Attorneys

Deborah Schneider

Deb holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology and Economics from Stanford University and a JD from Wayne State University. She has been practicing law for over 35 years, specializing in corporate, intellectual property, and sports law. She teaches Sports Law classes at both Michigan State College of Law and Wayne State University Law School. She also co-hosts Sportsslaw - The Pro and The Prof - a sports themed podcast with Lomas Brown, who played in the NFL for 18 years and is currently a color analyst for the Detroit Lions. Deb was Vice President & Chief Legal Officer at Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) and represented World Waterski Pros. Currently, she is the CEO & Chairman at CrossFire Group and MedNational Staffing.

Colleen Kolis

Colleen holds a Master’s in Business Administration with a specialization in Sports Management from Eastern Michigan University and a JD from Western Michigan University. She has had collegiate experience with the University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, and Oakland University. Additionally, she has high school coaching experience at Novi High School and Walled Lake Northern High School. She has also volunteered for the Miracle League Baseball league for two seasons.