Jeremy M. Evans, CEO of California Sports Lawyer® and Past President of the California Lawyers Association, will speak at the California Lawyers Association 2026 Annual Meeting in San Diego.
The General Session, “Decision-Making in Sports and the Law: Who Calls the Plays and Why It Matters,” will bring together senior leaders whose careers span law, executive leadership, and strategic growth in major sports organizations.
The panel will discuss how legal analysis shapes high-stakes choices, including franchise leadership, commercial partnerships, governance, compliance, and organizational direction in a rapidly changing sports landscape.
Panelists
- Terezka Zabka — General Counsel, Vice President, San Diego Padres
- Ryan Perry — General Counsel, San Diego FC
- Jeremy M. Evans — CEO, California Sports Lawyer®; Past President, California Lawyers Association
Moderator
- Brent Turman — Shareholder, Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.
Session Details
- Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Time: 12:30–1:30 PM PDT
- Location: Pacific Ballroom A/B, Sheraton San Diego Resort
- Credit: 1.0 Hour MCLE
Event link: View the Annual Meeting program and register.
About Jeremy M. Evans:
Jeremy M. Evans is the Chief Entrepreneur Officer, Founder & Managing Attorney at California Sports Lawyer®, representing entertainment, media, and sports clients in contractual, intellectual property, and dealmaking matters. An award-winning attorney and industry leader, Evans is based in Los Angeles and Newport Beach, California. He can be reached at Jeremy@CSLlegal.com. www.CSLlegal.com.
