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    Drew Jacobs, Esq.—Founder of Jacobs Counsel

    Andrew R. Jacobs, Esq.

    Founder & Managing Attorney—Jacobs Counsel LLC

    I walked on to Boston College basketball, competed in the ACC, and learned what it means to prepare for moments that matter. After law school, I joined Seton Hall Law to direct the Sports, Entertainment & Gaming Initiatives and now serve as Director of the Annual Gaming Law Bootcamp—one of the largest in the country. I founded Jacobs Counsel to give operators the same thing I wanted as a walk-on: someone who takes your deal as seriously as you do.

    Drew founded the firm. Today the Jacobs Counsel team serves gaming and betting operators, AI and startup companies, and sports, athletes, and creators—pairing senior legal judgment with modern AI workflows and personal attention on every matter. About the firm →

    Expertise hubAbout the Firm

    Credentials & Recognition

    • Licensed in New York, New Jersey & Ohio
    • Super Lawyers Rising Star—New York Metro & New Jersey
    • Director, Sports, Entertainment & Gaming Initiatives—Seton Hall Law
    • Creator & Director, Annual Gaming Law Bootcamp
    • Former Division I Athlete—Boston College (ACC)

    Education

    Boston College

    B.S., Carroll School of Management (Honors)—Former D1 Basketball Walk-On

    University of Miami School of Law

    1L year (2018–2019)

    Seton Hall University School of Law

    J.D. (2021)

    Practice Areas

    Bar Admissions, Appointments & Recognition

    Bar Admissions

    • New Jersey (2021)
    • Ohio (2023)
    • New York (2024)

    Academic Appointments

    • Director, Sports, Entertainment & Gaming Initiatives—Seton Hall University School of Law
    • Director, Annual Seton Hall Gaming Law Bootcamp (7th year, 150+ attendees, sponsored by FanDuel and BetMGM)

    Awards & Recognition

    • Super Lawyers Rising Star—New Jersey (Entertainment & Sports Law)
    • Super Lawyers Rising Star—New York Metro (Entertainment & Sports Law)

    Affiliations & Published Work

    • New York State Bar Association
    • New Jersey State Bar Association
    • Ohio State Bar Association
    • Symposium Editor, Seton Hall Legislative Journal

    Building the Next Generation of Sports & Gaming Law

    Straight out of law school, Drew was hired to direct Seton Hall Law's sports, entertainment, and gaming law program. He developed curriculum, brought in industry practitioners, and positioned the school as a national leader in these emerging sectors.

    He now serves as Director of the Annual Seton Hall Gaming Law Bootcamp, which attracts 150+ attendees and has become a key pipeline for legal talent entering the space.

    Licensed Jurisdictions

    Who is Drew Jacobs?

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where did Drew Jacobs go to law school?
    Drew Jacobs earned his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2021. He attended the University of Miami School of Law for his 1L year (2018–2019) before transferring to Seton Hall. He earned his undergraduate degree from Boston College's Carroll School of Management Honors Program in 2016, where he was a Division I basketball player in the ACC.

    What states is Drew Jacobs licensed to practice law in?
    Drew Jacobs is licensed to practice law in New Jersey (admitted 2021), Ohio (admitted 2023), and New York (admitted 2024).

    What does Drew Jacobs teach at Seton Hall Law?
    Drew Jacobs is Director of the Sports, Entertainment & Gaming Initiatives at Seton Hall University School of Law and Director of the Annual Seton Hall Gaming Law Bootcamp, now in its 7th year. The Bootcamp draws 150+ attendees and is sponsored by FanDuel and BetMGM.

    What was Drew Jacobs' background before founding Jacobs Counsel?
    Before founding Jacobs Counsel, Drew was a Division I basketball player at Boston College in the ACC and an NFLPA-Certified Contract Advisor representing professional athletes. The athlete and agent experience informs Jacobs Counsel's approach to NIL deals, revenue-share contracts, and post-career planning for current and retired athletes.

    What types of clients does Jacobs Counsel represent?
    Jacobs Counsel represents startups (particularly AI and SaaS companies), athletes (NIL and revenue-share), content creators, gaming operators, and hospitality businesses. The firm offers fixed-fee engagements and is licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Ohio.

    What awards has Drew Jacobs received?
    Drew Jacobs has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in both New Jersey and the New York Metro area, in the Entertainment & Sports Law category.

    Why is the firm called 'AI-native'?
    Jacobs Counsel was built from day one to use AI tools across the practice — not bolted on top of a traditional firm. This means faster turnarounds, fixed-fee pricing, and more attorney time spent on strategy and judgment instead of repetitive drafting.

    Work With Drew

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