 OverviewBrent is a Texas-based litigator focused on high-stakes disputes in the sports and entertainment industries. Before practicing law, he built his career in film and television as an associate operations producer for ESPN and ABC College Football, where he helped craft stories seen by audiences nationwide. That foundation continues to shape how he advocates today, translating complex disputes into clear, compelling narratives for judges, juries, and arbitrators. He represents clients across the sports and entertainment landscape in a variety of issues, including matters involving contracts, business disputes, and reputation-driven conflicts where the outcome extends beyond the courtroom. In addition, Brent handles complex business litigation across industries, including real estate, ownership disputes, and high-value commercial conflicts. Brent serves as Co-Chair of Munsch Hardt’s Sports & Entertainment practice group. He has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Media & Entertainment attorneys in the country and by Lawdragon as a leading global sports, entertainment, and media litigator. Memberships
- State Bar of Texas, Entertainment & Sports Law Section (Former Chair)
- Entertainment Law Institute (Planning Committee Member and Vice Chair, 2018, 2020-2026)
- American Bar Association Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Law Industries (Litigation Division Vice Chair)
- Dallas Bar Association, Entertainment Art & Sports Law Section (Former Chair, 2016 and 2023)
- Dallas Producers Association (Producer Member)
- Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (Executive Board, Legal Counsel, 2023-2025; Economic Summit Co-Chair, 2024)
- Highland Park United Methodist Church Day School (Former Advisory Board Member)
- SMU Meadows School of the Arts Alumni Advisory Council
- Texas Association of Motion Media Professionals (Former President)
- Texas UIL Young Filmmakers Festival (Judge)
- USA Film Festival (Judge)
- Women Texas Film Festival (Former Advisory Board Member)
OverviewBrent is a Texas-based litigator focused on high-stakes disputes in the sports and entertainment industries. Before practicing law, he built his career in film and television as an associate operations producer for ESPN and ABC College Football, where he helped craft stories seen by audiences nationwide. That foundation continues to shape how he advocates today, translating complex disputes into clear, compelling narratives for judges, juries, and arbitrators. He represents clients across the sports and entertainment landscape in a variety of issues, including matters involving contracts, business disputes, and reputation-driven conflicts where the outcome extends beyond the courtroom. In addition, Brent handles complex business litigation across industries, including real estate, ownership disputes, and high-value commercial conflicts. Brent serves as Co-Chair of Munsch Hardt’s Sports & Entertainment practice group. He has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Media & Entertainment attorneys in the country and by Lawdragon as a leading global sports, entertainment, and media litigator. ExperienceSports + EntertainmentSecured a near-complete victory for a Dallas-based private investment firm and its principals in an adversary proceeding in which [more]Secured a near-complete victory for a Dallas-based private investment firm and its principals in an adversary proceeding in which the trustee for the defunct Alliance of American Football sought damages totaling more than $300 MM. Following a 21-day trial conducted over a 78-day period, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court dismissed all claims except one, reducing the recovery on the remaining claim to $1. [less]Sports + EntertainmentSecured a federal jury verdict for the estate of multi-platinum recording artist in a lawsuit against former sound engineer. Sports + EntertainmentSuccessfully fended off a request for preliminary injunction in a matter related to the music of a prominent deceased musical artist. Sports + EntertainmentSecured a jury verdict finding that the client was a partner in the entity that initially published the “Fifty Shades of Grey” trilogy books [more]Secured a jury verdict finding that the client was a partner in the entity that initially published the “Fifty Shades of Grey” trilogy books and a ruling that entitled the client to more than $13.2 MM in royalties, interest, and attorneys' fees. [less]Sports + EntertainmentObtained a $10.3 MM summary judgment for an entity that loaned funds for the production of a feature film distributed by a major studio. Sports + EntertainmentRepresented multiple university presses when approached to option film or television rights to books. Patent InfringementAssisted in securing a unanimous defense verdict in favor of a manufacturer of downhole sand and gas separation products in a $4.5 MM [more]Assisted in securing a unanimous defense verdict in favor of a manufacturer of downhole sand and gas separation products in a $4.5 MM patent infringement suit. [less]Intellectual PropertyServed as lead attorney in a matter where a federal judge agreed to quash notice of deposition for a Fortune 50 CEO and dismiss claims [more]Served as lead attorney in a matter where a federal judge agreed to quash notice of deposition for a Fortune 50 CEO and dismiss claims for trademark infringement and business disparagement. [less]Sports + EntertainmentSecured the dismissal of all claims against a prominent dental professional and content creator with a large online presence with a Chapter 27 [more]Secured the dismissal of all claims against a prominent dental professional and content creator with a large online presence with a Chapter 27 Anti-SLAPP Motion to Dismiss. After initial motion practice, the Judge ordered the other party to pay all attorneys’ fees incurred. [less]Real Estate Litigation Successfully resolved a large number of lawsuits relating to real estate syndications for multi-family properties across Texas. Business DisputeSecured the denial of an application for a temporary restraining order filed against a business intelligence consulting firm CEO. Business DisputeRepresented an LLC and one of its members in claims against a large, Chinese state-owned enterprise, as well as several of its subsidiaries. [more]Represented an LLC and one of its members in claims against a large, Chinese state-owned enterprise, as well as several of its subsidiaries. In pursuing the arbitration claim, the team also defended its clients in two federal proceedings in the Northern District of Texas, one federal proceeding in the Northern District of California, one proceeding in the Delaware Court of Chancery, and one appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The panel awarded the claimants more than $68 MM. [less]Business DisputeServed as lead counsel in a case where the team obtained multiple, favorable settlements on behalf of a campus safety and student conduct [more]Served as lead counsel in a case where the team obtained multiple, favorable settlements on behalf of a campus safety and student conduct software provider against several public and private universities around the United States. [less]Business DisputeSuccessfully defended derivative lawsuit against owner of a Texas-based company that provides technology, engineering, and support [more]Successfully defended derivative lawsuit against owner of a Texas-based company that provides technology, engineering, and support services relating to satellite communications and renewable energy. [less]Negligence + Workplace InjuryEnsured that a claimant received $0 in future medical damages in arbitration involving alleged negligent supervision regarding an explosive [more]Ensured that a claimant received $0 in future medical damages in arbitration involving alleged negligent supervision regarding an explosive device at the workplace. [less]NegligenceObtained summary judgment for a large residential developer in a negligence action. Premises LiabilityObtained summary judgment for a water park after oral argument, defeating the plaintiff's premises liability action
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