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Congratulations to WMHW partners Avni P. Patel and Daniel Chirlin on being named to Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers” list for 2026, which showcases leading global entertainment, sports, and media lawyers who advise leagues, teams, talent, and major industry players on high-profile disputes, regulatory matters, and complex commercial issues.

Avni’s sports and entertainment practice focuses on complex disputes, internal investigations, and reputational matters, including representing a major sports media company in a dispute with a leading sports league and conducting a sports betting integrity investigation for a major league.

Dan’s sports practice includes representing an NBA team in advisory, investigative, and litigation matters, defending individuals in gambling and FIFA-related prosecutions, and handling disciplinary proceedings in professional sports contexts.