ArentFox Schiff has expanded its presence in the sports and corporate legal sectors with the addition of Phillip Gharabegian to its sports industry group. As announced on Monday, Gharabegian has joined the firm’s Los Angeles office, reinforcing their corporate and securities practice.
Gharabegian is renowned for his expertise in handling high-profile media rights agreements involving major sports leagues such as the NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS. His move to ArentFox Schiff follows his previous role as the deputy general counsel at FanDuel Sports Network. The addition of Gharabegian signifies the firm’s commitment to strengthening its capabilities and influence in the sports legal arena.
Joining him in this shift is Cheyenne Rodriguez, who has assumed the role of associate at the firm. ArentFox Schiff’s announcement of these strategic hires underscores their focus on acquiring top talent to provide comprehensive legal services to their clients in the competitive media and sports industries.
The original announcement and further details can be found on the Bloomberg Law website.