Athlete Endorsement Contracts

Endorsements are more than paychecks, they’re brand partnerships that shape public image, career trajectory, and long-term earning power. At Isaboke Law Firm, we negotiate, draft, and review athlete endorsement contracts to ensure your image rights, compensation, and obligations are fully protected.

Whether you’re a professional athlete, a rising college star, or an agent representing sports talent, we deliver ironclad agreements that balance opportunity with legal security.

Endorsements in the NIL Era

With Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights reshaping collegiate athletics and professional endorsements becoming more lucrative than ever, athletes are no longer just competitors, they’re brands.

We help athletes and their teams:

  • Secure fair compensation for promotional work, appearances, and licensing

  • Protect against brand misuse or reputational risk

  • Negotiate exclusivity, non-competes, and category carve-outs

  • Understand scope of deliverables (social posts, commercials, signings)

  • Retain control of personal branding and social media assets

  • Ensure compliance with league, school, or NIL-specific regulations

Who We Serve

  • Professional athletes and Olympians pursuing brand collaborations

  • NCAA athletes navigating NIL deals and third-party sponsorships

  • Agents and sports managers seeking legal backing on contracts

  • Fitness influencers and trainers expanding into brand partnerships

  • Sports brands and media companies engaging athlete talent

Our team blends deep knowledge of intellectual property law, marketing law, and athlete rights to produce comprehensive, enforceable contracts.

Key Provisions in a Custom Endorsement Agreement

  • Compensation & Performance Triggers

  • Term & Renewal Options

  • Moral Clause & Reputational Protections

  • Intellectual Property & Licensing Rights

  • Use of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)

  • Exclusivity, Category Restrictions & Conflicts

  • Termination & Remedies for Breach

Don’t Just Sign. Strategize.

We don’t just check boxes, we craft endorsement contracts with foresight, leverage, and brand protection at the core. Whether it’s a local sponsorship or a global campaign, Isaboke Law Firm positions athletes for success beyond the field.

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