Whitehall Entertainment & Sports Lawyers

Attorney Julie C. Hancock is a seasoned legal professional with a career spanning nearly a decade, encompassing both corporate and solo practices. Holding a bachelor’s degree from Suffolk University and a JD from Barry University School of Law, Julie has further honed her expertise by obtaining an Entertainment Law certificate from Southwestern Law School. She also gained global exposure by studying intellectual property law in Dublin, Ireland. Julie's legal forte lies in a diverse array of areas, including immigration, entertainment law, business operations, and federal election law. Her specialization particularly shines in visas like EB-2/National Interest Waivers and O-1A/B, marking her...

Bryan T. Kroes is a shareholder with Hurtado Zimmerman SC in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Bryan’s law practice includes entertainment, including entertainment-adjacent business, construction, and real property. As an entertainment attorney, Bryan represents musicians, artists, influencers, performers, record labels, film companies, publishers, venues, and other creative types, together with entertainment-adjacent businesses such as breweries, restaurants, and similar clients serving the hospitality industries. A lifelong musician with an extensive history of touring and production work, Bryan brings a seasoned, unique, and personal approach to the business side of entertainment. Bryan is a founding member, and currently serves as Treasurer, for the Wisconsin...

Sean's practice focuses on business transactional law, business litigation, civil litigation, and real estate law. Sean has experience litigating business and civil disputes as both plaintiff's and defendant's counsel, helping buyers and sellers complete real estate transactions, as well as experience drafting contracts ranging from small business contracts to plow a parking lot to large corporation contracts dealing with operating and maintaining real estate. Sean earned his Juris Doctor (JD) and Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Marquette University. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics from Northern Arizona University. Before joining Halling & Cayo, Sean ran his...

Joshua M. Frieser, Esq. is a sports and business lawyer and Principal Attorney at Frieser Legal. His practice is focused on the representation of athletes, agents, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small businesses. While working to solve the unique legal needs that they have, Josh represents athletes in internal disciplinary proceedings and NIL licensing agreements, as well as in related intellectual property and business planning matters. In addition to serving as counsel to college and professional athletes, Josh represents sports agents and sports industry ventures as outside counsel. Josh is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and an active member of...