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Samuel Lifton

Director, Senior Legal Counsel at Aperture Investors
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Seasoned sports management professional with a strong legal background and public speaking skills.
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Location
New York, New York, United States, US
Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Leadership
  • Sports
  • Public Relations
  • Sports Marketing
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Samuel Lifton is a seasoned professional with a strong background in sports management, public relations, and leadership. With a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Harvard Law School and a Master of Science in Sport Management from the University of Florida, Samuel has honed his skills in corporate and sports law, private equity transactions, and mediation. He has worked with various organizations, including Aperture Investors, Ropes & Gray LLP, Herrick, Feinstein LLP, and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, and has experience in managing budgets, marketing, and sales. Samuel is also a skilled public speaker and leader, with a proven track record of success in his various roles.

Experience

  • Aperture Investors
    • United States
    • Investment Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director, Senior Legal Counsel
      • Jan 2024 - Present

    • Associate Director, Senior Legal Counsel
      • Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Ropes & Gray LLP
    • New York, New York, United States
    • Associate
      • May 2021 - Jan 2023
      • New York, New York, United States

      Private Equity Transactions Associate

  • Herrick, Feinstein LLP
    • New York, New York, United States
    • Associate
      • Mar 2020 - May 2021
      • New York, New York, United States

      Corporate and Sports Law Associate

  • Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
    • New York, New York, United States
    • Associate
      • Sep 2017 - Feb 2020
      • New York, New York, United States

      Corporate Associate

  • Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
    • New York, New York, United States
    • Summer Associate
      • May 2016 - Aug 2016
      • New York, New York, United States

  • LPGA
    • Daytona Beach, Florida Area
    • Legal Intern
      • Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
      • Daytona Beach, Florida Area

      • Wrote memoranda preparing for potential antitrust and commissioner authority issues pertaining to the LPGA age eligibility restrictions for prospective members• Examined ticket back language across other major sports leagues to suggest edits and revisions to the current LPGA ticket back language

  • Boston University
    • Research Assistant to Professor Mark Pettit
      • May 2015 - Aug 2015

      -Summarized current decisions from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and Massachusetts Appeals Court to propose additions and changes to the Massachusetts Guide to Evidence

  • Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
    • Orlando, Florida Area
    • Judicial Intern
      • May 2015 - Jul 2015
      • Orlando, Florida Area

      -Researched and drafted legal memoranda and orders for judges in a variety of criminal and civil matters, including a decision on a motion for judgment of acquittal in a second degree murder trial-Reviewed pleadings and probable cause orders to help judges prepare for motion sessions and trial

  • New Forest Capital
    • Greater Boston Area
    • Summer Associate
      • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
      • Greater Boston Area

      • Researched over 100 potential transactions across a range of different sectors, from real estate to light industrial• Wrote investment summaries to help management assess strength of the transaction• Built a database of over 1,000 independent financial advisors to support proprietary deal sourcing

  • Florida Blue Key
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Honorary Tapping Chairman
      • Jan 2014 - May 2014

      • Led the Honorary Tapping Committee to determine eligibility for noteworthy individuals across the state of Florida• Coordinated membership application and subsequently inducted honorary members includingGov. Rick Scott and U.S. Rep. Thomas J. Rooney, among other top ranking state officials

    • Treasurer
      • Dec 2012 - Jan 2014

      • Elected as voting member of the Executive Board• Fundamental in managing budgets for Gator Growl, Homecoming and Speech & Debate Tournament• Recognized as Florida’s most prestigious leadership honorary

  • Fields Auto Group
    • Winter Park, Florida
    • Finance and Insurance Intern
      • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
      • Winter Park, Florida

      -Funded all BMW car sales to ensure dealership collected all accounts receivable-Developed warranty plans for potential new clients -Performed all necessary daily tasks in the Finance and Insurance Department

  • University of Florida Athletic Association
    • Student Marketing Volunteer
      • Aug 2010 - May 2013

      • Promoted the sporting events and marketed the games around campus• Worked closely with Athletic Directors to increase attendance at games• Member of the Men’s Basketball and Baseball Special Projects teams

  • Florida Panthers
    • Sunrise, FL
    • Inside Sales Intern
      • May 2012 - Aug 2012
      • Sunrise, FL

      • Led selling campaign for ticket package promoting Opening Night Sales• Learned fundamental selling software ARCHTICS• Performed office operations to help maintain and organize the entire sales staff

  • ACCENT Speaker's Bureau
    • Treasurer
      • May 2011 - Aug 2011

      Managed and allocated budget of over $470,000 for entire organizationMaintained a relationship with the finance department in order to keep accurate and up to date records of all accountsFiscally planned speaking engagements such as Shaquille O'Neal and Sandra Day O'ConnorLargest student run speaker's bureau in the nation

  • Brohats LLC
    • Founder
      • Jun 2010 - Mar 2011

      Created a product line with an interactive e-commerce websiteManaged online sales, marketing, and advertisingHandled international logistics as the company expanded

Education

  • Harvard Law School
    Doctor of Law (J.D.), cum laude
  • University of Florida
    Master of Science (M.S.), Sport Management
  • University of Florida
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sport Management, Minor in Business Administration

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