Esports Law Show
By Ellen Zavian
Esports Law ShowSep 15, 2022
James O'Connor, President Knights Esports
James has been around for decades in the esports space, rising from a Call of Duty player to launching a new technology in the space, called Match Bot. His unique perspective on VC and growth in the community is worth a listen. https://knights.gg
EP 20: Understanding Destination and Language in the Esports Landscape w/ Ed Tomasi, Founder of Play Harder Holdings
Founder of Play Harder Holdings, a NC entity that focuses on advising and advocacy in the esports industry. We spoke about behind the scenes legal issues when putting on a live esport event, specifically, set up times and immigration.
EP 19: Finding Creativity and Genuine Impact in the World of Esports w/ CJ Cooper, USA Lacrosse - Director of Corporate Partnerships & Business Development
CJ Cooper, Dr, Corporate Partnerships and Business Development, Partnerships & Comm Ventures at USA Lacrosse
Talks about branding in esports and uniqueness to partnership contract terms.
Episode 18: Diversifying Revenue Streams and Determining ROI w/ Marc Riccio, CEO of USA Lacrosse
Marc Riccio, CEO of USA Lacrosse, has a wealth of knowledge in the marketing space and for him, it is all about multiple revenue streams. Marc discusses the short and long term revenue streams and how these goals may not align with the current structure of the games.
EP 17: How to Support the Individual in the Modern Esports Ecosystem w/ Dan Bravato, President Advisory, SeventySix Capital
EP 16: Finding and Defining the Tech in Esports and Blockchain w/ Marcus Howard, CEO of Metarena
Marcus Howard, CEO of Metarena, is a force to meet. He shares his thoughts on Race, Blockchain, Community and messaging for a corporate brand and the gamer. He is building his spot in the gaming business, one step at a time. Authored, "Innovate. Gaming & Esports" to teach gamers, parents, teachers, and brands about the business and STEAM career opportunities.
EP 15: Unlocking Social Impact, Community, and Competition in Esports w/ Sean Branagan, Professor of Entrepreneurship at Syracuse University
Zavian talks loopholes in the industry of entrepreneurship, VC investments and the online racing platforms.
Credits:
Host: Ellen M. Zavian, Esquire
Socials: https://ellenzavian.com/contact/ | LinkedIn | Twitter | Youtube
Assistant Director: Mohamed Awo
EP 14: Staying in your Vertical Niche w/ Holt Hackney, Editor and Publisher of Hackney Publications and Publisher of EsportsandtheLaw.com
Hackney began covering sports for weekly and daily newspapers in the 1980s, for publications such as St. Petersburg Times, Tampa Tribune and Fort Lauderdale News Sun-Sentinel, among other dailies. Later he moved on to business journalism, working as a staff writer for New York City-based Financial World magazine. Hackney pioneered the sports business beat in national business magazines, became the director of communications at the National Golf Foundation, as well as authored numerous other publications. In the decade since, Hackney has launched numerous other sports law periodicals, solidifying the company as a national leader in the space.
Zavian talks loopholes in the industry of legal publications and how esports is part of the ecosystem.
Credits:
Host: Ellen M. Zavian, Esquire
Socials: https://ellenzavian.com/contact/ | LinkedIn | Twitter | Youtube
Assistant Director: Mohamed Awo
EP 13: Pitting Brands and Understanding Brand Rivalries in the world of Esports w/ Edward Gregory, Marketing Lead at Fanatics
EP 13: Pitting Brands and Understanding Brand Rivalries in the world of Esports w/ Edward Gregory, Marketing Lead at Fanatics
EP 12: Coming up for Air in the world of Esports w Ian Pyka, Owner of Boca Cryo and Former NHL/NFL Trainer talks training as a gamer
Ian Pyka is the founder and president of Power Play Fitness, located in Coral Springs, Florida. The company focuses on the sports specific and comprehensive training of athletes at all levels as well as any and all motivated individuals interested in improving their overall fitness. Ian also works as an adjunct professor in the Exercise Science Department at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. Prior to this, Ian was the head strength and conditioning coach with the NHL Florida Panthers for four years. He has worked at the University of Tennessee, University of Massachusetts and Tulane University before gaining a position as head strength and conditioning coach with the New England Patriots of the NFL. We talk about gamers and reaction times as compared to NFL players.
