Fox Rothschild LLP has announced that Christian S. Dennie has joined the firm’s Dallas office as a partner in the Entertainment & Sports Law Department.
“Christian is a known authority on the issues facing players and institutions in athletics, including professional and amateur athletes and coaches; sports organizations, leagues and associations; colleges and universities; recruiting services; sports associations; and sports equipment providers,” said Christopher I. Clark, Fox’s Dallas Office Managing Partner. “He is a fierce advocate for clients at the negotiating table and in the court room, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the firm.”
Having represented more than 300 athletes in a broad range of sports, Dennie provides advice and guidance through investigations and compliance matters, drug test appeals and policies and Title IX investigations, contracts, marketing, facilities agreements, sponsorship agreements and name, image, and likeness agreements.
He is “a trusted adviser to coaches and athletes regarding estate planning and asset protection, branding and career planning,” according to the firm. “He frequently advises professional athletes on the legal aspects of investment opportunities, entity creation and resolving and litigating disputes – including those that gain significant media attention – and often serves as outside general counsel.”
Dennie has also conducted investigations for fraud, embezzlement, sexual misconduct and harassment, violations of NCAA rules, alleged improper treatment and harassment of athletes, construction fatalities, human resources, and employment matters, as well as misconduct in secondary private schools and religious organizations.
He earned his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law and B.B.A. from Sam Houston State University.
