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. Drew brings an athlete's perspective, academic leadership in emerging sports and gaming law, and real-world experience helping clients win.
Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Recognized by Super Lawyers Rising Stars for Entertainment & Sports Law (2025)—one of the few attorneys in New Jersey honored in this specialized field.
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 certified NFLPA player agent. Drew founded Athlete Alumni Advantage to help retired NFL players recover disability benefits.
Video Library
Educational webinars, firm overview, and answers to your most common questions.
Webinars & Education
Estate Planning for Young Families Explained | Wills, Trusts & Protecting Your Kids
Join Drew Jacobs, Esq. for an essential discussion on estate planning for young families.
About Our Firm
Welcome to Jacobs Counsel
An introduction to our firm and how we help athletes, creators, gaming operators, and professionals.
Story of Jacobs Counsel
Learn about our journey in sports, entertainment, and gaming law.
What We Do and Who We Do it For
Discover our practice areas and the clients we serve.
Getting Started
What Happens During a Consultation Call
Get a behind-the-scenes look at what to expect during your initial consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Watch answers to the most common questions about our services.
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.
Read articles →Wealth & Estate Planning
Trust structures, asset protection, and tax planning for high earners.
Read articles →Speaking & Media Inquiries
Available for podcasts, panel discussions, conferences, and media commentary.
Topics I Speak On
- • NIL deals and athlete representation
- • 50-state gaming regulation
- • Trademark strategy for creators
- • Contract negotiation tactics
- • NFL disability benefits advocacy
- • Estate planning for athletes
- • AI in legal practice
- • Startup legal foundations
For speaking or media inquiries:
admin@jacobscounsellaw.com
Headshots and media kit available on request
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