WilmerHale Recruits Sports Lawyer from Arnold & Porter

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WilmerHale announced that Teresa Johnson has joined the firm as a partner and co-chair of its sports and gaming practice in San Francisco. Johnson previously worked at Arnold & Porter, where she counseled professional sports organizations including teams in the NFL and WNBA on ownership, governance, league matters, financings, and M&A.

Why it matters

The move highlights the growing importance of sports law as a specialized legal practice area, as professional sports teams and leagues face increasingly complex business and regulatory challenges. Johnson's experience advising major league sports organizations will bolster WilmerHale's capabilities in this sector.

The details

Teresa Johnson joins WilmerHale from Arnold & Porter, where she was a key member of the firm's sports law practice. In her new role, Johnson will co-chair WilmerHale's sports and gaming practice, which focuses on representing professional sports teams, owners, and investors on a range of business and legal matters.

• Teresa Johnson joined WilmerHale on February 4, 2026.