Practice Areas
CIF Eligibility & Transfer Appeals
CIF bylaws are dense, inconsistently applied, and often misunderstood — and the consequences for families are real. A single misapplied rule can cost a student a season, scholarship exposure, or postseason participation. We cut through the noise and handle the full lifecycle of CIF disputes, including:
Transfer Eligibility (Bylaw 207)
Athletically Motivated Allegations (Bylaw 510)
Academy / Club Affiliation Issues
Pre-Enrollment Contact & Recruiting Accusations
Hardship Waivers
Multi-Student / Program-Wide Investigations
Section Office and State CIF Appeals Panel Hearings
We prepare briefs, assemble declarations, guide families through the process, and argue appeals directly. Our goal is simple: restore student eligibility and protect athletic opportunity.
NCAA & NAIA Compliance
The college athletics landscape changes weekly. Whether transitioning from high school to college or navigating current eligibility requirements, we help families, athletes, and institutions stay aligned with complex NCAA/NAIA regulations, including:
Amateurism certification
Transfer portal guidance
Scholarship and roster rules
Academic eligibility requirements
Recruiting regulations and compliance audits
Institutional rules interpretations
We keep athletes eligible — and programs compliant.
NIL & Amateurism
NIL opportunities are expanding rapidly, and so are the risks. We provide strategic guidance for student-athletes, parents, and small businesses entering NIL sponsorships or marketing deals. Our services include:
Reviewing and negotiating NIL contracts
Ensuring compliance with CIF/NCAA/NAIA rules
Structuring brand partnerships
Protecting intellectual property and personal branding
Advising families on tax and reporting considerations
We help athletes maximize NIL rights without jeopardizing eligibility.
Representation for Coaches & Schools
Coaches and school administrators face increasing scrutiny around transfers, recruiting allegations, boundary issues, and parent complaints. We represent programs across California in:
Recruiting and “pre-enrollment contact” investigations
Player transfer disputes
Program-wide compliance reviews
Staff discipline matters
Administrative hearings
Drafting internal policies and communication protocols
We protect reputations, stabilize programs, and ensure compliance across every level of high-school athletics.
Sports-Related Litigation
When disputes escalate, we bring deep litigation experience to bear. Our practice covers:
Eligibility-related injunctions (TROs, preliminary injunctions)
Defamation and reputational harm
Contract disputes (coaches, trainers, NIL parties)
School district and Section Office conflicts
Safety and liability matters involving athletic programs
We litigate strategically to secure outcomes that protect both athletic careers and long-term opportunities.
Liability & Risk
Schools, club programs, and training centers face complex exposure. We help administrators and coaches assess and control risk by providing:
Policy and handbook drafting
Safety and supervision protocols
Facility and event liability assessments
Program audits for CIF/NCAA compliance
Insurance and waiver strategies
We keep programs protected so coaches and athletes can stay focused on performance.
Digital Media & Technology
Sports programs increasingly rely on digital tools — video platforms, recruiting databases, analytics trackers, wearable data — each carrying unique compliance obligations. We advise athletes, parents, and programs on:
Data privacy and athlete biometric data
Video, statistical, and recruiting platform compliance
Social media and branding risks
E-commerce and online merchandise for student-athletes