Emily Staker

Emily Staker is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and a practicing attorney with extensive experience in athlete representation and high-conflict legal disputes.

• Adjunct Professor, University of Denver Sturm College of Law
• NFL Agent and Attorney, Wasserman
• Chief Legal Advisor, FLX Sports
• Managing Partner, Olson Legacy Law

Education:

• J.D., University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Emily’s research and professional work focuses on Sports Law, Athlete Rights, Contract Negotiation, and Artificial Intelligence applications in sports compliance. She also applies her legal expertise to high-conflict family law and complex financial disputes.

At the University of Denver, she teaches Sports Law with a focus on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights, integrating insights from her NFL agent work. She is licensed to practice law and mentors students on athlete empowerment and evolving sports agency models.

Key Affiliations:

• Wasserman (NFL Division): Negotiated over $3 billion in contracts and represented 120+ NFL Draft prospects
• FLX Sports: Overseeing compliance and strategic partnerships for AI-driven college sports solutions
• Olson Legacy Law: Specializing in high-net-worth family law litigation and legacy planning