Scott Alan Andresen

ANDRESEN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. is a Chicago-based law firm that focuses its offerings in the areas of sports law, entertainment and the arts, intellectual property and online legal matters. The firm further offers a wide array of legal and non-legal services and consultation to business and corporate clients ranging from small entrepreneurs and startups to multi-million dollar corporations. The firm always strives to provide clients the finest, cost-effective legal services delivered with personal attention and professional diligence. When possible, flat fees and other individualized fee structures are implemented to help clients obtain the services they need at a price they can afford.

University of Phoenix

MBA

2002 - 2004

Valparaiso University School of Law

J.D. | Law

1996 - 1999

Honors: First-ever recipient of Entertainment Litigation & Intellectual Property Technology Concentration

University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

B.A. | History/Political Science

1990 - 1995

Adjunct Professor- Graduate School of Professional Studies

Northwestern University

2012 - Current

Teach Sports Law/Ethics

Founder-Attorney

Andresen & Associates, P.C.

2005 - Current

Adjunct Professor

Columbia College- Chicago

2005 - 2012

Taught Sports Law I, Labor Relations for the Arts, and Introduction to Marketing classes

Senior Staff Attorney

Arena Football League

2000 - 2005

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Caddyshock! An Analysis of Hicks v. PGA Tour Inc.

Sports Litigation Alert

February 25, 2015

Pom Poms and Picket Lines: Might Professional Cheerleaders Unionize?

Professional Sports and the Law (Volume 5, Issue 4)

September, 2014

When a Wiener Can Make a Team a Loser: The Coomer v. Kansas City Royals Case

Professional Sports and the Law (Volume 5, Issue 3)

July, 2014

The Angel Doth Protest Too Much, Methinks--Jack Clark and His Comment About Albert Pujols

Professional Sports and the Law (Volume 5, Issue 1)

January, 2014

Summary of Media Exposure

Provided legal insight and commentary on sports law and sports business topics to national television, radio, print and online media outlets, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Tampa Bay Tribune, Seattle Tribune, Reuters, Associated Press, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Bleacher Report, ESPN.com, VICE.com, Huffington Post, Courthouse News Service and AskMen.com.

Summary of Speaking Engagements

Speaker or symposium panelist at events hosted by Sports Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Milwaukee Bar Association, Duke University School of Law, Marquette University Law School/National Sports Law Institute, University of Illinois College of Law, University of Illinois (Graduate) School of Labor and Employment Relations, DePaul University College of Law, John Marshall Law School, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Oklahoma City School of Law, Valparaiso University School of Law, Charleston School of Law, Chapman University Fowler School of Law, Southwestern Law School, Loyola (Los Angeles) Law School, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Sport Financial Advisors Association, Sports Event Marketing Experience (SEME), Illinois Sports Business Conference and National Business Institute.

2019 Illinois "Super Lawyer" in Entertainment and Sports

Super Lawyers

2019

2012 Illinois "Rising Star" in Entertainment and Sports

Super Lawyers

2012

2011 Illinois "Rising Star" in Entertainment and Sports

Super Lawyers

2011

2010 Illinois "Rising Star" in Entertainment and Sports

Super Lawyers

2010

Gord Being Gord, NFP

Founder and Executive Director

2012 - Current

Sports Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Current

Lawyers for the Creative Arts

Pro Bono Legal Services Volunteer

2005 - Current

American Bar Association

Member

1999 - Current

Chicago Bar Association

Member

1999 - Current

Activities: Chair- Sports Law Committee; Vice Chair- Lawyer Referral Service Committee

Illinois

Since 1999

7th Circuit

Since 2003

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 2003

United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin

Since 2015

United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois

Since 1999

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Entertainment & Sports Law

Intellectual Property

Trademarks

Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration

Communications & Internet Law

Internet Law, Media & Advertising, Telecommunications Law