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Anti-Doping Rule Violations

An anti-doping rule violation can turn your world upside down. To protect your future and ensure you can continue to compete in the sport you love, turn to Global Sports Advocates. Our international anti-doping rule violation lawyers are zealous advocates for professional, collegiate, and Olympic athletes. Our legal team has the skills and experience necessary to help you clear your name so you can get back to competing as soon as possible.

Sport Integrity

Sport integrity violations involve a wide range of activities affecting fair play. Our international sports law attorneys represent clients accused of violations throughout all steps of the process, including appeals for sport integrity violations to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

FIFA Disputes

FIFA disputes can involve a wide range of issues affecting players, clubs, agents, and coaches. Our international sports law attorneys help clients take cases to the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC) or appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after internal FIFA remedies have been exhausted.

Sports Breach of Contract & Contract Disputes

Contracts govern the spectrum of sports-industry-related activities. If you’re an athlete, coach, or sports stakeholder concerned about being paid fairly by a team or sponsor, our international sports law attorneys have the skills necessary to protect your interests as you work to resolve your contract dispute or breach of contract claim.

SafeSport Violation Allegations

The U.S. Center for SafeSport is federally authorized under the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017 to protect athletes, coaches, trainers, and others involved in the Olympic and Paralympic Movement from sexual, emotional, and physical abuse. If you are a victim of misconduct, we can work with you to ensure that your complaint is fully addressed and that your rights are protected throughout the investigation. If you've been accused of a SafeSport violation, our experienced sports law attorneys can help you clear your name and protect your reputation.

Governance

Global Sports Advocates provides sport governing bodies with governance advice for best practices. Our firm also serves as outside counsel for sport governing bodies in cases involving eligibility or code of conduct violations. Contact us to get the legal support you need to ensure the long-term success of your sports organization.

Team Selection Disputes

If you've been denied a spot on a national team that you have rightfully earned under the selection procedures, or you are in jeopardy of being replaced on the team, our experienced international sports law attorneys can help. GSA can advocate for your interests throughout the dispute resolution process to restore your spot on the team.

Sports Arbitration or Litigation

Global Sports Advocates represents athletes, agents, governing bodies, and companies in arbitration or litigation related to a wide range of sports issues—including salary, endorsement, or athlete eligibility cases. Our firm handles cases before the Court of Arbitration for Sport and other domestic or international sports bodies, as well as federal or state courts. Schedule a consultation to learn how we can help you efficiently and effectively address your legal concerns.

Name, Image, and Likeness

The most marketable tool for an athlete is their right of publicity, also known as their name, image, and likeness (NIL). If your right of publicity is being violated or used without your consent, our sports law attorneys can help you protect your personal brand and ensure that you are fairly compensated for the unauthorized use of your right of publicity.

NCAA Eligibility

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has strict requirements for incoming student-athletes as well as current players who wish to maintain their eligibility. If your eligibility is at risk because of an anti-doping violation, our experienced sports law attorneys can provide the legal assistance you need to ensure that you're able to continue your education while pursuing your athletic dreams.