Lecture: Esports Talent Visas (Vanderbilt Law Esports Symposium)

March 1, 2026 – New York, NY – On February 27, 2026, Justin M. Jacobson recently hosted a lecture, “Esports Talent Visas – A Look At Bestia Situation and More” as part of Vanderbilt Law School’s “Esports: Understanding The Now, Building What’s Next?” Esports Symposium 2026 hosted by the Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology […]

5 Legal Considerations For Content Creators and Streamers

5 Legal Considerations For Content Creators and StreamersBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. As content creators, streamers, and other social media influencers continue to grow their businesses and as their income continues to increase, the need for proper legal structure and protections grows more important. In fact, some creators and streamers are making thousands, if not […]

Jacobson Co-Authors “Esports Law” Chapter in “Esports Business Management” (2nd Edition)

October 13, 2025 – New York, NY – Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. acted as the co-author of the “Esports Law” chapter in the second edition of “Esports Business Management” textbook released last month by book publisher, Human Kinetics. The book was edited by David P. Hedlund, Seth E. Jenny, and Gil Fried and includes contributions […]

Lecturer: Esports Business and Careers – Sports Business MVP Boot Camp @ Samford University

July 16, 2025 – New York, NY – Justin M. Jacobson recently hosted a lecture on the esports business as part of the “Sports Business MVP Boot Camp” hosted at Samford University’s Brock School of Business in Alabama. Justin provided an overview of the esports and professional video gaming industry including exploring the key stakeholders […]

Panelist: “Building the Future: The Evolving Landscape of Collegiate Esports” (Esports Next 2025)

May 25, 2024 – New York, NY – Justin M. Jacobson recently spoke and acted as a moderator for the Esports Trade Association‘s panel exploring “Building the Future: The Evolving Landscape of Collegiate Esports” as part of ESTA’s annual conference, Esports Next 2025, with panelists Jacob VanRyn (Commissioner/CEO of NECC Esports), Tom Screech (Instructor, Esports […]

Event: 03/04/25 – Sports & Esports Business Leaders NYC Mixer at Coexist Gaming House

Interview: ESR TV Network: Next Level Play!

January 15, 2025 – New York, NY – Next Level Play! on ESR TV Network interviewed Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. on his work in the esports and entertainment space. The content piece focused on some legal and business matters that Justin focuses on for professional gamers, streamers, content creators, musicians, athletes, and other creators. Check […]

Interview: Careers in Esports: Esports Lawyer with Justin M. Jacobson Esq.

October 25, 2024 – New York, NY – The Careers in Esports podcast presented by the United States Academic Esports League (USAEL) interviewed Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. on his journey into the world of esports law, explaining how he helps individuals and businesses navigate contracts, intellectual property, and deal with their other legal issues. The podcast […]

Panelist: Employment Contracts Among Esports Teams and Talent

September 20, 2024 – New York, NY – Justin M. Jacobson recently spoke on the Esports Trade Association‘s panel exploring “Employment Contract Formation Among Esports Teams and Esports Talent” with immigration attorney, Pablo G. Velez, Esq. The panel explored the differences between “independent contractor” and “employee” classification, the various elements and important criteria that fact-finders […]

CLE Lecture: Entertainment Law 101 (2024 Edition) Presented by Federal Bar Association & myLawCLE

July 31, 2023 – New York, NY – On July 30, 2024, Justin M. Jacobson hosted a CLE lecture titled “Select “Hot” Topics in Entertainment Law” as part of the “Entertainment Law 101 (2024 Edition)” multi-panel CLE presented by the Federal Bar Association and myLawCLE. The CLE looked at three select “hot” topics trending in […]

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