EP 11: Fueling your Competitive Drive w/ Phillip Jones, Esquire, Former Halo Coach and Ogletree Deakins' LLP Attorney
For nearly a decade, prior to attending law school, Phillip Jones was a professional esports coach in the Halo videogame series where he coached internationally ranked teams in multi-million dollar tournament series. He has been published in the Esports Bar Association Journal on issues related to Labor & Employment Law as well.
Now, Jones is an Associate Attorney at Ogletree Deakins in Indianapolis. His focus is on Employment Litigation, Workplace Safety, and Workplace Investigations & Organizational Assessments. Additionally, he counsels employers on emerging issues by conducting workplace investigations, advising on workplace safety and health issues, and drafting/revising drug testing policies.
https://ogletree.com/people/phillip-j-jones/
EP 10: Understanding the Viability of the Revenue Structure in ESports w/ Roger Quiles, Esquire
Roger Quiles is one of the world’s first esports attorneys. Born and raised in New York City, Roger grew up playing sports and video games equally. In 2014, Roger married these interests when starting his law practice, Quiles Law, which exclusively services the esports industry.
EP 9: Art of Data and Marketing for Gaming w/ William Dever, Co-Founder of Harena Data
Recorded 6/25/22
Co-Founder of Harena Data Co-Founder. Bill Dever brings to the table very strong marketing and packaging abilities in the field of esports, streaming and lower budget film production, combined with a wealth of international contacts in the marketing, retail and financial sectors. He served as President of Spark Interactive Corporation, the first company in North America to deliver fully interactive video on dark fiber into residential markets.The markets include Chile, Mexico, The Dominican Republic and a series of deployments with AEC, a Real Estate Investment company. His partners in these ventures included AT&T, Sun Microsystems, General Electric and Pace. He also served as President of Stimulus Net Inc., Executive Vice President of Wilderness Films Inc a service company for retail DVD services. His work in DVD helped establish the retail sell-through DVD market working with companies such as ESX, United American Video, Madacy and Front Row Entertainment. He also currently works as a consultant to 35 large venture capital firms on the subject of interactive TV strategies,
Bill has produced and co-wrote the film “Personal Exemptions” starring Nanette Fabray and as well “Monster Cruise” and “Resurrection”. He produced and directed the films “China Frost” and “Mountain Fury”. Served as a Producer for he SYFY Channel Original Movies, “Fire From Below” and “Camel Spiders. He wrote and produced “GILA!”, which has been acquired for distribution by Polyscope. His last film production was Operation Dunkirk, a war drama for the LA based studio, The Asylum. Previous to that Bill served as a production manager on a series of low budget feature films.
Eight years ago Dever and Shawn Smith were approached to produce a portion of the World Halo Championship for Microsoft. This launch the path to esports and video gaming. Three years ago Dever, Shawn Smith and Derek Pew founded Harena Data Inc, a company whose initial goal was to create a platform for video game sabermetrics. That scope was enlarged to include educational initiatives and the promotion of traditional youth sports and its evolution to include esports. Today Harena has relationships with 332 Universities, has founded the American Youth Cooperative For Esports with over 1.2 million members. As of last count Harena Data was responsible for over 540 Scholarships being awarded for undergraduate esports programs. A strong focus of Harena's efforts are tied to the advancement of STEM and STEAM initiatives and the incorporation of esports as a tool for education and a door to digital literacy.
Currently Harena is involved in creating education destinations for esports with two major American cities.
EP 8: Finding Balance in the world of Esports w/ Rowan Stroo - SEG International
Taped on x/x/2022
Washington, D.C.
Name: Rowan Stroo
Title: Esports Division Director at SEG International
Bio: Rowan Stroo graduated from Amsterdam University of Applied Science with a Bachelor’s Degree in Media, Information, and Communication. From there, he has worked as a marketing assistant for a media company; a freelance event-manager, and a project manager, head of events, and partner for Blammo Events before joining SEG. He has experience in conceptual, marketing, and business development in relation to Esports and game events. He works with other agents to help Esport athletes, coaches, and commentators further their careers and reach their potential. He has a wide range of experiences leading major gaming events including the World Electronic Sports Games Benelux Qualifiers in 2017 and Firstlook Festival 2017.
