Proskauer, and its internationally recognized sports practice, has announced that Jason Krochak has been promoted to partner within Sports Group, part of a promotions class of 12 lawyers from across the Firm’s practices and offices.
“Jason is an outstanding lawyer who has shown a tremendous commitment to serving the needs of our clients. He has developed a deep understanding of the sports industry having represented leagues, teams, private equity firms, financial institutions, gaming companies and corporate sponsors in a wide variety of matters,” said Joseph M. Leccese, Chairman Emeritus of the Firm and Co-Chair of the Sports Group.
Krochak has been with Proskauer since he joined as a summer associate in 2011 and has worked on many transformative deals, including the formation of “FOX Bet”, a first-of-its-kind media and sports wagering partnership in the U.S. between The Stars Group and FOX Sports, multiple MLS expansions, the sales of the Carolina Panthers and Miami Marlins, the creation of All Elite Wrestling, and the acquisition by OL Groupe of Reign FC in the NWSL.
In addition, he regularly represents the National Basketball Association, Major League Soccer, Soccer United Marketing, the Atlantic Coast Conference, and the WTA Tour, as well as a number of professional sports teams and their owners.
