Entertainment & Sports Law www.Messner.com O R A N G E C O U N T Y | S I L I C O N V A L L E Y | L A S V E G A S | R E N O | P H O E N I X | S A L T L A K E C I T Y D E N V E R | G R E E N W O O D V I L L A G E | C O L O R A D O S P R I N G S | C H E Y E N N E | N E W Y O R K C I T Y
Sinceitsinception,ourcorevalueshave drivenourbusiness.Eachpersonat MessnerReevesisvaluedfortheirunique perspectiveandbackground,strengthening ourfirmandcreatingaculturewhereall canflourish.
Ourattorneyscollaborateanddrawupon thefirm'snationalresourcestooffer exceptionallocalizedlegalservicesand haveearnedadistinguishedreputationfor providingeffectivelegalcounselwiththe highestlevelofprofessionalintegrity.
DIVERSITY 136 TOTAL ATTORNEYS NATIONWIDE 30% FIRMWIDE DIVERSITY 39% FEMALE ATTORNEYS FIRMWIDE 7 ATTORNEYS ON THE AMERICAN BOARD OF TRIAL ADVOCATES (ABOTA) *Messner Reeves numbers updated as of November 2021 OUR FIRM OUR BENCH A NATIONAL, FULL-SERVICE BUSINESS AND LITIGATION LAW FIRM WITH A LOCAL FOOTPRINT
LEARNMOREATMESSNER.COM O R A N G E C O U N T Y | S I L I C O N V A L L E Y | L A S V E G A S | R E N O | P H O E N I X | S A L T L A K E C I T Y | D E N V E R | G R E E N W O O D V I L L A G E | C O L O R A D O S P R I N G S | C H E Y E N N E | N E W Y O R K C I T Y |
E N T E R T A I N M E N T & S P O R T S L A W
Discover The Difference Our Team Can Make
Messner Reeves brings years of experience in sports and entertainment law to each client representation
Our Sports and Entertainment Practice Group has decades of experience protecting our clients’ rights Our multisport focus includes professional, college, and amateur athletes and coaches. As a result, the firm is well-versed in the laws and regulations that govern the sports industry In addition, we work with media and entertainment professionals such as artists, musicians, actors, and writers to protect their image, intellectual property, and products.
From handling talent representation, wealth planning, and publishing rights to handling sensitive salary negotiations, our goal is to protect our client’s interests.
PERSONAL INJURY PROPERTY DAMAGE PREMISES LIABILITY
Messner Reeves is a go-to for the representation for professional sports teams, NIL Collectives, academic institutions, athletic departments and professional sports arenas
Our multi-faceted team brings insight into every aspect of arena development
Clients trust Messner Reeves to create and deploy legal strategies that cover all levels of financing, development, real estate, contracting, licensing, endorsements, and investment. In addition, our award-winning trial department is brought in when litigation or other disputes related to arena development need to be addressed
G E N E R A L L I A B I L I T Y F O R S T A D I U M A N D S P O R T S F A C I L I T I E S
O R A N G E C O U N T Y | S I L I C O N V A L L E Y | L A S V E G A S | R E N O | P H O E N I X | S A L T L A K E C I T Y D E N V E R | G R E E N W O O D V I L L A G E | C O L O R A D O S P R I N G S | C H E Y E N N E | N E W Y O R K C I T Y
D I V E R S I T Y , E Q U I T Y , A N D I N C L U S I O N
Discover The Difference Our Team Can Make
At Messner Reeves, we prioritize our team members' individuality and diverse backgrounds, valuing their unique perspectives Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion enriches our organization and leads to more innovative and effective solutions for our valued clients
We have consistently acknowledged the importance of attracting and advancing a diverse group of attorneys and staff We demonstrate our commitment to DEI through comprehensive mentoring programs, business development training, and client service opportunities We foster a culture where everyone can thrive By providing the necessary support and resources, we create an environment that enables all individuals to reach their full potential
Messner Reeves Achieved the Midsize Mansfield Certification Plus
In 2023, Messner Reeves achieved the Midsize Mansfield Certification Plus, a prestigious recognition for law firms with a lawyer count typically ranging from 25 to 150 This is the highest certification level and underscores our unwavering dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion at all levels of leadership within our firm. This higher level of certification is awarded to firms that also achieved the 30 percent benchmark in addition to meeting their other criteria
Messner Reeves is proud to support professional organizations at the national and local levels that support DEI and the careers of diverse professionals, such as the following:
Arizona Women Lawyers Association
Asian Law Alliance
Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley
Asian Pacific Bar
Center for Legal Inclusiveness
Colorado Hispanic Bar Association
Colorado LGBT Bar Association
Colorado Pledge to Diversity
Colorado Women’s Bar Association
Hate Crimes Task Force
Hispanic National Bar Association
Iranian American Bar Association
John M. Langston Bar Association
Latino Bar Association
LGBTQ Bar Association
Maritime Law Association
Metro Volunteer Lawyers
Mexican Society of Ophthalmology
National Association of Minority & Women owned law firms
National Association of Professional Women
National Association of Women Lawyers
National Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys
New York Women’s Bar Association
Sam Cary Bar Association
Vietnamese American Bar Association
Vietnamese American Bar Association of Northern California
Vietnamese American Professional Women Association
Yegge Scholarship Program
O R A N G E C O U N T Y | S I L I C O N V A L L E Y | L A S V E G A S | R E N O | P H O E N I X | S A L T L A K E C I T Y D E N V E R | G R E E N W O O D V I L L A G E | C O L O R A D O S P R I N G S | C H E Y E N N E | N E W Y O R K C I T Y
Mr.
CRAIG A. HUMPHREY Partner Phone: 310.499.4703 Email: chumphrey@messner.com Office: Orange County Background
Humphrey’s law practice focuses on general liability
civil jury trials
of his career.
LLP,
Humphrey
for Farmers Insurance, 1993 to 2016.
was
in-house
Mercury Insurance
to
Business Litigation Catastrophic Injuries Insurance Defense Litigation Premises Liability Product Liability Professional Liability Practice Areas California Admissions Graduate of Southwestern School of Law, 1990 Undergraduate of Michigan State University, 1986 Education Los Angeles Bar Association Inn of Court, Long Beach Maritime Law Association (2010 -2014) Associations O R A N G E C O U N T Y | S I L I C O N V A L L E Y | L A S V E G A S | R E N O | P H O E N I X | S A L T L A K E C I T Y | D E N V E R | G R E E N W O O D V I L L A G E | C O L O R A D O S P R I N G S | C H E Y E N N E | N E W Y O R K C I T Y | www.Messner.com
defense. He has tried 83
to verdict over the course
Prior to joining Messner Reeves
Mr.
worked in-house
He
also
for
from 2016
2018.
