Select Client List
Michael Jordan, NBA Legend
Patrick Ewing, NBA Legend
Alonzo Mourning, NBA Legend
Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Legend
Otto Porter, Washington Wizards Forward
Jeff Green, Orlando Magic Forward
Jim Furyk, PGA Tour
Jay Cutler, Miami Dolphins Quarterback
Greg Olsen, Carolina Panthers Tight end
Emanuel Sanders, Denver Broncos Wide Receiver
DeMarco Murray, Tennessee Titans Running Back
Mark Ingram, New Orleans Saints Running Back
David Ortiz, MLB Legend
George Springer, Houston Astros Outfielder
Carlos Correa, Houston Astros Shortstop
Justin Turner, Los Angeles Dodgers Third Baseman
Madison Bumgarner, San Francisco Giants Pitcher
Bob and Mike Bryan, ATP Tour
Sam Querrey, ATP Tour
Genie Bouchard, WTA Tour
Steve Young, ESPN – NFL Hall of Fame
Dan Hicks, NBC Sports
John Thompson, Jr., Georgetown Coaching Legend
Tim O’Toole, University of California Assistant Basketball Coach
Luke Fickell, University of Cincinnati Head Football Coach
Ken Niamatalolo, Navy Head Football Coach
Kevin O’Sullivan, University of Florida Head Baseball 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
Trey Hardee, Olympic Silver Medalist – Decathlon
Lolo Jones, Two Time Olympian
John Besh, Celebrity Chef
Marcus Samuelsson, Celebrity Chef
Mike Isabella, Celebrity Chef
Aaron Sanchez, Celebrity Chef
Hugh Acheson, Celebrity Chef
About
Rand Sacks founded The Sacks Group, PLLC (“TSG”) in November 2007. TSG is a highly-specialized boutique law firm, focused entirely within the sports and entertainment industries. 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, Anthony Davis, Elton Brand, David Ortiz, Jim Furyk, Troy Aikman, 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
Talent License Agreements
Talent Appearance Agreements
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 is a highly specialized, boutique law firm that provides legal and 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 720
Washington, DC 20015
rand.sacks@thesacksgroupllc.com
phone 202.721.7284
fax 202.686.5050