Venable Appoints Desirée Moore And Ben Stockman As Co-Leaders Of Growing Sports Law Team
By Cyber Era NG Special Correspondent
Venable LLP has announced that partners Desirée Moore and Ben Stockman have been named co-leaders of the firm’s Sports Law team. Their appointment marks a pivotal step in formalizing Venable’s deep bench of sports law attorneys, who collectively have decades of experience advising sports and sports-adjacent clients in matters spanning many areas of law.
Venable’s sports law attorneys provide comprehensive legal counsel to leagues, teams, national governing bodies, franchises, universities, municipalities, athletes, agents, and licensors across professional, NCAA, and amateur sports. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges and dynamics of the sports industry, they offer a background in the economics, venues, players, and rules that shape the game. The team’s broad range of services includes real estate, land use, construction, and environmental matters, as well as financing, sponsorships, licensing, media relations, rights of publicity, SafeSport compliance, internal investigations, labor and employment issues, and other sports-related legal concerns.
“Desirée and Ben exemplify the forward-thinking leadership and dedication to client service that define Venable,” said Stuart P. Ingis, chairman of Venable LLP. “Their combined expertise and vision will continue to elevate our Sports Law team and deliver unmatched value to our clients in this exciting and high-stakes industry.”
Venable LLP is an Am Law Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, DC, with more than 900 professionals across the US Known for its innovative solutions and client-focused approach, Venable serves as trusted counsel to corporations, nonprofits, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide. The firm’s robust capabilities span business law, regulatory compliance, litigation, and intellectual property.
