Protecting the value you create, on and off the field
From the field to the firm
Derek White, Esq. is the founder of Derek J. White Law, LLC, a solo practice focused on business law, athlete advocacy, and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). The firm is built on years inside athletics as a player, coach, and trainer, with time spent in professional sports operations, and now as an attorney advocating for athletes.
That background shapes how we work, combining a command of the legal frameworks with the ability to adapt in real time as the rules keep changing. You work directly with your attorney and get counsel built around your goals.
In NIL, the rules are still being written. We help athletes and the people supporting them evaluate deals, negotiate terms, and protect their brand as the landscape keeps shifting. The work is about more than any single deal. It is about building something that lasts.
NIL & Athlete Advocacy
Every contract comes down to its terms. We draft, review, and negotiate the agreements that define how you work and protect the value that you have created. From endorsement and service deals to vendor and partnership agreements, the priority stays the same, terms you understand and an agreement that captures what both sides intended.
Contracts & Negotiation
Good counsel should fit the business, not the other way around. We help small businesses, nonprofits, and organizations with formation, contracts, brand protection, and the everyday questions that come with building something meaningful. Whatever the stage, the counsel is practical, accessible, and scaled to your priorities.
Business & Non-Profit Counsel
Let's start building together!
Whether it’s an NIL deal, a contract, or a question about your business, the first step is a conversation. Schedule a free consultation to get started.