Joshua M. Frieser, Esq. is a sports and business lawyer and Principal Attorney at Frieser Legal. His practice is focused on the representation of athletes, agents, and sports industry businesses. While working to solve the unique legal needs that they have, Josh represents athletes in athletics regulatory proceedings and NIL licensing agreements, as well as in related intellectual property and business planning matters. In addition to serving as counsel to college and professional athletes, Josh represents sports industry businesses as outside general counsel.
Alabama Representative Kyle South—the lawmaker behind the state’s NIL bill—has moved to repeal the law granting student-athletes the opportunity to utiliz... Read more.
Since NCAA student-athletes have been able to sign name, image, and likeness (NIL) contracts, college athletes have entered into endorsement deals to promote va... Read more.
Since July 1st, 2021, NCAA student-athletes have been able to utilize their name, image, and likeness (NIL) and capitalize on their athletic ability by hosting ... Read more.
Since the beginning of the “NIL era,” NCAA student-athletes have had the opportunity to utilize their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) for commercial pur... Read more.
Since July 1st, 2021, NCAA student-athletes have been able to enter into Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) contracts with companies and brands looking to spo... Read more.
As an NCAA student-athlete, you are entitled to the “right of publicity.” But what does that really mean? The International Trademark Association ... Read more.
Collegiate student-athletes entering into Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) endorsement deals should be certain that their NIL deals are in compliance with all app... Read more.
Frieser Legal Pro Bono Project About the ProjectAt Frieser Legal, we recognize the importance of sports in education and personal development. We also understan... Read more.
On July 1st, 2021, the NCAA made headlines by allowing college athletes to monetize their name, image and likeness (NIL) for the first time. Intercollegiate ath... Read more.
The Illinois Men’s Basketball program has announced that Kofi Cockburn has been suspended by the NCAA Eligibility Center for three games for violating the... Read more.