Sports and Entertainment Law

Sports and Entertainment Law

About Mavacy

We provide strategic legal counsel for talent, teams, and brands.

With deep experience in sports and entertainment law, Mavacy delivers strategic, reliable legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of athletes, creators, teams, and brands—combining industry insight with a modern, client-first approach.

About Our Approach

Strategic legal guidance that supports our business goals.

Risk Mitigation

Identify nieks early and implement proactive strategies to protect your business.

Business-Focused Solutions

Legal solutions tailored to your industry, objectives, and long-term vision

Trusted Partnership

We work as an extension of your team-responsive, reliable, and results driven

Highlights of services

A trusted legal partner focused on strategic counsel and compliance for the sports and entertainment industry.

We support athletes, sports teams, artists, and creatives with contract negotiation, IP protection, and strategic advice. Your brand, your rights, and your future are legally secure.

Meet Our Team
Fully experienced sports and entertainment law team
Get strategic, dedicated legal services tailored to the business of sports and entertainment.
  • Drafting and negotiating endorsement and talent contracts
  • Intellectual property protection for creative work
  • Licensing, royalties, and brand monetization strategy
  • Legal guidance on publicity, likeness, and media rights
  • Dispute resolution in entertainment and athletic ventures
  • Negotiating contracts and endorsements
  • Protecting IP and likeness rights
  • Navigating royalty and licensing deals
  • Managing disputes or reputation issues
  • Structuring long-term brand strategies
  • Forming business entities and joint ventures
 

At Mavacy, we work across the full spectrum of the sports and entertainment wAt Mavacy, we serve the entire spectrum of the sports and entertainment industry – from professional athletes and coaches to musicians, influencers, production companies, and media brands. We customize our legal strategies to your specific goals, making sure your rights are safeguarded and your brand is positioned for growth.orld – from pro athletes and coaches to musicians, influencers, production companies, and media brands. We tailor our legal strategies to your unique goals, ensuring your rights are protected and your brand is positioned to grow.

We combine top-tier legal experience with a modern, business-minded approach that aligns with the fast pace of the sports and entertainment industries. At Mavacy, you’re not just getting a lawyer- you’re gaining a strategic partner who understands your brand, your vision, and the evolving dynamics of your industry.

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Schedule a confidential consultation with one of our legal professionals. Whether you’re facing a new legal challenge, planning ahead, or need ongoing guidance, we’ll help you identify the right strategy for your situation.

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Personalized Guidance

Solutions tailored to your specific needs.

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THE ATTORNEYS YOU CAN COUNT ON

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Behind every successful client relationship is a team of experienced attorneys committed to providing practical legal solutions. Explore the professionals who specialize in this practice area and are ready to help you achieve your goals.

Michael S. Melfi

Attorney & Founder

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Martin T. Shepherd

Managing Partner

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Hailey Walker

Paralegal & Legal Operations Coordinator

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Contract & Endorsement Negotiation

We draft and negotiate talent, endorsement, and appearance agreements that protect your rights and maximize your value.

Intellectual Property & Likeness Protection

From trademarks to image rights, we secure and enforce the legal protections your brand and creative work deserve.

Licensing, Royalties & Brand Monetization

We help you structure licensing deals and royalty agreements that unlock long-term earning potential across platforms.

Entity Formation & Strategic Ventures

Whether launching a brand or partnering with others, we guide you in forming business entities and joint ventures built for growth.

YOUR BUSINESS. OUR LEGAL STRATEGY.

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Whether you’re launching, scaling, or navigating legal challenges, our experienced attorneys provide practical guidance tailored to your business goals.

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