Nixon Peabody Partners Nic Mayne, and Shaziah Singh are speaking at the 2026 Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) Annual Conference.
Details from the website
Lights, Camera, Contracts: When Sports Becomes the Studio System
May 15, 2026 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Nic Mayne, Speaker
This panel will explore the emerging legal challenges at the center of this shift, including sports team production studio ventures, new performer and likeness protections under SAG-AFTRA, athlete-driven content and media rights, artificial intelligence in sports storytelling and production, and the evolving business models behind sports documentaries, series, and streaming distribution. It will also examine the critical role of music copyrights in sports content—covering licensing for broadcast and streaming, synchronization rights in documentaries and branded content, ownership and clearance issues, and how music can drive both monetization and legal risk in modern sports media.
Beyond Traditional Ownership: How Private Equity is Growing the Sports Investment Landscape
May 15, 2026 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Shaziah Singh, Speaker
Private equity has rapidly reshaped the sports industry, moving from a peripheral player to a driving force behind team acquisitions, league‑level investments, and the expansion of global sports portfolios. This session explores how PE firms are redefining ownership models, influencing governance structures, and accelerating the commercialization of sports asset.
For more information and to register, visit the conference website.