Chris Stuart, Esq.
Principal

Sports Licensing & Estates

Stuart brings a broad background of professional sports industry knowledge to Park Lane.  Stuart oversees business development for Park Lane and advises clients on strategic partnerships.

Prior to Park Lane, Stuart was the Director of Licensing and Acquisitions with Upper Deck where he was responsible for handling all negotiations with athletes, leagues and strategic partners.  While at Upper Deck, he recruited and negotiated exclusive agreements with athletes such as Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, David Beckham, Peyton Manning, and Derek Jeter.

In 2004, Stuart founded and became President and CEO of Encore Sports & Entertainment, LLC.  Encore is recognized as an industry leader in sports licensing and sports marketing with a reputation for building brands and maximizing revenues for its clients.  Encore represents a variety of athletes and corporations including Legacy Sports Group, Brand Affinity Technologies, Throwdown, Mantle IP Holdings, Ted Williams Family Enterprises, DiMaggio LLC, Drew Brees, Chad Billingsley, Matt Kemp, CC Sabathia, Tony LaRussa, and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.

Stuart graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in business and received his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law.  He has been a member of the California State Bar since 1996.