SPORTS LAW & SPORTS CONSULTING

Sports in the United States is a $15+ billion dollar industry. We provide consulting services to teams, individuals, and companies that work in sports. MLS keeps them on track so they do not encounter the pitfalls that exist in the sports industry.

The MLS Difference in Sports Law

The Masterly Legal Solutions Sports Law Team is led by Andrew F. Rhoden, a national leader in the sports business realm and a former college football coach. We understand the complexities of athletics from professional sports to amateur athletics. Sports teams and athletes appreciate working with MLS because we allow them to focus on bettering their skillset and working on winning championships instead of dealing with distractions. One of the key differences of MLS versus other firms in the sports law sector is that we have been in the shoes of a college director, coach, sports broadcaster, athlete, and worked for a professional sports teams. As a result, we have been trusted by professional athletes, NCAA Division I universities, coaches, and companies that are in the sports business sector to provide them guidance.

MLS Sports Consulting Services

We are experienced in sports law to provide answers to the day-to-day challenges faced by athletic teams, athletes, and universities. The MLS Sports Law team is led by a nationally certified ATIXA Level II Civil Rights Investigator that established his career at nationally ranked in big-law firms and has conducted investigations in various entities. Our clients receive customized solutions to address their specific legal needs. MLS provides legal guidance and training in the following areas:

Athletic Department Audits
Boxing Management Contract Review
Contract Negotiations & Drafting
Counsel to Professional Athletes without an Agent
Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Training
Employment Law Investigations into Discrimination, Harassment, Hostile Work Environment, FMLA, and ADA Compliance Claims
Endorsement Education
Internal Investigations of Athletic Departments & Teams
Litigation of Labor & Employment Issues
Management Contract Review & Guidance
Name Image & Likeness (NIL) Consulting & Contract Review
NCAA Compliance
Outside General Counsel Services
Sexual Harassment Training
Sponsorship & Endorsement Contract Review
Sports Disputes in U.S. Federal & State Courts
Trainer Contract Review