Dec. 09, 2025
Sara Dalsheim, Esq.
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About The Lecturer
Sara Dalsheim’s lifelong passion for sports and the law fuels her commitment to assisting all players in the sports betting industry, whether in navigating the ever-evolving regulatory and licensing issues inherent in this burgeoning industry or negotiating operations and sponsorship agreements. Sara advises clients throughout the sports betting and gaming ecosystem on how to structure business partnerships that minimize liability and maximize revenues. She guides in-house counsel and the C-suite, as well as startups and entrepreneurs, on compliance with federal regulations and through complex contract negotiations and disputes.
Sara’s clients include indigenous tribes, professional sports teams, and technology companies throughout the United States. Her regulatory experience across various jurisdictions with differing legislative approaches to gaming has provided her with extensive knowledge of the state licensing process, as well as the different agencies and systems involved. This in-depth understanding of policies and business considerations enhances her ability to effectively negotiate a range of complex agreements, often valued in the millions of dollars.
Prior to joining Ifrah Law, Sara’s civil litigation practice included defending matters involving insurance, premises liability, food safety, employment discrimination, construction, malpractice, and product liability. Before embarking on her legal career, she worked with a professional hockey team and at a full-service sports management firm that provided contractual negotiation, public relations, and crisis communication services for athletes.
Sara earned her J.D. magna cum laude from American University Washington College of Law, where she served as a senior staffer for the American University Business Law Review and was active in the Alternative Dispute Resolution Honor Society, the Intellectual Property Law Society, and the Sports Lawyers Association. She also held leadership as Vice President of Sports for the Sports and Entertainment Law Society and competed in the National Basketball Negotiation Competition (2018–2019). She earned her B.S. cum laude from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and Virginia.
Practice Area(s)
Compliance
Litigation
Sports Law
Arts & Entertainment
Contract
Education
J.D., American University Washington College of Law
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
