A New Model for Legal Services: How Sports Organizations Can Embrace Subscription-Based Outside General Counsel Services

By Sarah Pack In recent years, sports organizations—whether teams, leagues, conferences, or governing bodies—have increasingly sought innovative legal solutions to meet the complex demands of their operations. From player contracts and labor relations to intellectual property, sponsorship agreements, and compliance with ever-evolving regulations, the scope of legal needs is immense. The traditional outside general counsel (OGC) model, with its often exorbitant hourly rates and unpredictab