Sports & Entertainment Law

Our Sports and Entertainment Law practice provides sophisticated legal counsel to clients across the global sports, media, and entertainment industries. We represent professional athletes, coaches, teams, leagues, studios, production companies, music artists, influencers, digital content creators, and rights holders in a wide range of transactional, regulatory, and dispute-related matters.

Our attorneys bring deep industry knowledge and experience navigating the complex intersection of intellectual property, licensing, endorsements, sponsorships, labor and employment, antitrust, and media distribution rights. 


Core services include:

  • Contract negotiation for athletes, entertainers, producers, and executives
  • Sponsorship and endorsement deals across traditional and digital media platforms
  • Content licensing, co-production, and distribution agreements
  • Intellectual property protection, including trademarks, copyrights, and rights of publicity
  • Union and guild compliance, including SAG-AFTRA, WGA, DGA, and sports players’ associations
  • Event management and venue agreements
  • Dispute resolution involving breach of contract, defamation, and unauthorized use of likeness
  • Digital media, streaming, and esports agreements
  • Private equity and M&A in sports franchises and entertainment ventures

We also advise institutional investors, talent agencies, and media conglomerates on high-stakes deals and regulatory issues affecting the entertainment and sports sectors. Whether structuring a film finance arrangement, negotiating a franchise acquisition, or advising on NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) compliance for collegiate athletes, our practice is uniquely positioned to deliver practical, strategic counsel tailored to this fast-evolving landscape.

The following individuals practice in this area:

Joseph Bohling
Jason Henderson
Andrew Toig

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We negotiate, document, and provide follow-on legal services for equipment manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and lessors worldwide.

 

Over many years, our attorneys have successfully negotiated, documented, and closed a vast array of business transactions, including manufacturer-dealer relationships as well as business purchases, sales, leases, and financing transactions throughout North America and in over 20 countries.

 

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Joseph E. Bohling, Esq. is a distinguished legal and executive leader with a multifaceted career spanning global automotive OEMs, multinational manufacturers, academic and healthcare institutions, private equity, venture capital, and publicly traded companies. Widely recognized as a thought leader in global business strategy and human capital development, Mr. Bohling has served as a senior Legal, Human Resources, and Total Rewards executive, as well as a trusted Executive Coach to corporate leadership teams.

His extensive experience includes serving as CEO, COO, CHRO, and In-House Counsel for organizations ranging from Global 1000 enterprises to emerging and mid-sized companies. Across sectors such as manufacturing, professional services, and healthcare, Mr. Bohling has consistently driven transformative growth, operational excellence, and strategic innovation.

Mr. Bohling’s practice focuses on the following:

He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at JEB@jwlinternational.com.

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Jason Henderson, Esq. is a corporate and transactional attorney with over twenty years of experience handling complex transactions in media and IP licensing and distribution as well as product counsel and service agreements for Fortune 500 companies. A Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), Mr. Henderson is recognized for his expertise in technology and media personalization, and is listed as the inventor on several patents in streaming technology and real-time AI.

Mr. Henderson earned his BA in History from the University of Dallas and his Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. He currently serves as a commissioner with the Littleton Historical Preservation Commission.

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Henderson is the co-founder of Castle Bridge Media, publisher of the popular Castle of Horror Anthology series, has written for Electronic Arts and Marvel Comics, and has had multiple books optioned for film.

Mr. Henderson’s practice focuses on the following:

He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at JDH@jwlinternational.com.

Andrew Toig, Esq. is Of Counsel to JWL International, where he specializes in complex domestic and international commercial transactions and provides outside general counsel services to a diverse client base. His practice encompasses equipment and telecommunications agreements, secured transactions, international business law, corporate governance, and strategic technology partnerships.

Mr. Toig brings extensive experience in contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory compliance, and risk management, delivering practical legal solutions that align with business objectives while mitigating legal exposure. He holds a Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Colorado College.

His legal career includes in-house counsel roles with DISH Network and Denver Water, where he advised on matters ranging from infrastructure development and water rights to regulatory compliance. A Colorado native, Mr. Toig is committed to advocacy and inclusion, having founded the Law Students for Accessibility organization at Duke Law and remaining active as a member of the Colorado Disability Bar Association.

He currently serves on the board of the Colorado Insurance Council and is an engaged member of the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado State Bar Association. His areas of expertise also include privacy and data security, corporate governance, and regulatory strategy.

Mr. Toig’s practice focuses on the following:

He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at ART@jwlinternational.com.

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