Scott A. Andresen, Owner
Andresen & Associates, P.C.
Scott@andresenlawfirm.com
Primary Practice Areas
Education
Representative Matters
Bar Admissions and Qualifications
Memberships & Affiliations
Pro Bono and Volunteer Activities
Teaching and Speaking Engagements
Prior Experience
Andresen & Associates, P.C.
Scott@andresenlawfirm.com
Primary Practice Areas
- Trademarks and Copyright
- Sports Law
- Entertainment and the Arts
- Licensing and Sponsorships
- Internet Law
- General Business Matters
- Corporation Formation
Education
- University of Phoenix (MBA, 2004)
- Valparaiso University School of Law (JD, 1999)
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (BA, 1995)
Representative Matters
- Represented client in all aspects of the acquisition and subsequent operations of a well-known summer collegiate baseball league
- Represented and counseled client in all business, legal and PR aspects related to placing a bid to purchase a Chicago-based MLB team
- Represented creator/developer of massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG) in all legal and business aspects related thereto
- Represented creator/developer of online social network devoted to the sports and entertainment industries
- Sole responsibility for the intellectual property programs of two professional sports leagues while in-house counsel
- Negotiated and drafted settlement and trademark coexistence agreements between and on behalf of professional and amateur sports organizations, major apparel companies, industrial manufacturers and other entities in a variety of industries
- Drafted and enforced licensing and rights agreements between and on behalf of professional and amateur sports organizations, commercial merchandise producers/retailers, cable television shows, major motion pictures and major entertainment personalities/performers
- Negotiated and drafted sponsorship and “tradeout” agreements for professional and amateur sports organizations, various sports-affiliated entities, musicians and others
- Negotiated and drafted agreements as they related to team admission to, and withdrawal from, professional and amateur sports leagues
- Drafted Internet streaming agreements, sweepstakes and contest rules, Internet user policies and other Internet-based content for a wide array of entities
- Represented clients in adversarial proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, National Arbitration Forum, American Arbitration Association and ICANN
- Counseled professional and amateur sports organizations on matters of unemployment, wage garnishments, corporation formation and maintenance, FCC licensing, HIPAA compliance and an array of other legal and operational issues
- Counseled client in all contract negotiations related to a multi-year agreement to perform services internationally for the premier circus-themed performance troupe in the world
- Represented professional photographers in copyright infringement matters against a major daily news publication, professional sports leagues and other parties
- Counseled several national apparel brands in their IP and licensing programs, advertising and entertainment-related issues, and corporate matters
- Represented toy company in copyright infringement/fair use matters against major comic book company and motion picture studio
- Represented professional sports photographers in copyright infringement, contractual and other business-related matters
- Represented a well-known hip-hop dancer/performer in legal matters related to the production and release of a series of DVD’s
- Represented screenwriters, producers and filmmakers in operational and legal matters appurtenant to production and release of various film/television productions and concepts in the United States and abroad
- Represented a well-known golf instructor on all legal and business aspects involved in the organizing of a national golf competition and the creation and distribution of a documentary film/television series related thereto
- Represented and counseled client in all business, legal and public relations aspects related to the creation of a bid to purchase a Chicago-based MLB team
Bar Admissions and Qualifications
- United States Supreme Court (2003)
- United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2003)
- United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1999)
- Illinois State Bar (1999)
Memberships & Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- ABA Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
Pro Bono and Volunteer Activities
- Lawyers For The Creative Arts, Pro Bono Volunteer
- Chicago Sports Academy, Pro Bono Legal Counsel
- American Bar Association, Judge, National Negotiation Competition
- Chicago Bar Association, Participant, Practice Tracks Program, Lawyer Referral Service, and Call-A-Lawyer Program
- Chicago-Area Law School Consortium, Participant, Meet the Firms Reception
- Point of Hope- A Deron Wiliams Foundation, Event Committe, Illini Hoop Legends for Charity
Teaching and Speaking Engagements
- Columbia College, Adjunct Professor in the Arts & Entertainment Media Management Program teaching Sports Law I, Labor Relations, and Introduction to Marketing the Arts (Spring 2005 to present)
- Valparaiso University School of Law, Guest lecturer in “Intellectual Property” course (2003); Featured Speaker, “Get a Job 101” seminar (2003); Participant in “Valpo Law Professional Development Day” (2003-04, 2006-07); Featured Speaker, Sports & Entertainment Law Association Seminar (2002, 2005, 2007)
- Chicago Bar Association, Speaker, “Show Me the Money! The Effects and Costs of the Competing Intellectual Property Claims in the Business of Sports” Sports Law Committee Seminar (2002); Featured Speaker, “An Insider’s Handbook-A Look at Trademarks, Licensing and Intellectual Property in Professional Sports” Sports Law Committee Seminar (2005); Speaker, "Alternative Dispute Resolution for Media, Sports and Entertainment Clients" Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee Seminar (Scheduled 2008)
- DePaul University College of Law, Panelist, Sports/Entertainment Law Panel (2006); Speaker, 2007 Annual Sports Law Symposium (2007)
- John Marshall Law School, Featured Speaker, Entertainment, Media & Sports Law Society's Speaker Series (2007)
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Featured Speaker, Sports & Entertainment Law Society Seminar (2007)
- Oklahoma City School of Law, Featured Speaker, Sports & Entertainment Law Association Seminar (2003)
- University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Featured Speaker, Sports and Entertainment Law Society seminar (2007)
- Sports is Education Foundation, Board Member & Panelist, Annual Symposium (2007, Scheduled 2008)
- Sports Events Marketing Experience, Panelist, SEME Central 2008 (Scheduled 2008)
Prior Experience
- Arena Football League/ arenafootball2- League Development & Legal Affairs
- Illinois High School Association- Intern
- Oakland Raiders NFL Club- Intern