Barbara Meili, vice chair of the Global Entertainment & Media Practice of Greenberg Traurig, LLP, co-chair of the Sports Business Industry Group, and chair of the New York Entertainment & Media Practice, has been named to the 15th class of Sports Business Journal's "Game Changers: Women in Sports Business."
NEW YORK, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Barbara Meili, vice chair of the Global Entertainment & Media Practice of Greenberg Traurig, LLP, co-chair of the Sports Business Industry Group, and chair of the New York Entertainment & Media Practice, has been named to the 15th class of Sports Business Journal's "Game Changers: Women in Sports Business."
This annual award honors women who have played pivotal roles across the sports industry, bringing new ideas and leadership to their fields. Meili will be recognized at the "Game Changers: Women in Sports Business" conference held Sept. 24-25 and in Sports Business Journal's Sept. 15 edition.
Meili advises sports and media clients—including the New England Sports Network, SportsNet Pittsburgh, NHL Network, YES Network, and the Baltimore Orioles—on licensing, distribution, sponsorship and other corporate transactions. Over the past year, she advised the Baltimore Orioles in negotiating a lease extension for Oriole Park at Camden Yards and a jersey patch and sponsorship agreement with T. Rowe Price, provided ongoing legal support to NESN and SportsNet Pittsburgh, and assisted YES Network in renewing major distribution agreements.
Meili is also committed to mentoring women attorneys, several of whom now serve in-house at programming companies such as A&E Networks, Hallmark, and AMC Networks.
"I am truly honored to be named to the 2025 Game Changers cohort," Meili said. "It is a privilege to be recognized alongside such an inspiring group of women who are shaping the future of sports business. I am thrilled to be part of this community and look forward to continuing to help drive positive change in our industry."
About Greenberg Traurig's Entertainment & Media Practice: With offices situated in the centers of the entertainment industry, Greenberg Traurig has established an experienced, international multidisciplinary entertainment and media practice. The Greenberg Traurig Entertainment & Media Practice focuses on the music, motion picture, television, live stage, internet, digital media, publishing, sports, theatre, and cable industries. The team has access to key players in the entertainment and media sectors and provides clients with timely, business-oriented, and dedicated legal counsel essential for thriving in today's dynamic, multimedia entertainment marketplace. Our entertainment and media attorneys have been consistently recognized as Billboard "Top Music Lawyers" and "Country Power Players," The Hollywood Reporter "Power Lawyers: Top 100 Most Influential Entertainment Lawyers in America," and a Law360 "Practice Group of the Year"; in the Variety "Dealmakers Impact Report," "Legal Impact Report," and "Variety 500," Chambers USA Guide, The Legal 500, Super Lawyers, and The Best Lawyers in America.
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2,850 attorneys across 49 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm's broad geographic and practice range enables the delivery of innovative and strategic legal services across borders and industries. Recognized as a 2025 BTI "Best of the Best Recommended Law Firm" by general counsel for trust and relationship management, Greenberg Traurig is consistently ranked among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100, NLJ 500, and Law360 400. Greenberg Traurig is also known for its philanthropic giving, culture, innovation, and pro bono work. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com.
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