ABOUT

Phil Ciano is a founding partner of the 25 year litigation/deal shop, Ciano & Goldwasser, LLP.  Phil represents clients across three key areas: sports law, commercial law and healthcare. With over 25 years of experience, his practice spans from New York to Los Angeles.  Clients include world-renowned physicians, public and closely-held companies, and international sports agencies / certified agents in professional baseball, basketball, football and golf.  Phil also serves as a federally-appointed Special Master, court-appointed Receiver and mediator of complex business disputes.

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Outside of his legal work, Phil is the managing partner and a co-founder of Bright Path Sports Partners, LLC. Bright Path is the first ever private equity and advisory firm that combines Native American institutional Capital with non-Native American investment, to secure scarce investments in professional sports, media and entertainment opportunities. Phil also enjoys spending time with his family and giving back to charitable causes including True Freedom Ministries, Mater Dei and Gesu Catholic Church, and Partnership Schools NYC.  Phil also serves on the Board of Directors for the American Cancer Society and Miami University’s Parent Council.