FOUNDER & MANAGING ATTORNEY

Andrew “Drew” Jacobs is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Jacobs Counsel LLC.

Jacobs is currently licensed to practice law in New Jersey and Ohio, pending New York admission, and is a licensed National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) Contract Advisor.

Jacobs’ practice focuses on providing principled counsel to high-performing individuals and businesses. His firm focuses on business/contract law & estate planning. He also works with athletes, creators, and entrepreneurs on a variety of transactional matters - spanning the sports, entertainment, and gaming industries.

A native of Mendham, New Jersey, Jacobs had a prolific high school basketball career at Mendham High School. He was an all-state point guard and 1000-point scorer. Jacobs won a state championship and multiple county championships, establishing himself as one of the winningest players in Morris County basketball history while developing valuable ideas about building winning organizations in the process.

Jacobs went on to attend Boston College, where he walked-on to the ACC basketball team during his freshman year. He was also a member of the Honors Program at the Carroll School of Management in addition to his work with Campus Ministry and other mentorship groups on campus.

Following his graduation from Boston College, Jacobs began his entrepreneurial journey, where he founded Head and Heart Hoops, a basketball training company. He parlayed his passion for teaching, counseling, and mentorship into a successful business, coaching and training basketball players of all skill levels. With Head and Heart Hoops, Jacobs developed and mentored several professional and Division 1 college basketball players, learning how to implement strategic plans and execute on those plans to achieve results for his clients.

Jacobs went on to attend Seton Hall University School of Law. During his time at Seton Hall, he served as the Symposium Editor of the Seton Hall Law School Legislative Journal. As the Symposium Editor, Jacobs developed and produced the first annual Seton Hall Sports Law Symposium, bringing together prominent athletes, academics, and practitioners to discuss the future of Sports Law. Notable participants included professional athletes, professional agents, major college conference commissioners, athletic directors, federal judges, and a former governor. Jacobs also authored a legal comment exploring the nexus of tax policy and community development titled “Unlocking the ‘Opportunity’ in Opportunity Zones.”

Following graduation, Jacobs was hired as a consultant for Seton Hall Law School to develop their sports, entertainment, and gaming law program. As a consultant, Jacobs fortified the success of the first Symposium by hosting the second annual Sports Law Symposium, focusing on Social Justice in Sports.

Jacobs has worked with athletes, creators, entrepreneurs, and growing families to protect their family, wealth, and business in a variety of ways. Additionally, he repesents several companies - ranging from start-ups through funded growth-stage Silicon Valley tech companies - as outside general counsel.

Education

• Seton Hall Law School

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.)

• Boston College

  • Bachelor of Science, Concentrations in Marketing & Business Analytics

  • Graduated from the Honors Program of the Carroll School of Management

Areas of Practice

• Business & Contract Law

• Estate Planning & Asset Protection

• Sports, Entertainment, and Gaming Transactions

Admitted to Practice Law

• State of New Jersey

• State of Ohio

Licensure

• Certified NFLPA Contract Advisor

OF COUNSEL

Marcus Whitaker is Of Counsel to Jacobs Counsel LLC.

Whitaker is the Founder/Managing Attorney of GroundUp Sports & Entertainment and is currently licensed to practice law in New York.

He is a veteran sports agent and licensed attorney who provides integral assistance to Jacobs Counsel’s Business and Intellectual Property Practice. As a former college, professional athlete, and pro athlete trainer, Marcus has decades of experience navigating the sports industry and managing the careers and business interests of athletes and entertainers. One of the few dedicated sports and entertainment lawyers providing high quality, concierge level representation to the top athletes and entertainers. He also leverages his experience as a pro athlete trainer and in athlete development to assist clients in navigating their athletic and entertainment careers. He is a licensed NBA, NFL, and FIBA agent, and seasoned contract negotiator and dealmaker. Marcus is one of the few attorneys in the country building capacity in the burgeoning field of Name, Image, and Likeness licensing.

Education

• Seton Hall University School of Law

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.)

• Fairleigh Dickinson University

  • B.A.- Political Science

Areas of Practice

• Sports and Entertainment Law

• Intellectual Property and Licensing

Admitted to Practice Law

• State of New York

OF COUNSEL

Chuk Obiechefu is Of Counsel to Jacobs Counsel LLC.

Obiechefu is the CEO and Managing Attorney of the Obi Law Group and is currently licensed to practice in Kentucky. He launched his practice after working in the corporate world, with a commitment to supporting the small businesses, professionals, and families looking to build their American Dream.

Chuk was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, is a graduate of University of Georgia School of Law, and has lived and worked throughout the Southeastern U.S. He began his career in banking, real estate, and construction, working with large national companies and asset managers. During his time in the corporate world he's gained valuable experience working in and advising companies and executives on complex business operations, transactions, compliance, and asset management matters.

While Chuk focuses his practice on business law, intellectual property, and estate planning, he leverages the Obi Law Group's innovative service packages to deliver legal solutions in a wide range of legal matters.

As Managing Attorney, Chuk ensures that the highly skilled team at the Obi Law Group remains committed to providing heartfelt counsel and advocacy to its clients and the communities OLG serves. Chuk believes that the promise of the American Dream depends on the individuals and businesses and families on Main Street having access to high caliber legal services, tailored to their unique needs. Let Chuk and OLG get to the heart of your case today.

Education:

• University of Georgia School of Law

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.)

• Georgia State University

  • Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs

  • Graduated Cum Laude with Departmental Distinction

Areas of Practice

• Business & Corporate Law

• Trademarks & Copyrights

• Estate Planning

• Civil Litigation

Admitted to Practice Law

• Commonwealth of Kentucky

• U.S. District Court - Western District of KY

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