Aaron Benjamin SwerdlowVenture Capital Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

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Aaron Benjamin Swerdlow is a distinguished corporate and transactional attorney based in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in venture capital law with a strong focus on the dynamic realms of entertainment and emerging technologies. As a key member of Gerard Fox Law, he leverages his extensive legal expertise to guide clients through complex transactional and employment law issues, ensuring they navigate the legal landscape with confidence. With a rich background as general counsel for a boutique sports agency, Aaron has provided invaluable counsel to professional basketball coaches and retired NBA players on a wide array of matters, including employment contracts, licensing agreements, sponsorship deals, estate planning, and equity investments. His experience includes working closely with prominent figures in the sports industry, such as NBA coaches, general managers, and NCAA head coaches, where he managed not only the agency’s internal legal affairs but also contributed to the launch and development of new business ventures. Aaron’s proficiency extends to drafting and revising secured and unsecured credit agreements, mortgage-backed lending facilities, and commercial mortgage loan agreements. He has conducted thorough due diligence for regional banks serving mid-market commercial and residential investors, solidifying his reputation as a trusted advisor in complex business transactions. His work in the esports sector has garnered national recognition, earning features in esteemed publications such as Law360, USA Today, and VentureBeat. As the editor-in-chief of the sports law section in Matthew Bender’s quarterly treatise, “Entertainment Industry Contracts,” Aaron is a thought leader in his field. He has also consulted for NCAA athletic departments and frequently participates in sports law panels, sharing his insights with fellow professionals. Aaron's previous experience includes serving as in-house counsel for a venture-backed technology startup, where he negotiated high-stakes partnerships with Fortune 500 companies and handled private equity, convertible debt, and private placement transactions. He has also contributed to the athletic department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and worked at two notable east coast law firms. A graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, where he earned his J.D. in 2011, Aaron was an Executive Articles Editor for the Georgetown Journal on Poverty Law and Policy and a member of the Georgetown Entertainment and Media Alliance. He also holds a B.A. with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, awarded in 2006. Committed to community service, Aaron serves as the Community Service Chair of the Georgetown Club of Los Angeles while maintaining an active pro bono practice.

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