LAW FIRMS: SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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JACKSON LEWIS

2111 E. Highland Ave., #B-250, Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-714-7044 · jacksonlewis.com Year Est: 58 # AZ Attorneys: 3 Practice Leader: Gregg Clifton

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Comprised of attorneys with extensive practical experience in the sports arena, Jackson Lewis’ Collegiate and Professional Sports Practice Group is uniquely situated to serve the diverse needs of its collegiate and professional sports clients. Jackson Lewis’ attorneys understand the fast-moving, high stakes issues affecting the realm of sports and athlete management and are privileged to provide counsel to help address these varied issues.

STRENGTH OF STAFF: “Our staff of attorneys and their dedicated years of focused experience in the sports law area separates our firm from others in the country. We have represented public and private institutions across the country on compliance issues with regard to the growing number of NCAA bylaws and increasingly complex regulations governing collegiate sports. We advise clients on rules infraction cases and coach contracts and compensation. We also provide advice and counsel and defend litigation relating to gender equity in athletics and Title IX compliance. Finally, we provide advice and counsel to professional leagues and teams regarding a myriad of issues, including arbitration, employment law matters, immigration and the application of state and federal EEOC laws.” SURPRISING FACT: “We represent professional teams as well as colleges and college conferences in the broad array of subject areas that reflects the breadth of knowledge that our firm possesses.” last year 8

1 E. Washington St., #2300, Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-798-5400 · ballardspahr.com Year Est: 2006 # AZ Attorneys: 5 Practice Leader: Charles Tobin # of AZ Locations: 1

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Guidant Law

402 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 602-888-9229 · guidant.law Year Est: 2019 # AZ Attorneys: 1 Practice Leader: James A. Kuzmich # of AZ Locations: 9

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Osborn Maledon

2929 N. Central Ave., 21st floor, Phoenix, AZ 85012 602-640-9000 · omlaw.com Year Est: 1995 # AZ Attorneys: 2 Practice Leader: William J. Maledon # of AZ Locations: 1

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Snell & Wilmer

One Arizona Center, 400 E. Van Buren St., #1900, Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-382-6000 · swlaw.com Year Est: 1938 # AZ Attorneys: 5 Practice Leader: Adam E. Lang and Nicholas J. Wood # of AZ Locations: 1

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Fennemore

2394 E. Camelback Rd., #600, Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-916-5000 · fennemorelaw.com Year Est: 1885 # AZ Attorneys: 5 Practice Leader: Sarah A. Strunk # of AZ Locations: 3

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Greenberg Traurig

2375 E. Camelback Rd., #800, Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-445-8000 · gtlaw.com/en/locations/phoenix Year Est: 1999 # AZ Attorneys: 1 Practice Leader: Dana L. Hooper # of AZ Locations: 1

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Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani

2 N. Central Ave., #2200, Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-794-2460 · gordonrees.com Year Est: 1974 # AZ Attorneys: 4 Practice Leader: Leon Silver # of AZ Locations: 1

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Skelly, Oberbillig & Phillips

1313 E. Osborn Rd., #120, Phoenix, AZ 85014 602-277-8228 · smoadr.com Year Est: 2002 # AZ Attorneys: 3 Practice Leader: NA # of AZ Locations: 1

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Lewis Roca

201 E. Washington St., #1200, Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-262-5311 · lewisroca.com Year Est: 1950 # AZ Attorneys: 5 Practice Leader: Rachel Nicholas # of AZ Locations: 1