Leveraging its expertise in patent litigation, data privacy compliance, and commercial disputes, the Vinson & Elkins LLP practice regularly acts on behalf of major sports leagues, franchises, and media corporations. Operating out of Austin, Hilary Preston has in-depth experience in complex IP claims and is also capable of handling ecommerce matters, whilst Washington DC-based Zachary Terwilliger regularly represents clients in federal investigations and trials. In New York, Michael Kurzer specializes in technology-focused transactions and investments.

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Key clients

  • Banner Seventeen, LLC
  • Brooklyn Events Center, LLC
  • Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment LLC
  • Cavaliers Operating Company, LLC
  • Chicago Professional Sports Corporation
  • Detroit Pistons Basketball Company
  • Hornets Basketball Holdings, LLC
  • Houston Astros, LLC
  • Memphis Basketball, LLC
  • Milwaukee Bucks, LLC
  • Minnesota Timberwolves Basketball Limited
  • National Basketball Association
  • National Football Association
  • New Orleans Pelicans NBA, LLC
  • NHL Enterprises, L.P.
  • Orlando Magic, Ltd.
  • Pacers Basketball, LLC
  • Rocket Ball, Ltd.
  • San Antonio Spurs, L.L.C.
  • The Los Angeles Lakers, Inc.
  • Washington Sports & Entertainment
  • World Champions Rodeo Alliance, LLC

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Hilary Preston