In almost every industry the importance of legal representation is imperative, and the world of esports is no different. As more and more brands are looking to get into the space and more players are getting recruited to the pros, the importance of understanding contracts and sports agents is crucial.

In this episode of All In With Esports, Lewis Johnson welcomes Esports Trade Association Member, former sports agent, and lawyer, Jared Vasiliauskas to the show.

Jared discusses how he became involved in esports, and how his love of representing athletes led him to the industry of gaming and esports.

They also discuss what parents and young players need to know before taking any brand deal, and why it’s crucial for them to make sure they get the legal representation they need before agreeing to anything!

You can find out more about Jared on his LinkedIn and at his company’s website at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-vasiliauskas-646b7654/

and

https://www.powercronin.com/

Full Episode Breakdown:

1:32 – The importance of the legal issues in esports

3:45 – Learning more about the Esports Trade Association, and what they do to serve the esports industry

5:10 – The importance of why the legal side is considered since the esports world is growing so exponentially. From the legal side, there are multiple different issues that need to be considered when agreements are made.

7:15 – Jared discusses his history working in MLB and Olympic athletes, and how he has been able to utilize his expertise in the esports world.

8:47 – What needs to be considered and where does one begin in trying to legally represent a pro who isn’t only working within the US, but taking sponsorship deals over seas.

9:32 – Jared discusses his initial reasoning in studying Sports Management, and how his path ended up changing over time.

12:20 – Looking back on high school and making a plan, how much gaming was involved?

13:40 – How Jared ended up working the Esports Trade Association and why he was so interested in being a part of it.

14:40 – What exactly is he doing to help with the Esports Trade Association.

15:30 – What are the ins and outs of working with the Esports Trade Association.

20:15 – The sound life advice Jared learned from his mentors in college.

22:30 – What’s some general advice that families should consider as these young kids have an ability to build a career at such a young age.

24:32 – What about when it comes to working with agents who aren’t attorneys.