Zavian talks xxx with Rowan at the xxxxx, which took place in the U.S.
Credits:
Host: Ellen M. Zavian, Esquire
Socials: https://ellenzavian.com/contact/ | LinkedIn | Twitter | Youtube
Assistant Directors:
Mohamed Awo, Bradley Davison, Robert Dickenson, Leila Diallo, Isaac Lipstein, Isabella Patterson, Hana Sangid, Katelyn Schuh, Joshua Slifka,
Alexis Sokach
EP 7: Talking Community and Research w/ Danielle Rourke - Senior Higher Education Strategist for Dell Technologies
Taped on 3/31/2022
Location: online
Name: Danielle Rourke (She/Her/Ella)
Title: Senior Higher Education Strategist for Dell Technologies
Bio:
Zavian talks with Danielle Rourke. She is a technologist, analyst, & strategist at heart, with a true passion for helping broker technological solutions to help students, staff, & faculty across the globe.
Credits:
Host: Ellen M. Zavian, Esquire
Socials: https://ellenzavian.com/contact/ | LinkedIn | Twitter | Youtube
Assistant Directors:
Mohamed Awo
EP 6: Gaming within gaming w/ Leo Bernard - Iorys
Taped on 4/14/22
London, EGES Conference
Name: Leo Bernard
Title: Chief Technology Officer at Iorys
Iorys is a Technology provider company, offerring IT Solutions for Banks, Payment & E-Money firms and Leo is leading the charge to bring safe gaming to the sports industry via their tailor-made digital banking solutions.
Zavian talks gaming with Leo Bernard at the EGES Conference 2022, which took place in the UK.
Credits:
Host: Ellen M. Zavian, Esquire
Socials: https://ellenzavian.com/contact/ | LinkedIn | Twitter | Youtube
Assistant Directors:
Mohamed Awo, Bradley Davison, Robert Dickenson, Leila Diallo, Isaac Lipstein, Isabella Patterson, Hana Sangid, Katelyn Schuh, Joshua Slifka,
Alexis Sokach
EP 5: Structure and Foundation Must Be Built Properly w/ Dev Kumar Parmar - Parmars : Sports
Taped on 4/13/22
London, EGES Conference
Name: Dev Kumar Parmar
Title: Principal Director of Parmars : Sports
Dev is an internationally experienced sports lawyer and academic, with previous experience as a football intermediary. He has been instructed on contentious matters before FIFA and TAS / CAS including disputes over training compensation, through to complaints against federations. He has advised elite players and coaches, as well as having been the chief advisor to a UEFA participating football club, advising on all matters in relation to the management of the club including transfer strategy and technical direction. Dev is also an active member of Association Internationale des Avocats du Football (AIAF).
Zavian talks FIFA and esports with Dev Kumar Parmar at the EGES Conference 2022, which took place in the UK.
Credits:
Host: Ellen M. Zavian, Esquire
Socials: https://ellenzavian.com/contact/ | LinkedIn | Twitter | Youtube
Assistant Directors:
Mohamed Awo, Bradley Davison, Robert Dickenson, Leila Diallo, Isaac Lipstein, Isabella Patterson, Hana Sangid, Katelyn Schuh, Joshua Slifka,
Alexis Sokach
EP 4: Finding Loopholes in Esports w/ Kevin Carpenter - Captivate Legal & Sports Solutions
Taped on 4/14/22
London, EGES Conference
Name: Kevin Carpenter
Title: Head of Integrity, ITTF & Principal, Captivate Legal & Sports Solutions
Lawyer and academic with an international reputation in regulation, dispute resolution, integrity and governance matters, particularly in the sports sector. Kevin is an Independent Legal and Sports Consultant with experience across a broad range of disciplines including regulatory, intellectual property, dispute resolution, anti-corruption, competition and commercial. He has worked in a number of sectors such as sport, betting and gaming, financial services, media and retail. His expertise, knowledge and manner has led him to make regular appearances internationally delivering presentations and commenting in the media on topical issues. In addition his research and writing is published across a variety of forums. Outside of his primary passion for the various aspects of his work, he is equally passionate about his seven years as a football referee, tutor and mentor and now as a rugby union referee.
