North America - United States • Industry focus
Vinson & Elkins LLP
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