Global Sports Advocates has announced the addition of Ryan Lipes to its team of sports law attorneys. Lipes joins the firm with extensive experience as a former federal prosecutor and as Senior Legal Counsel for the U.S. Center for SafeSport. During his time at SafeSport, Lipes secured the dismissal of a lawsuit by a suspended athlete seeking Olympic team placement just weeks before the Tokyo Games—preserving the integrity of team selection while demonstrating his ability to win high-stakes eligibility battles. Lipes also played a key role in presenting to members of Congress, preparing for Senate hearings, and drafting language for the Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020—legislation that fundamentally reshaped athlete rights in Olympic sports by codifying access to safe and abuse-free sport environments. As part of the Global Sports Advocates team, Lipes will focus on advising athletes and sports organizations navigating SafeSport issues, Olympic eligibility matters, anti-doping matters, and other sports-related legal challenges.
Global Sports Advocates Hires Former Federal Prosecutor and SafeSport Senior Legal Counsel
