Little League® International has announced Brian J. Bluth as its new Deputy General Counsel. “I have had the privilege of knowing Brian Bluth as an attorney for more than 20 years, having worked both with him and across the table from him on various cases,” said Joy Reynolds McCoy, Little League Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. “Throughout that time, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism, integrity, and insight. Brian is one of the most highly respected attorneys in Lycoming County and is recognized across Pennsylvania as a skilled professional.” In his role as Deputy General Counsel, Bluth will report to the Chief Legal Officer and assist with the legal affairs of the entire organization, and will also be responsible for working on various contracts, assisting with litigation, providing legal compliance, and limiting risk exposure.
Before joining Little League, Bluth honed his abilities while working for Williamsport-based McCormick Law Firm, overseeing medical malpractice defense litigation on behalf of Pennsylvania hospitals, health systems, physicians, and nurses. Additionally, Bluth defended complex civil cases on behalf of insurance carriers, manufacturers, corporations, non-profits, municipal entities, and institutions of higher education. Since 2013, he has been a Solicitor to Lycoming County Prison, working in areas including Constitutional law and civil rights defense. He has served as President of both the Lycoming Law Association and the Middle District Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. As part of its pro bono mediation program, Bluth is a certified mediator for the Middle District federal court. Bluth also brings more than five years of experience as an Adjunct Instructor at the University of St. Francis, Lycoming College, and Pennsylvania College of Technology.
Bluth graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in biology, concentration in genetics, and in 2001, he graduated cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law with a J.D. and an Advanced Certificate in health law.
Gafoor, Lucentem Recognized by Legal 500 Among Canada’s Top Sports Law Firms
Layth Gafoor, founder of Lucentem Sports & Entertainment Law, has been named a Top Lawyer in Sports & Entertainment Law by Legal 500, while his firm earned recognition as one of Canada’s Leading Law Firms in the category.
The distinction places Lucentem among just eight firms nationwide to receive the honor, and notably, the only firm on the list dedicated exclusively to sports and entertainment law. The rankings are based on independent market research and client feedback, underscoring both the firm’s subject-matter expertise and its reputation among clients. Gafoor, a sports and entertainment executive and general counsel at hxouse, has built a career at the intersection of law, business and culture. In addition to leading Lucentem, he serves as an adjunct law professor and recently completed his term as president of the Sports Lawyers Association, reflecting a broader commitment to advancing the profession.
In announcing the recognition, Gafoor credited the firm’s focused approach and client relationships as key drivers of its success. “This distinction reflects the strength of our work and the high degree of client satisfaction we strive to deliver,” he said. “Being the only firm in this group that practices exclusively in sports and entertainment law is a testament to our team’s passion and specialized expertise.”
Lucentem advises clients across the sports and entertainment industries on a range of legal and business matters, positioning itself as a boutique firm with a targeted, industry-specific practice.
