Taft partner Derrick Thompson, Jr. will moderate the program “Inside the League: Key Legal Issues Shaping the Future of Pro Sports” on Feb. 5 at Fifth Third Arena in Chicago, presented by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Sports & Entertainment Law Section. Speakers will discuss the changing legal landscape of professional sports. The CLE program will cover strategies for navigating complex contract negotiations, legal frameworks for safeguarding a team’s intellectual property and brand, and more.

Following the conclusion of the program, participants will attend the NHL Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers hockey game at the United Center. Tickets are included with registration to the CLE seminar.

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Thompson is a partner in Taft’s Litigation and Intellectual Property groups. He has extensive experience as lead trial counsel in a broad range of litigation, including contract and licensing disputes; intellectual property disputes with a focus on trademark infringement and trade secret; trust actions; and sports and entertainment disputes. Thompson serves as a member of the ISBA Sports & Entertainment Law Section Council.