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Scott Alan Andresen

Scott Alan Andresen

Andresen & Associates, P.C.
  • Business Law, Entertainment & Sports Law, Intellectual Property ...
  • Illinois
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Biography

Scott A. Andresen is the founder of Andresen & Associates, P.C., a Chicago-based law firm with a location in East Dundee that focuses its offerings in the areas of sports law, entertainment and the arts, and intellectual property. The firm also has a strong focus in the startup and small entrepreneur space, addressing the legal needs of new and emerging business owners.

Prior to founding Andresen & Associates, Scott served as in-house legal counsel for the Arena Football League. He also worked for the legal department of the Oakland Raiders NFL team and served as Legal Assistant to the Executive Director of the Illinois High School Association.

Scott earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, his Doctor of Jurisprudence at the Valparaiso University School of Law, and his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Scott also studied at Cambridge University in England under United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg.

When he is not practicing, Scott is a sports law instructor in Northwestern University's Masters of Sports Administration program. He also provides legal insight and commentary on sports law and sports business topics to national television, radio, print and online media outlets, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Tampa Bay Tribune, Seattle Tribune, Reuters, Associated Press, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Bleacher Report, ESPN.com, VICE.com, Huffington Post, Courthouse News Service, and AskMen.com.

Scott's ardor and tenaciousness have resulted in him being spotlighted by his peers and the media alike. He is a five-time recipient of the prestigious “Super Lawyer” designation, and a three-time recipient of the "Rising Star" designation, by SuperLawyers in the Entertainment and Sports practice category and has a perfect 10.0 AVVO.com rating.

Practice Areas
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Entertainment & Sports Law
    Intellectual Property
    Trademarks
    Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
    Communications & Internet Law
    Internet Law, Media & Advertising, Telecommunications Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Andresen & Associates accepts Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover credit cards.
  • Contingent Fees
    When appropriate due to the nature of a representation, Andresen & Associates will accept cases on a contingency basis.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Andresen & Associates strives to provide clients with flat fee arrangements for services whenever possible. In addition to several additional retainer/payment options, the firm also frequently allows clients to purchase "blocks" of time at a reduced rate when flat fees are not possible. As a convenience to its clients, Andresen & Associates accepts payment via cash, check, credit card, Chase QuickPay, Zelle, PayPal, Venmo and other payment processors.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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7th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
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United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Adjunct Professor- Graduate School of Professional Studies
Northwestern University
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Teach Sports Law/Ethics
Founder-Attorney
Andresen & Associates, P.C.
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Adjunct Professor
Columbia College- Chicago
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Taught Sports Law I, Labor Relations for the Arts, and Introduction to Marketing classes
Senior Staff Attorney
Arena Football League
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Education
University of Phoenix
MBA
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Valparaiso University School of Law
J.D. | Law
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Honors: First-ever recipient of Entertainment Litigation & Intellectual Property Technology Concentration
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University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
B.A. | History/Political Science
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Awards
2019 Illinois "Super Lawyer" in Entertainment and Sports
Super Lawyers
2012 Illinois "Rising Star" in Entertainment and Sports
Super Lawyers
2011 Illinois "Rising Star" in Entertainment and Sports
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2010 Illinois "Rising Star" in Entertainment and Sports
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Professional Associations
Gord Being Gord, NFP
Founder and Executive Director
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Sports Lawyers Association
Member
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Lawyers for the Creative Arts
Pro Bono Legal Services Volunteer
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American Bar Association
Member
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Chicago Bar Association
Member
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Activities: Chair- Sports Law Committee; Vice Chair- Lawyer Referral Service Committee
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Chicago Bar Association
Chair/ Sports Law Committe; Past Chair/ Lawyer Referral Service program
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Publications
Articles & Publications
For Information about Scott's speaking engagements and talks, please click HERE
Caddyshock! An Analysis of Hicks v. PGA Tour Inc.
Sports Litigation Alert
Pom Poms and Picket Lines: Might Professional Cheerleaders Unionize?
Professional Sports and the Law (Volume 5, Issue 4)
When a Wiener Can Make a Team a Loser: The Coomer v. Kansas City Royals Case
Professional Sports and the Law (Volume 5, Issue 3)
The Angel Doth Protest Too Much, Methinks--Jack Clark and His Comment About Albert Pujols
Professional Sports and the Law (Volume 5, Issue 1)
Vijay Singh Sues PGA Over Doping Allegations- An Analysis
Sports Litigation Alert
What Can Be Learned From the Settlement Between the Flyers and Its Season Ticket Holders
Sports Litigation Alert
Who Does the Green Jacket Belong To?
Sports Litigation Alert
What Sports Organizations Can Learn From Oprah?
Professional Sports and the Law (Volume 3, Issue 3)
Who's Going to Pay the Bills? The Insurance Side of the NFL's Concussion Litigation
Professional Sports and the Law (Volume 4, Issue 1)
Groundhog Day for United Football League
Sports Litigation Alert
Coach Files Suit Against United Football League Founder
Professional Sports and the Law (Volume 3, Issue 5)
A CALL FOR DRUG-TESTING OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT-ATHLETES
Marquette Sports Law Review, Volume 19, Number 1, Fall 2008, 325.
Speaking Engagements
Summary of Media Exposure
Provided legal insight and commentary on sports law and sports business topics to national television, radio, print and online media outlets, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Tampa Bay Tribune, Seattle Tribune, Reuters, Associated Press, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Bleacher Report, ESPN.com, VICE.com, Huffington Post, Courthouse News Service and AskMen.com.
Summary of Speaking Engagements
Speaker or symposium panelist at events hosted by Sports Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Milwaukee Bar Association, Duke University School of Law, Marquette University Law School/National Sports Law Institute, University of Illinois College of Law, University of Illinois (Graduate) School of Labor and Employment Relations, DePaul University College of Law, John Marshall Law School, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Oklahoma City School of Law, Valparaiso University School of Law, Charleston School of Law, Chapman University Fowler School of Law, Southwestern Law School, Loyola (Los Angeles) Law School, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Sport Financial Advisors Association, Sports Event Marketing Experience (SEME), Illinois Sports Business Conference and National Business Institute.
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
ANDRESEN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. (Suburbs)
319 Meier Street
First Floor
East Dundee, IL 60118
Telephone: (773) 572-6049
Fax: (773) 572-6048
ANDRESEN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. (Chicago)
17 North State Street
Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60602
Telephone: (773) 572-6049
Fax: (773) 572-6048