Eric Fishman

Eric is widely regarded as the go-to counsel for high-profile clients navigating complex transactional and litigation matters across the sports, media, and entertainment sectors. His leadership has been instrumental in expanding the firm’s reach into cutting-edge areas, including private equity investments in sports franchises, and innovative endorsement and licensing deals. 

Client Work

Athletes

Eric is well known for representing many of the world’s top athletes, including Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Aryna Sabalenka, Laremy Tunsil, Jay Williams, Cole Anthony, Mark Jackson, Johnny Furphy, and Milos Raonic. He advises his clients and their various entities on virtually all legal issues, including some of the largest ever sneaker and brand endorsement deals, as well as corporate investment, intellectual property, joint venture, and dispute resolution matters. 

Investments in the Sports, Media and Entertainment Industries

Eric represents private equity, venture firms and individuals in making investments and acquisitions in sports, media, and entertainment companies, including advising LRMR Ventures (the family office of LeBron James and Maverick Carter) and SC Holdings in their acquisition of MADE Hoops, a youth basketball event operator.

Sports Agencies and Leagues

Eric represents some of the largest and most influential sports agencies, including Klutch Sports Group, LIFT Sports Management, and Team Playmaker, in employment, intellectual property, litigation, and general corporate matters. Eric also counsels sports leagues, such as the Premier Lacrosse League.

Media and Collectible Companies

Eric represents various sports media and collectible companies, including Boardroom 35, LLC, Just Women’s Sports, Improbable Media (owned by Giannis Antetokounmpo), and Cllct, Inc. (owned by Darren Rovell), advising them on all facets of their businesses, including capital raises, data privacy issues, and marketing and endorsement deals.

Celebrities and Artists

In the entertainment industry, Eric represents celebrities and artists such as Virgil Abloh’s Estate, David LaChapelle, 21 Savage, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Mark Ronson, Mike Posner, Melanie Martinez, and Lily Kwong.