About Josh Lewis

As a partner in Katten’s Sports and Sports Facilities practice, Josh Lewis represents professional sports teams and investors in connection with team acquisitions and sales, governance and 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

  • Sports and sports facilities
  • Corporate
  • Mergers and acquisitions

Representative Experience

  • Represent the Athletics in connection with the team’s financing of a new stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Represented the Chicago White Sox on a long-term ownership investment agreement with Justin Ishbia, founding partner of Shore Capital Partners.
  • Represented the Philadelphia Phillies with respect to equity investments.
  • Represented Greg and Dawn Williams, on their groundbreaking investment in an entity controlled by Spartan Ventures, an entity affiliated with Michigan State University (MSU), as part of their commitment to MSU.
  • 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, Minnesota Timberwolves 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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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, 2023–2026
    Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2025–2026
  • The Legal 500 United States
    Recommended Attorney, 2024–2025
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