About Josh Lewis

Josh Lewis maintains a broad corporate practice advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, corporate governance and other corporate and commercial transactions. His practice includes the representation of professional sports teams and investors in professional sports teams in connection with team acquisitions and sales, day-to-day operations, equity financings, sponsorship deals and other commercial matters.

A background of experience that leads to industry knowledge

Prior to joining Katten, Josh worked at an international law firm in Chicago and interned in the media relations department for one team in Major League Baseball. During law school, Josh participated in the student honors program at the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Practice Focus

  • Corporate
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Sports and sports facilities

Representative Experience

  • Represented purchaser in acquiring the Dallas Mavericks. Negotiated and documented the acquisition, equity structure and NBA's approval of the transaction.
  • Represented purchaser in acquiring the Charlotte Hornets. Negotiated and documented the acquisition, equity structure and NBA's approval of the transaction.
  • Represented Silver Chalice in acquiring a controlling interest in 120 Sports (Stadium).
  • Represented purchasers of minority interests in the Atlanta Hawks and Nashville Soccer Club.
  • Represent the Philadelphia Union with respect to equity investments, employment agreements, the naming rights agreement of the WSFS Bank Sportsplex and other sponsorship agreements.
  • Represent the Chicago Bulls with respect to sponsorship agreements and employment agreements.
  • Represent the Seattle Kraken with respect to equity investments, ownership transfers and employment agreements.

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Industries
Education
  • Georgetown University Law Center, JD
  • Indiana University, BA
Bar Admissions
  • Illinois
Recognitions
Recognized or listed in the following:
  • Best Lawyers in America
    Ones to Watch
    Insurance Law, 2023–2025
    Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2025
  • The Legal 500 United States
    Recommended Attorney, 2024
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