Manoj Gandhi is a Fifteen58 partner and counsel.  For over a decade, he worked at Akin Gump as an intellectual property litigator, protecting and advocating for the creative and intellectual rights of his clients.  At Fifteen58, Manoj works with athletes to monetize their on and off field talents but also provides key guidance to develop an NIL strategy that aligns with the athlete’s values and interests.  In that role, he serves as a savvy negotiator to obtain the best deals for his clients and also reviews their contracts to ensure fundamental rights are protected.