(HOUSTON) – Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. is proud to announce Sunil Jamal will join the Firm on Monday, June 23rd as a Corporate Shareholder in the Firm’s Houston office, where he will lead the newly established Sports + Entertainment Practice. Jamal will also maintain an active Corporate and M&A practice, representing investors seeking strategic acquisitions, as well as companies in the energy, restaurant, and hospitality industries.
Before joining Munsch Hardt, Jamal served as Associate General Counsel of the Houston Texans, where he provided legal counsel across nearly every facet of the organization, including corporate governance, commercial transactions, sponsorships, intellectual property, healthcare, and regulatory compliance. Jamal began his legal career at Baker Botts as a corporate attorney, focusing on M&A, securities law compliance, and complex deal structures for both public and private companies. This combined in-house sports and law firm experience has given Jamal a unique perspective on the business of sports and entertainment. Jamal received both his Juris Doctor and Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
“Sunil brings a unique skillset, strong relationships, and a hard-working attitude that make him the ideal leader to launch this practice,” said David Coligado, CEO of Munsch Hardt. “His deep experience within a professional sports franchise, combined with a corporate legal background and genuine excitement to build something new, is a rare and powerful combination.”
With Texas experiencing rapid growth in sports, from major league franchises to youth and club-level programs, and the entertainment industry expanding through influencer licensing, sponsorships, and brand partnerships, the need for experienced legal guidance is greater than ever. Munsch Hardt offers full-service, cross-disciplinary support to sports teams, athletes, sports-adjacent businesses, restaurant owners, influencers, investors, musicians, and entertainment professionals navigating today’s complex business and legal landscape. The Sports + Entertainment practice is supported by the following Munsch Hardt team members:
▪ Michael Krywucki and Kitty Henry (Real Estate, including, Venue Negotiations, Stadium Lease Development, and Acquisitions)
▪ Sunil Jamal (Private Equity; Commercial Agreements; Joint Ventures; Licensing, Naming Rights and Sponsorships; Media Transactions; Corporate Governance)
▪ Sameer Karim + Pooneh Momeni (Labor + Employment Issues; Exclusivity; Confidentiality; Restrictive Covenants)
▪ Luke Lechler (Endorsements and Business Ventures)
▪ Kevin Lippman and Mark Taubenfeld (Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Insolvency)
▪ Irina Plumlee (Immigration)
▪ James Ray (Name Image Likeness (NIL) and Trademark Registrations)
▪ Robert Rhodes (Musicians, Bands, and Entertainment)
“The convergence of sports, media, and capital presents incredible opportunities and legal complexities,” said Jamal. “Our goal is to be the go-to team for organizations and investors building the future of sports and entertainment. I am excited to join Munsch Hardt to provide middle-market support to these exciting and dynamic businesses.”