In the world of sports, private equity and investment funds are now playing a major role. These corporate interests are heavily involved in shaping the sports landscape, particularly in college athletics. The rise of women’s sports is also becoming increasingly popular and profitable.
Brad Karp, chairman of Paul Weiss, has highlighted the growing importance of sports practices in Biglaw firms. He emphasized that lawyers play a crucial role in navigating the nuanced legal judgments and interpretations that come with these media rights deals. Karp predicts that these trends will continue to shape the future of the sports industry.
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