Zavian talks loopholes in integrity with Kevin Carpenter at the EGES Conference 2022, which took place in the UK.
Credits:
Host: Ellen M. Zavian, Esquire
Socials: https://ellenzavian.com/contact/ | LinkedIn | Twitter | Youtube
Assistant Directors:
Mohamed Awo, Bradley Davison, Robert Dickenson, Leila Diallo, Isaac Lipstein, Isabella Patterson, Hana Sangid, Katelyn Schuh, Joshua Slifka,
Alexis Sokach
EP 3: We have a common thread, Agency in Esports w/ David Szymaski - The Knacks
Taped on 4/13/22
London, EGES Conference
Name: David Szymaski
Title: Founder/CEO of Knacks
David founded Knacks as a management and creative agency, with the main goal to develop esports by cooperating with professional players. Knacks goal is to realistically change the face of esports in the mainstream media and allow all of us to build a stable development of the industry. Through his commitment and care for the players, he wants to professionalize the esports environment and create the best possible image of the entire industry.
Zavian talks esports agency with founder/ceo David Szymaski at the EGES Conference 2022, which took place in the UK.
Credits:
Host: Ellen M. Zavian, Esquire
Socials: https://ellenzavian.com/contact/ | LinkedIn | Twitter | Youtube
Assistant Directors:
Mohamed Awo, Bradley Davison, Robert Dickenson, Leila Diallo, Isaac Lipstein, Isabella Patterson, Hana Sangid, Katelyn Schuh, Joshua Slifka,
Alexis Sokach
EP 2: Human Rights is the focus for few, but needs many more w/ David Alfrey, Esquire - Attorney at Clifford Chance Law Firm UK
EP 2: Human Rights is the focus for few, but needs many more w/ David Alfrey, Esquire - Attorney at Clifford Chance Law Firm UK
Taped on 4/13/22
London, EGES Conference
Name: David Alfrey
Title: Lawyer at Clifford Chance Law Firm, UK
David Alfrey specializes in Investigations and Business and Human Rights, with a particular emphasis on the Sports sector.
David has extensive experience in governance advice and structures, advising globally on boardroom risk and value creation, and associated policies. He has also advised clients within the sports, financial, private equity and other sectors on human rights and environmental considerations. David supports the Firm's pro bono initiatives working closely with the the Centre for Sport and Human Rights, the Institute for Human Rights and Business, and the Invictus Games Foundation.
Zavian talks human rights in sports with expert David Alfrey at the EGES Conference 2022, which took place in the UK.
Credits:
Host: Ellen M. Zavian, Esquire
Socials: https://ellenzavian.com/contact/ | LinkedIn | Twitter | Youtube
Assistant Directors:
Mohamed Awo, Bradley Davison, Robert Dickenson, Leila Diallo, Isaac Lipstein, Isabella Patterson, Hana Sangid, Katelyn Schuh, Joshua Slifka,
Alexis Sokach
EP 1: Integrity is a Heavy Word w/Alex Inglot - Commissioner of EPL
Taped on 4/13/22
London, EGES Conference
Name: Alex Inglot
Title: Commissioner of EPL
In 2020, Tournament organiser EPL appointed Alexander Inglot as the inaugural Commissioner of its EPL Pro League for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Before joining the league as Commissioner, Inglot began his career as a corporate lawyer in London and served as director for the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) overseeing leadership, brand, and structural developments.
Zavian had a chance to talk about EPL and the role of integrity in esports at the EGES Conference 2022, which took place in the UK.
Credits:
Host: Ellen M. Zavian, Esquire
Socials: https://ellenzavian.com/contact/ | LinkedIn | Twitter | Youtube
Assistant Directors:
Mohamed Awo
Bradley Davison
Robert Dickenson
Leila Diallo
Isaac Lipstein
Isabella Patterson
Hana Sangid
Katelyn Schuh
Joshua Slifka
Alexis Sokach