Attorney and Foreign Legal Consultant

• Feb 2012 - Present

I am a corporate, sports, and entertainment attorney who advises companies, athletes, and entertainers on a wide variety of matters, including the formation of new startup companies, commercial transactions, intellectual property rights, sports/entertainment specific transactions, among other areas. I am passionate about helping athletes, business owners, and entertainers navigate complex legal issues to achieve their goals. I hold degrees in law (J.D. and LL.m) and business (MBAs), allowing me to be a long-term partner to my clients. Before founding Lake Law Group, I worked at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and a prominent firm in Denver. I have worked on MLB salary arbitration cases, motion picture deals, sponsorship agreements, and broadcasting rights, to name a few. I also served as U.S. Counsel, and a foreign legal consultant to the Canadian Women’s Hockey League, and General Counsel to the American Collegiate Hockey Association. I am graduate of the University of Denver, Loyola University School of Law, St. John’s University Law School, Queens University in Canada, and Cornell University. I am also an adjunct professor at the University of Denver and St. John’s University School of Law, teaching sports and business law. I was also named Super Lawyers Rising Star in sports and entertainment law. Show less

Adjunct Professor

• Jan 2022 - Present

Adjunct Professor of Sports Law, business law and ethics Adjunct Professor of Sports Law, business law and ethics

CEO - Sports Consultant

• Apr 2016 - Present

Beyond the Playbook provides consulting services for professional agents and provide high end advice regarding market analysis, contract negotiations, sponsorship opportunities and business strategies. Beyond the Playbook also offers sport education services with a focus on amateur elite athletes and their parents. Beyond the Playbook provides consulting services for professional agents and provide high end advice regarding market analysis, contract negotiations, sponsorship opportunities and business strategies. Beyond the Playbook also offers sport education services with a focus on amateur elite athletes and their parents.

Adjunct Professor

• 2016 - Present

Teaching the course: Salary Arbitration in Professional Sports: An intensive examination of Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League’s salary arbitration procedures.

Salary Arbitration Coach

• Dec 2015 - Present

St. Johns won the 10th Annual Baseball Arbitration Competition and won the Oral Advocacy Award and were runners-up in the 9th Annual Baseball Arbitration CompetitionSt. John's finished in the top 8 of the Hockey Arbitration Competition of Canada in 2016

SportsMoney Contributor

• Apr 2018 - Oct 2020

Contributor

• Jul 2013 - Apr 2016

Attorney

• May 2014 - Jun 2015

I worked extensively with corporate and financial clients, providing services ranging from general counsel services, intellectual property, corporate governance, real estate, entity creation and structure, marketing and endorsements, dispute resolution, banking and finance, and contract drafting and negotiation. I also worked closely with sport leagues, associations, and agents, providing services ranging from general counsel services, corporate and league governance, intellectual property, player transfers, contract negotiations, market analysis, marketing and endorsements, and dispute resolution. While at Campbell I was privileged to help my clients in maintaining and furthering corporate and strategic agreements with organizations such as: USA Hockey, Hockey Canada, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, American Hockey Coaches Association and many others. Show less

National Governing Body Organizational Development Specialist

• Jun 2013 - Dec 2013

I worked extensively on athlete and coach selection procedures for the Olympic Games and other international events. I participated in NGB arbitrations and internal grievances. I also assisted in the development of anti-doping policies as part of a USOC - USADA working group. I worked closely with NGBs to ensure compliance with the U.S. Olympic Committee’s policies and regulations. I also assisted the USOC working group for SafeSport in outreach efforts, research and developing policies and procedures. Show less

Legal Extern

• Jan 2013 - May 2013

I worked extensively on athlete and coach selection procedures for the Olympic Games and other international events. I participated in NGB arbitrations and internal grievances. I worked closely with NGBs to ensure compliance with the U.S. Olympic Committee’s policies and regulations.

Volunteer Attorney

• Dec 2011 - Dec 2013

Legislative Committee

• Sep 2011 - Nov 2013

Associate Attorney

• May 2012 - Sep 2012

Loss Mitigation analyst

• Nov 2011 - Feb 2012

Student Researcher

• Jan 2011 - Mar 2011

Developing research and composing a chapter for Professor Bernard’s book with regards to how the NCAA regulates sports agents. Developing research and composing a chapter for Professor Bernard’s book with regards to how the NCAA regulates sports agents.

Legal Intern

• Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

Ensure the University is in compliance with NAIA rules and regulations, as well as ensuring corporate sponsors and manufactures are in compliance with the Universities licensing agreement Ensure the University is in compliance with NAIA rules and regulations, as well as ensuring corporate sponsors and manufactures are in compliance with the Universities licensing agreement

Graduate Assistant

• Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

Developed and assisted the organization with efforts to reform and enhance the Colorado education policy Developed and assisted the organization with efforts to reform and enhance the Colorado education policy