Dave Stern

Dave Stern


Blaney McMurtry LLP

Recognized since 2025

Toronto, Ontario

Practice Areas

Sports Law

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Dave provides creative and practical solutions for complex matters in the areas of Sports, Entertainment and Corporate/Commercial Law. In particular, Dave’s practice focuses on audio-visual production, distribution and exploitation (films, television series, digital media projects), brand licensing, influencer representation and commercial transactions. Dave also represents labels, bands, producers and artists in the negotiation of recording, management and publishing agreements. In addition, Dave is involved in establishing optimal corporate structuring for his clients.

Dave has a unique sports background, as he previously worked in the legal departments of both the Oakland Raiders and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd., where he was regularly involved in software licencing, the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, sponsorships, contests and promotions, collective bargaining, athlete/player contracts, broadcasting and distribution.

Dave is extremely passionate about his work and his clients’ needs. He understands their objectives and he knows how to get deals done. Clients can rely on Dave to support every aspect of their business.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 2 Queen Street East, Suite 1500
    Toronto, ON M5C 3G5
    Canada
Education
  • University of Ottawa, J.D., graduated 2011
  • McGill University, B.A. Major in Industrial Relations, graduated 2008
Bar Admissions
  • Ontario, Law Society of Ontario, 2012

Blaney McMurtry LLP
Toronto, Ontario

46 The Best Lawyers in Canada awards

10 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 for work in:
  • Sports Law
Awards:
  • 2023 Lexpert named “Leading Lawyer to Watch in Entertainment Law”

  • 2023 Lexpert Rising Stars Gold Winner

Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Entertainment Law
  • Corporate Law

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