Phillip Ciano

Phil Ciano is the Managing Partner and General Counsel of Bright Path, and a founding partner of Ciano & Goldwasser, LLP -- a national sports law/deal boutique representing private and public companies, global talent agencies and diversified investment funds. Clients include public and closely held companies and international sports agencies/certified agents in each of the Big Four US sports league. Over a 25+ year legal career, Phil has represented and/or co-led multiple investor groups seeking minority and control acquisitions in NFL, MLB and NBA franchises. Phil currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Ipswich Town Football Club, Miami University Parent's Council and the American Cancer Society. Phil is a first-generation Italian American, retains strong family and business ties to Europe (in Italy and elsewhere), and is conversational in Italian.