Richard Brand Named Among Daily Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers for Sixth Year

Rich was previously recognized by Daily Journal in 2017, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

In its profile of Rich, Daily Journal highlighted his representation of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Buss family in the sale of a majority ownership interest in the franchise, a landmark transaction that valued the team at $10 billion and was the largest control sale in the history of US professional sports. Rich told the publication that the deal was significant “not only because of its size, but also because the Lakers are one of the most iconic franchises in sports.” 

The publication also spotlighted Rich’s work on transformative stadium, venue, and sponsorship transactions across professional sports, including Inter Miami CF’s naming rights agreement with Nu, the Chicago Fire FC’s naming rights transaction for McDonald’s Park, and stadium-related matters for Etihad Park, New York City FC’s new stadium in Queens. The publication also noted the breadth of Rich’s practice, reporting that he is currently working on “15 to 20 transactions spanning stadium licenses and leases, naming rights agreements, food and beverage agreements, ticketing agreements, joint ventures and franchise sales and purchases.”  

In addition to this recognition, Rich has been consistently ranked among the nation’s leading sports lawyers by Chambers USA, The Legal 500 United States, and The Best Lawyers in America. He has also been recognized by Sports Business Journal, named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers, and shortlisted for Partner of the Year - Sports by IFLR Americas.  

Rich is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading sports attorneys, advising professional sports franchises, venues, owners, investors, leagues, and brands on some of the industry’s most significant transactions and commercial matters. His practice spans stadium and arena development, team acquisitions and sales, sponsorship and naming rights agreements, media rights transactions, and other complex business arrangements across the sports ecosystem. He also leads ArentFox Schiff’s nationally recognized Sports Industry Group, which was named a 2025 Law360 “Practice Group of the Year” in the Sports & Betting category. 

Daily Journal’s annual Top 100 Lawyers list recognizes California attorneys who have made a meaningful impact on their clients, firms, and the legal profession. 

Read the full profile here. (Subscription required)