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    CREDENTIALS & EXPERTISE

    Media & Recognition

    Academic leadership, industry recognition, educational content, and speaking engagements in sports, entertainment, and gaming law.

    What Makes Us Different

    We're not your typical law firm. We bring an athlete's perspective, academic leadership in emerging sports and gaming law, and real-world experience helping clients win.

    Super Lawyers Rising Stars

    Named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in the New York Metro and New Jersey markets for Entertainment & Sports Law—recognized in both major Northeast markets.

    Licensed in NY, NJ, OH

    Admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, and Ohio state courts, plus U.S. Federal Courts. Authorized to handle federal trademark and IP matters nationwide.

    Built the Program at Seton Hall Law

    As Director of Sports, Entertainment, and Gaming Initiatives at Seton Hall Law (2021-Present), Drew created one of the country's leading academic programs in sports and gaming law.

    Athlete-Lawyer Perspective

    Former Division I ACC basketball player at Boston College and former NFLPA-certified player agent. Drew founded Athlete Alumni Advantage to help retired NFL players recover disability benefits.

    What We Write About

    Real legal strategy for athletes, creators, gaming operators, and founders.

    NIL Deals & Athlete Contracts

    How to negotiate endorsement deals, protect your image rights, and avoid bad agreements.

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    Gaming Law & Compliance

    50-state regulatory breakdowns for skill gaming operators.

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    Trademark & Brand Protection

    When to file, what to protect, and how to stop copycats.

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    Outside Counsel & Business Law

    Fixed-fee general counsel, contracts, and business transactions for founders and operators.

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    Speaking & Media Inquiries

    Available for podcasts, panel discussions, conferences, and media commentary.

    Topics We Speak On

    • • NIL deals and athlete representation
    • • 50-state gaming regulation
    • • Trademark strategy for creators
    • • Contract negotiation tactics
    • • NFL disability benefits advocacy
    • • AI & Startups outside counsel
    • • AI in legal practice
    • • Startup legal foundations

    For speaking or media inquiries:

    intake@jacobscounsellaw.com

    Headshots and media kit available on request

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    Book a 15-minute case assessment to discuss your legal needs. We'll help you protect what you've built.

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