Ryan is an American attorney at Lake Law Group, LLC and a sports consultant at Beyond the Playbook. He works extensively on ice hockey, soccer, baseball, basketball and Olympic movement issues. Ryan is also an Adjunct Professor at St. John’s University School of Law.
Ryan works on a variety of issues including player market analysis, contract negotiations, advanced statistics, salary arbitrations, operating and governing policies, SafeSport matters, athlete disputes and athlete selection procedures. Ryan also works closely with agents representing athletes in ice hockey, soccer, baseball, and basketball.
In the past, Ryan worked as the general counsel to the Canadian Women’s Hockey League and the American Collegiate Hockey Association. Ryan also worked in the SafeSport and Legal departments at the United States Olympic Committee.
Practice areas
Ryan has worked extensively with a variety of entities ranging from large international sport corporations to small start-up entrepreneurs. Whether you are a small start-up business, or a large corporation Ryan will be able to accurately and effectively advise you and help grow your business. Ryan has extensive experience in a variety of different areas including by-law formation, franchises development, real estate, retail development and international expansion.
10 years, 100 cases
10 years, 20 cases
Ryan is highly skilled in dealing with the unique legal issues that arise in the sports field. Ryan has worked on national team selection procedures, national governing body grievances and issues dealing with the protection of minor children. Ryan also works closely with sport agents, and their athletes to ensure that the rights of the athletes are protected.
10 years, 40 cases
10 years, 5 cases
Ryan has worked extensively on international legal issues. We have worked with compliance with a multitude of legal structures. Whether it is navigating the complexities of the corporate laws of China, or bringing a case before the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne Switzerland, or filing applications for visas the Ryan will be able to accommodate your needs.
9 years, 3 cases
Languages spoken
English
Lake Law Group, LLC.
1616 17th street
suite 262
Denver, CO, 80202
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CO | Active | 2011 | 11/10/2020 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Lake Law Group, LLC. | 2014 - Present |
Attorney | Campbell Killin Brittan & Ray, LLC | 2014 - 2015 |
National Governing Body Organizational Development Specialist | United States Olympic Committee | 2013 - 2013 |
Associate Attorney | GolfTEC, LLC. | 2012 - 2012 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Colorado Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division | Executive Council Member | 2014 - Present |
Arapahoe County Bar Association | N/A | 2012 - Present |
Sports Lawyers Association | N/A | 2011 - Present |
Colorado Bar Association | N/A | 2011 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Law in Sport | NHL EXPANSION: THE FORMATION OF THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS | 2017 |
Law in Sport | WHY ENHANCED STATISTICS ARE A GAME CHANGER FOR NHL CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS | 2016 |
Law in Sport | THE EFFECTS OF FIGHTING IN ICE HOCKEY: AN OVERVIEW OF THE ONGOING NHL CONCUSSION LITIGATION | 2016 |
Law in Sport | SIGNING NEW TALENT: HOW THE ENTRY DRAFT SYSTEM WORKS IN THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE | 2016 |
Law in Sport | HOW FREE AGENCY WORKS IN THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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St John's University School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2013 |
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2011 |
University of Denver | BSBA | 2007 |
Cornell University | MBA - Master of Business Administration | N/A |
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