Sports Law are the laws, regulations, and judicial decisions that govern sports and athletes.
What Sport Lawyer does ?
A “sports lawyer,” is the one who represents a wide variety of clients who need legal advice and representation that usually requires knowledge of several areas of law, but mainly in the contexts of the sport ( Athletes, International Federations, Agents, Coaches, Referees etc.)
Areas that Sports Law covers :
- Labor ( Employment contract drafting, reviewing , negotiating); - Contracts ( Endorsements and sponsorship deals etc ); - Anti-doping violations; - Match- fixing violations; - Representation in front of the CAS, BAT, DRC etc . - A legal opinion on any subject matter related to a sporting body: - Antitrust; - Discrimination ; - Tort;
Elena has received her Masters in Law , an L.L.M in International Comparative Sports Law from St. Johns University & ISDE.
She also has a Law Degree from Ukrainian University .
- Elena also has an MSA ( Masters in Sports Management) .
- Elena was a legal Intern in such prestigious Sports Law firms like :
- Bichara e Motta Advogados , Sao Paulo, Brazil ; - Libra Law, Lausanne , Switzerland ;
- Elena bring to the table her inside knowledge as a former professional athlete , compiled with a professional Sports Law degree . This combination is quiet rare nowadays and makes Elena unique in this way .
- Elena will be happy to advise and assist you in any matter you may have relating your Sports Law needs.