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Michael Jordan, NBA Legend
Patrick Ewing, NBA Legend
Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Legend
Alonzo Mourning, NBA Legend
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics Forward
Jim Furyk, PGA Tour
George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers Tight End
DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver
Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver
Kristin Cavallari, TV Personality
David Ortiz, MLB Legend/FOX Sports
Olivia Dunne, Louisiana State University Gymnast/Influencer
Sloane Stephens, WTA Tour
Leylah Fernandez, WTA Tour
Paula Badosa, WTA Tour
Sofia Kenin, WTA Tour
Genie Bouchard, WTA Tour
Tommy Paul, ATP Tour
Brandon Nakashima, ATP Tour
Bob and Mike Bryan, ATP Tour
Steve Young, ESPN – NFL Hall of Fame
Dan Hicks, NBC Sports
Greg Olsen, FOX Sports
Mark Ingram, FOX Sports
Emanuel Sanders, NFL Network
DeMarco Murray, FOX Sports
Jay Cutler, NFL Quarterback/TV Personality
John Thompson, Jr., Georgetown University Coaching Legend
Penny Hardaway, University of Memphis Head Basketball Coach
Pete Hughes, Kansas State University Head Baseball Coach
Gary Henderson, University of Utah Head Baseball Coach
John Yurkow, University of Pennsylvania Head Baseball Coach
Mik Aoki, University of Richmond Head Baseball Coach
Andy Shay, Yale University Head Lacrosse Coach
Matt Madalon, Princeton University Head Lacrosse Coach
Kevin Warne, Georgetown University Head Lacrosse Coach
Joe Amplo, United States Naval Academy Head Lacrosse Coach
John Galloway, Jacksonville University Head Lacrosse Coach
Tim O’Donohue, United States Naval Academy Head Soccer Coach
Roger Reina, University of Pennsylvania Head Wrestling Coach
Andy Jones, Bentley University Head Ice Hockey Coach
Kerri Walsh Jennings, Olympic Gold Medalist – Beach Volleyball
Bonnie Blair, Olympic Gold Medalist – Speed Skating
Dan Jansen, Olympic Gold Medalist – Speed Skating
Kerri Strug, Olympic Gold Medalist – Gymnastics
Body Miller, Olympic Gold Medalist – Skiing
Sanya Richards-Ross, Olympic Gold Medalist – Track and Field
Summer Sanders, Olympic Gold Medalist – Swimming
Trey Hardee, Olympic Silver Medalist – Track and Field
Lolo Jones, Two Time Olympian
Aaron Sanchez, Celebrity Chef
Hugh Acheson, Celebrity Chef
Roy Choi, Celebrity Chef
Michelle Bernstein, Celebrity Chef
Tiffani Faison, Celebrity Chef
Marc Forgione, Celebrity Chef
Ludo Lefebvre, Celebrity Chef
About
Rand Sacks founded The Sacks Group, PLLC (“TSG”) in November 2007. TSG caters to athletes, agents, broadcasters, coaches, celebrities, as well as sports/entertainment events and properties. Mr. Sacks brings nearly 15 years of experience in sports management and representation to TSG. Mr. Sacks is an expert in sports and entertainment contracts, and on a daily basis, he drafts and negotiates countless types of sports and entertainment contracts. These include professional sports team contracts for coaches and athletes, college coaching contracts, marketing and endorsement agreements, representation agreements, stadium/naming rights, team/event sponsorships, and TV/movie production and talent agreements.
Current clients of TSG include Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Elton Brand, Anthony Davis, David Ortiz, Jim Furyk, Joe Buck, and Steve Young.
Before founding TSG, Mr. Sacks served as the General Counsel for WMG Management, and previously, as Assistant General Counsel for the SFX Sports Group. Former SFX-clients include: Kobe Bryant, Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, Brian Leetch, and Jerry Rice.
The aggregate value of the sports and entertainment contracts negotiated by Mr. Sacks is in excess of One Billion Dollars.
Mr. Sacks obtained his JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1996, and his BA from Emory University in 1993.
Mr. Sacks is a member of the DC Bar as well as the Sports Lawyers Association. In 2008, Mr. Sacks was elected to the Steering Committee of Arts, Entertainment, and Sports Section of the DC Bar. He is a frequent guest lecturer in colleges and law schools, and he is the author of “The Restricted Earnings Coach under Sherman Act Review,” which was published in the Spring 1997 edition of The Sports Lawyers Journal.
Services
Athlete – Professional Team – Employment Agreements
Coach – Professional Team – Employment Agreements
Executive – Professional Team – Employment Agreements
Broadcaster – Network – Employment Agreements
Agency Employment Agreements
Athlete Agent Registration
Talent – Major Motion Picture Agreements
Non-Disclosure, Non-Compete, and Confidentiality Agreements
Talent Endorsement Agreements (Including Collegiate NIL)
Talent License Agreements (Including Collegiate NIL)
Talent Appearance Agreements (Including Collegiate NIL)
Professional Sports Leagues – Group License Matters
Event Sponsorship Agreements including Event Naming Rights Agreements
Event Management Agreements
Facility Sponsorship Agreements including Facility Naming Rights Agreements
Facility-Use Agreements
Television Production Agreements
Television Rights Agreements
Television Talent Agreements
Hospitality Agreements
Real Property – Lease Agreements
Concert/Event Promotion Agreements
Corporate Consulting Agreements
Right of Publicity/Intellectual Property Infringement
Trademark and Copyright Matters
NCAA and High School Athletic Eligibility Matters
Arbitration and Mediation Matters
Sweepstakes Rules and Regulations
Dispute Settlement Agreements
Personal Service Agreements
Independent Contractor Agreements
Internet Domain Name Disputes
Talent – Web Site Agreements
The Sacks Group, PLLC provides boutique consulting services to athletes, coaches, broadcasters, celebrities, team and university executives, as well as sports/entertainment events and properties. Our clients are the lifeblood of the firm, and we strive to provide them with personalized, detailed-oriented services at highly competitive prices. Our core values include delivering the experience and skill typically found in large law firms, at a fraction of the cost.
Contact Us
Rand E. Sacks, Esq.
THE SACKS GROUP, PLLC
5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 440
Washington, DC 20015
phone 202.903.0192