneys frequently provide counsel on a variety of industry-specific issues, including intellectual property protection and defense; commercial disputes and litigation; product liability claims and supply chain challenges; insurance-related issues; business transactions; labor and employment matters; human resources and employee benefits issues; and more.
Our outdoor recreation clients include:
- Recreational equipment companies
- Outdoor clothing retailers
- Adventure companies
- Community recreation service organizations
- Off-road vehicle manufacturers
No matter the stage our clients are at in the business cycle, our attorneys have the skill sets, industry knowledge and strategic forethought to help mitigate risk and accelerate growth.