We are joined today by Sports and Data Rights Attorney Michael Clohisy. He is a Boston-based sports attorney, business executive, board member, and former certified National Football League (NFL) player-agent, who has advised clients and matters involving: data rights, privacy and protection in sport; athletes’ digital, publicity (US) – name, image, and likeness—NIL, image (UK) and personality (EU) rights; structuring and negotiating contracts for professional athletes, coaches and senior front office executives; sports technology; the National Football League (NFL) and National Football League Players Association (NFLPA); anti-doping, integrity and ethics; the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA); EU and UK football/soccer players and clubs; mediation and arbitration hearings; and gaming and gambling enterprises. 

Some of his high profile clients include basketball superstars George "The Iceman" Gervin and Lynette Woodard.

Michael's efforts also involve IOWNME.

IOWNME has created a new paradigm for individuals to manage digital assets, privacy, identity, and brand underpinned by digital identity and data rights ownership.

Asset values of digital identity and data rights are rising and will continue to grow, especially for athletes, artists, musicians, and other celebrities.  

​Establishing ownership and authenticity are critical to monetizing these assets.  IPrivata puts the individual in control.

• Own and authenticates digital identity and data rights.   

• Monetize these crucial assets. 

• Protect these assets under well-established IP-based laws worldwide