Matthew E. Eisler ’07 - Partner at Latham & Watkins

This month on SPARKS, we welcome Matthew Eisler ‘07, Head of Sports Capital at Latham & Watkins, for a conversation at the intersection of law, business, and the global sports industry. A leading voice in sports, media, and private equity, Matthew has built a distinguished career advising on some of the most high-profile transactions in professional sports, from franchise acquisitions and strategic investments to league-defining partnerships. In this episode, Matthew discusses his work advising private equity firms, institutional investors, and major sports stakeholders on complex transactions across the global sports landscape, including franchise investments, media rights, and strategic capital initiatives. Eisler’s work includes the Walton-Penner Family’s $4.65 billion acquisition of the Denver Broncos, Josh Harris’s record-setting $6.05 billion purchase of the Washington Commanders, and Fenway Sports Group’s $3 billion strategic collaboration with PGA TOUR Enterprises. Cardozo School of Law