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Legal
Services
At Momentum Legal, we deliver more than just legal services—we provide the clarity, protection, and momentum you need to succeed. Whether you're closing a venture deal, navigating NIL opportunities, or building institutional compliance, our mission is to turn your complex challenges into lasting opportunities. We help you move forward with confidence and security.
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Corporate & Venture Transactions
Navigate complex corporate and venture transactions with clarity and confidence. From initial formation to strategic financing, M&A, and ongoing corporate counsel, we structure, negotiate, and protect your business interests, ensuring a foundation for sustained growth.
Key Services:
- Entity Formation and Structuring: LLCs, C‑Corps, partnerships, governance documents.
- Venture Financings & Investor Transactions: Represent VC funds, startups, and investors in debt and equity financings.
- Mergers & Acquisitions: Buy‑side and sell‑side legal counsel for acquisitions, joint ventures, asset sales.
- Equity Matters: Founder Equity Structuring & Initial Issuances, Stock Option Grants, ESOP Creation and Resizing, Secondary Transactions & Equity Transfers.
- Fractional General Counsel:
- •Day-to-day legal advisory for founders and executive teams
- •Corporate governance, board support, and compliance oversight
- •Strategic legal guidance on growth, risk, and operations
Commercial & Technology Transactions
Modern businesses are powered by technology, data, and scalable commercial relationships. Momentum Legal counsels companies on the structuring, negotiation, and execution of technology-driven and commercial transactions that support scale, protect intellectual property, and align legal risk with business objectives. From software and licensing deals to strategic partnerships and complex commercial arrangements, we deliver practical, deal-ready solutions for fast-moving businesses.
Key Services:
- Technology licensing & SaaS agreements
- Software development & integration agreements
- Data, API, and platform agreements
- Commercial vendor, supplier, and customer contracts
- Sponsorship, brand, and endorsement agreements
- Strategic partnerships & joint ventures
- IP-driven revenue, referral, and commercialization arrangements
- Sports-tech and NIL-related commercial deals
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) & Student-Athlete Representation
For student‑athletes, we are more than just legal counsel; we are your strategic legal muscle. We safeguard your eligibility while building your brand, providing practical NIL guidance, future-proof contract negotiation, and robust business structuring. Maximize today's opportunities and confidently prepare for a lasting career.
Key Services:
- NIL Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Endorsements, sponsorships, appearances, social media deals.
- Brand & IP Protection: Trademark filings, publicity rights, licensing deals.
- Business Formation for Student-Athletes: LLC or S‑corps for NIL income management.
- Tax & Compliance Guidance: 1099 vs W‑2 considerations, NCAA/CSC compliance alignment.
- Long‑Term Planning: Transitioning from college NIL to professional contracts, equity stakes, and royalties.
NIL Collective Representation
In a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, NIL collectives demand proactive and precise legal strategy. We provide comprehensive support for governance, compliance, donor agreements, and athlete contracts, ensuring your programs remain credible, competitive, and sustainable.
Key Services:
- Entity Structuring: For‑profit vs nonprofit, tax strategy, governance.
- Compliance Policies: NIL rule navigation, NCAA & CSC regulatory alignment.
- Contract Infrastructure: Templates for athlete deals, donor agreements, sponsorship partnerships.
- Ongoing Legal Counsel: Monthly retainer services for compliance monitoring, contract drafting, and governance updates.
- Audits & Risk Reviews: Annual compliance audits for donor reassurance and institutional credibility.
Brand & Sponsor Advisory
Brands partnering with athletes face distinct legal and regulatory complexities. We empower sponsors and agencies to structure impactful deals, protect their brands, and expertly navigate NIL and advertising regulations, ensuring effective and fully compliant campaigns.
Key Services:
- Athlete Sponsorship Deals: Negotiation, drafting, compliance checks.
- Campaign Structuring: Social media, merchandise, appearances, joint ventures.
- IP & Licensing Agreements: Co‑branding, trademarks, content rights.
- Regulatory Compliance: State law, NCAA rules, FTC advertising guidelines.
University & Institutional Counsel
Colleges and athletic departments are navigating the unprecedented shifts of the NIL era. We provide essential policy drafting, comprehensive compliance training, and rigorous contract oversight. Our expertise protects your institution, supports your student‑athletes, and preserves the integrity of your programs.
Key Services:
- Policy Drafting: NIL handbooks, compliance guides, contract templates.
- Workshops & Training: For compliance officers, athletes, and coaches.
- Third‑Party Risk Management: Vetting contracts with collectives and sponsors.
- Legal Audits: Assessing NIL ecosystem for compliance and reputational risk.
- Strategic Advisory: Supporting schools in revenue‑sharing and post‑House v. NCAA transition.
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Schedule a free consultation to discuss how our legal services can support your goals and drive your success forward.