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Ryan Lipes

Attorney

Practice Areas

International sports lawyer who represents athletes, coaches, and sports federations in international and domestic disputes, arbitrations, and litigation. We routinely handle cases before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and international and domestic sports arbitral bodies. Our practice areas include anti-doping, eligibility, misconduct, contract disputes, and misconduct and SafeSport issues. 

Career

Before joining Global Sports Advocates, Ryan was a prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. and senior counsel for the U.S. Center for SafeSport. He started his career at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.

Professional Memberships

Sports Lawyers Association, Colorado Bar Association

Personal

Ryan lives in the D.C. area. 

Education

Harvard Law School, J.D.

Duke University, B.A.

Contact

  • Telephone: +1-207-747-5899
  • E-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ryan Lipes

Upcoming Events

Ljubljana Sport Law Conference

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05-06-2026 9:00 -17:00

Anti-Corruption in Sport Update

Anti-Corruption in Sport Update
11-06-2026 12:00 -13:00

CAS - Summer Academy Programme

CAS - Summer Academy Programme
06-07-2026 - 10-07-2026