Andrew Stroth

Andrew M. Stroth, J.D.
Born (1967-11-28) November 28, 1967
Residence Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nationality American
Education University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Northwestern University School of Law
Occupation Civil Rights Lawyer, Sports Attorney

Andrew M. Stroth, J.D. (born November 28, 1967) is a Chicago-based sports attorney and civil rights lawyer for victims of police abuse.

Early life and education

Stroth was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1967. He graduated from Lyons Township High School in LaGrange, Illinois in 1986. He earned a Bachelor's degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign in 1990[1] and a law degree from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law[2] in 1999. Stroth taught as an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University School of Law in the Negotiations Program between 2002 and 2008[3][4] and continues to guest lecture at the school throughout the year.

Sports business career

In 1995, Stroth founded Impact Talent Associates,[5] a Chicago-based sports management and marketing firm representing athletes in their marketing deals where he still serves as president today. While running Impact Talent Associates full time, Stroth began law school at Northwestern University School of Law in, earning his J.D. in 1999.

As President of Impact Talent Associates, Stroth serves as the business advisor and legal contact for athletes from teams such as the Washington Redskins, Chicago Bears,[6][7] and Miami Heat.[8] In this role he also serves as an agent for Chicago television news anchor Robin Robinson[9] and meteorologist Cheryl Scott.[10][11][12][13]

Stroth is most notable for negotiating endorsement deals for several sports figures, including Donovan McNabb, Dwyane Wade, Michael Vick, Lovie Smith, Brandon Marshall, and Martellus Bennett.[14][15][16][17][18][19]

In July 2011, Stroth negotiated a multi-year endorsement deal with Nike for NFL player Michael Vick.[20] Stroth also serves as an adviser to Fuse Science and assists the company with procuring professional athletes to endorse the brand.[21][22][23] In November 2011, Stroth negotiated an endorsement deal between Fuse Science and professional golfer Tiger Woods.[24]

Move to civil rights representation

In January 2015, Stroth launched Action Injury Law Group, a boutique civil rights law firm representing victims of police brutality[25][26] while still serving as President at Impact Talent Associates and Of Counsel at Handler Thayer, LLP[27]

Stroth's work in police misconduct cases began with his involvement in the case of Pierre Loury, a sixteen year old boy who was shot and killed by Chicago police on April 11, 2016.[28][29][30] Stroth represents the youth's family in federal civil rights lawsuit, during which city attorneys offered to admit to a federal jury that a code of silence exists in the Police Department in exchange for absolving Mayor Rahm Emanuel from testifying at a separate trial involving two whistleblower cops.[31]

Stroth also provides representation for the families of a number of high profile police brutality cases including those of Justus Howell (17) of Zion, IL,[32] Charles Hollstein (38) of Zion, IL,[33] and Martice Milliner (25) of Chicago, IL[34] who were shot and killed by police, and Rashon Gartley (22) of Chicago, IL[35][36] who was beaten by police at a South Side hospital.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.communication.illinois.edu/alumni/news/documents/05.045SpCommNL06.pdf
  2. ↑ http://law.alumni.northwestern.edu/s/1479/images/gid4/editor_documents/connect-news/reporter-2-1.pdf
  3. ↑ Ling, Claire. "Andrew Stroth talks representing Dwyane Wade, Michael Vick, Donovan McNabb". Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, and Integrated Marketing Communications. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  4. ↑ http://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/9th-annual-men-of-excellence-2016
  5. ↑ http://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/Archives/2014/09/22/Andrew-Stroth-Amicus-9-22-14.aspx
  6. ↑ McClure, Vaughn (September 10, 2011). "Lovie Smith: Man about town: Bears coach more visible heading into his 8th season". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved October 1, 2011.
  7. ↑ Silverstein, Jack. "Lovie Smith isn't only his dad — he's also a client". Chicago Law Bulletin. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  8. ↑ Crockett, Roger (February 12, 2007). "Building A Megabrand Named Dwyane: How Dwyane Wade of the Heat is rewriting the rules of sports marketing". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved August 29, 2011.
  9. ↑ Feder, Robert. "Robinson ready to 'explore other opportunities". Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  10. ↑ Feder, Robert. "Great Scott: Bright forecast for NBC 5 weather star". Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  11. ↑ Feder, Robert. "Weather bulletin: Cheryl Scott leaving NBC 5". Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  12. ↑ Feder, Robert. "Farewell forecast was 'difficult' for Cheryl Scott". Robert Feder. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  13. ↑ Feder, Robert. "Weather alert: ABC 7 signs Cheryl Scott". Robert Feder. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  14. ↑ Mitchell, Fred. "Bears' Marshall agrees to weekly TV gig". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
  15. ↑ "WMAQ Adds Chicago Bear to Sports Team". TV News Check | The Business of Broadcasting. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
  16. ↑ McFarlin, Jim. "Deep Impact". Moden Luxury Men's Book Chicago. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
  17. ↑ "Alumni in Sports" (PDF). Northwestern Law Reporter. Northwestern University School of Law. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  18. ↑ "Martellus Bennett Signs With The Score". Retrieved 28 March 2014.
  19. ↑ Ling, Clare. "Andrew Stroth talks representing Dwyane Wade, Michael Vick, Donovan McNabb". Medill Northwestern University. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
  20. ↑ Gaynor, Gerren Keith. "Nike Re-Signs Michael Vick To Endorsement Deal". NewsOne. Retrieved August 29, 2011.
  21. ↑ Lefton, Terry (November 11, 2011). "Fuse Science Inks Equity Endorsement Deal With Tiger Woods". Sports Business Journal Daily. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
  22. ↑ Mitchell, Fred (November 10, 2011). "Tiger Woods finally gets endorsement for bag". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
  23. ↑ "Fuse Science Partners with World's Leading Sports Trainer" (Press release). Fuse Science. January 3, 2012. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
  24. ↑ Belson, Ken (November 24, 2011). "Hints of a Comeback as Woods Secures Deals". The New York Times. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
  25. ↑ Kapos (6 September 2016). "After working with athletes, attorney pivots to the street". Chicago Sun Times. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  26. ↑ http://www.law.northwestern.edu/about/news/newsdisplay.cfm?ID=829
  27. ↑ "About Andrew Stroth". Handler Thayer LLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
  28. ↑ Meisner, Jason (20 April 2016). "Family of teen Pierre Loury sues city over deadly police shooting". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  29. ↑ Tarm, Michael (20 April 2016). "Lawsuit: Teen killed by Chicago police posed no threat". Associated Press. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  30. ↑ "PDF: Pierre Loury shooting lawsuit". Chicago Tribune. 20 April 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  31. ↑ Meisner, Jason (26 May 2016). "Lawsuit: Officers in fatal shooting of boy, 16, gave false versions of incident". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  32. ↑ Newton, Jim (4 April 2015). "Suit: Teen fatally shot by Zion police posed 'no immediate threat'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  33. ↑ Zumbach, Lauren (7 January 2016). "Man killed by Zion cops was 'likable guy,' had history of mental illness, his dad says". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  34. ↑ Chachkevitch, Alexandra (10 July 2015). "Police: Man shot, killed after pointing gun at Chicago cop". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  35. ↑ Briscoe, Tony (30 May 2016). "Patient sues after video appears to show cop punching him". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  36. ↑ https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/2849337/Rashon-Gartley-complaint.pdf
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