Boasting a multi-disciplinary offering capable of advising on both transactional and contentious issues, Ashurst Perkins Coie are regularly called upon by a deep roster of clients spanning major league teams, college athletic programs, and sports tech companies. The firm continues to advise both broadcasters and streaming platforms on high-value media rights agreements. In New York, Shirin Malkani has a strong track record advising start-up leagues and major league franchises on media and governance issues. Seattle-based Kirk Soderquist fronts the firm’s IP offering, with regular instructions on sponsorship matters, while Nicola Menaldo, who is also operates out of Seattle, has an established practice handling tech and privacy mandates.
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Testimonials
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- 'This practice is among the best I’ve worked with on a number of levels. They are knowledgeable, with subject-matter expertise and perspective on both legal and business issues. They work incredibly hard, are reliable, and exceed expectations around deadlines. They are collegial and consistently find ways to integrate appropriately into our internal teams, which has drawn praise from both legal and business stakeholders. A true asset to our in-house legal team.'
- 'The first quality is trust. I have full confidence in the team’s ability to arrive at the right answer and provide appropriate counsel. I feel a level of partnership on our projects that positions the in-house team for success while providing a high level of support to internal client teams. The depth of knowledge and deep bench of lawyers such as Shirin Malkani, Divya Taneja, John Delaney, Ali Mirsaidi, and others has been phenomenal.'
- 'The practice is very knowledgeable about industry standards and best practices.'
- 'The individuals who work on my company’s matters are very diligent, dedicated, and well-versed. They have strong expertise and a sound understanding of our business model. They are also quite efficient with the time spent per matter.'
Key clients
- LA Clippers
- Seattle Seahawks
- The Baseball Club of Seattle (d/b/a The Seattle Mariners)
- Portland Thorns
- Dallas Mavericks
- SportsMarkIt
- University of Oregon
- Memorial Stadium Redevelopment LLC
- National Pickleball League
- Torneos y Competencias S.A.
- ScoreFX
- Weigel Broadcasting
Practice head
Shirin Malkani; Nicola Menaldo; Jamie Schafer; Kirk Soderquist
Other key lawyers
Kris Wilson; Divya Taneja; John Delaney; Ali Mirsaidi