As a seasoned attorney and NFL player agent, Shannon Polk represents clients in contract negotiations and litigation. Shannon is trusted by a long list of professional athletes, Fortune 500 executives, large corporations, and multi-million dollar public entities to represent their interests in legal matters involving hundreds of millions of dollars in controversy.

Shannon is consistently honored as one of the Best Lawyers in America® as published by Best Lawyers® in conjunction with U.S. News Media Group. He also has been repeatedly selected for inclusion in Ohio Super Lawyers® for his work in the field of labor and employment law.

Andy Kabat has represented clients in litigation and contract negotiations for twenty years. Andy is a trusted advisor and counselor to a wide array of individuals and organizations including: business executives, senior management, professional athletes, television and news professionals, radio personalities, artists, architects, accountants, and lawyers.

Andy has a proven track record of success, including numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. When a negotiated resolution is not possible, Andy is prepared to effectively protect his clients’ interests in the courtroom; Andy has already completed over 80 jury trials. Andy also is a certified NFL player agent.

Andy is a frequent speaker at seminars and events. He has received multiple awards recognizing his success over the years.

Dan’s practice is devoted to litigation involving employment disputes, business torts, and contractual and commercial matters. Typically representing plaintiffs, Dan has represented clients in a variety of industries, including financial services, manufacturing, non-profits, government contracting, and professional sports.

Dan’s practice includes all phases of the litigation process, from pre-suit negotiations through trial. Dan has successfully represented clients in trial in both state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration. Dan has also litigated numerous appeals, including matters before the United State and Ohio Supreme Courts.

Mark is a partner at IHC Sports and spearheads the firm’s West Coast operations from its Southern California office.  During his two-decade career in sports representation, he has secured and negotiated landmark deals, worth more than $1 billion in total value, in the representation of professional athletes, coaches, and broadcasters.

Mark was born and raised in Cleveland, where he first met and became close friends with his fellow partners at IHC Sports. He received his B.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame in 1992 with a dual concentration in Finance and Accountancy, and his law degree in 1995 from Case Western Reserve School of Law where he was a member of the Law Review and a merit scholar. Before joining IHC Sports, Mark was Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Athletes First for 16 years, where he represented many high-profile athletes and coaches, while also handling all of the agency’s legal matters.

Mark has substantial experience representing NFL players in disciplinary appeals involving the NFL Commissioner’s Office and grievances under the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement.  He is a member of the state bars of California and Ohio, and also belongs to the Sports Lawyers Association. He is a certified contract advisor in both football and baseball.