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== Early career == |
== Early career == |
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Segal ran a private practice and later became President of Football for Lagardère Sports. In May of 2016 Lagardère Sports announced Segals expansion to President of Team Sports. |
Segal ran a private practice and later became President of Football for Lagardère Sports. In May of 2016 Lagardère Sports announced Segals expansion to President of Team Sports. <ref name=":11" /><ref>[https://lagardere-se.com/news/lagardere-sports-extends-expands-relationship-joel-segal/ Lagardère Sports extends and expands relationship with Joel Segal - ''Lagardère Sports'']</ref> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Through his career, Segal negotiated contracts for a large list of high-profile players, including [[Will Smith (defensive end)|Will Smith]], [[Reggie Ball|Reggie Hall]], [[Reggie Bush]], [[Santonio Holmes]], [[Chris Johnson (running back)|Chris Johnson]], [[Jason Campbell]] and numerous others.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=http://deadspin.com/5701614/the-12-best-sports-agents-in-the-world|title=The 12 Best Sports Agents In The World|last=Insider|first=Gus Lubin {{!}} The Business|language=en-US|access-date=2016-10-01}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://gwtoday.gwu.edu/grade-agent|title=Grade-A Agent {{!}} GW Today {{!}} The George Washington University|website=gwtoday.gwu.edu|access-date=2016-10-01}}</ref> [[USA Today|<nowiki/>]] At eleven consecutive years, Segal also has the longest first-round draft picks streak representing players.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web|url=http://sportsagentblog.com/2016/05/09/top-agents-continue-hot-streak-with-nfl-draft/|title=Top Agents Continue Hot Streak With NFL Draft – Sports Agent Blog|access-date=2016-10-01}}</ref> |
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Through his career, Segal negotiated contracts for a large list of high-profile players. |
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== Notable Clients == |
== Notable Clients == |
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With over 25 years of experience representing NFL players, Segal has built one of the largest practices in the league.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|url=http://sportsagentblog.com/2016/06/01/lagardere-sports-promotes-joel-segal-to-president-of-team-sports/|title=Lagardère Sports Promotes Joel Segal To President Of Team Sports – Sports Agent Blog|access-date=2016-10-01}}</ref> He is regarded as a top agent in professional American football and is known to work diligently for those he represents.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/football-agent-joel-segal-interview-2011-08|title=How Football Agent Joel Segal Made His NFL Clients $150 Million In Eight Days|access-date=2016-10-01}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite web|url=http://jewishbusinessnews.com/2013/07/24/joel-segal-snatches-desean-jacksons-signature-from-jay-z-and-the-others/|title=Joel Segal snatches Desean Jackson’s signature from Jay Z and the others|website=Jewish Business News|access-date=2016-10-01}}</ref> Regarding his work ethic, Segal said, "I will outservice and outwork anybody. My job is to look out for and protect my clients.<ref name=":11" /> |
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With over 25 years of experience representing NFL players, Segal has built one of the largest practices in the league. |
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His list of current and past clients includes numerous first-round draft picks, Pro Bowlers, and notable players. |
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His list of current and past clients includes numerous first-round draft picks, Pro Bowlers, and notable players:<ref name=":8" /><ref name=":9" /><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":12" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web|url=http://www.gq.com/story/joel-segal-nfl-agent-interview|title=What It's Like to Be an NFL Super Agent|last=Schrager|first=Peter|date=2016-04-28|access-date=2016-10-01}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web|url=http://www.forbes.com/profile/joel-segal/|title=Joel Segal|access-date=2016-10-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cheatsheet.com/sports/meet-the-3-agents-who-represent-the-most-players-in-the-nfl.html/?a=viewall|title=NFL: The 3 Agents Behind Some of Your Favorite Players|date=2015-10-21|language=en-US|access-date=2016-10-01}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
Revision as of 15:57, 11 November 2016
Joel Segal | |
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Alma mater | George Washington University Hofstra Law School |
Occupation | Sports Agent President of Team Sports (Lagardere Sports) |
Years active | 27 |
Joel Segal is an American sports agent and the President of Team Sports for Lagardere Americas. He graduated magna cum laude from George Washington University where he was inducted into the George Washington University Sports Executives Hall of Fame in 2011.[1] Segal graduated from Hofstra Law School as a member of the prestigious Law Review.[1]
In 2016 Segal was named to USA Today's "The NFL's 100 Most Important People" list.[2] He was named to Forbes "World's Most Powerful Sports Agents" lists in 2015.[3] In 2010 Segal was recognized as the 7th "Most Powerful Sports Agent in America" by Business Insider Law Review.[4] In 2008 Segal was named one of the "Most Powerful Sports Agents" by Sports Business Journal.[5]
Early career
Segal ran a private practice and later became President of Football for Lagardère Sports. In May of 2016 Lagardère Sports announced Segals expansion to President of Team Sports. [6][7]
Career
Through his career, Segal negotiated contracts for a large list of high-profile players, including Will Smith, Reggie Hall, Reggie Bush, Santonio Holmes, Chris Johnson, Jason Campbell and numerous others.[8][9] At eleven consecutive years, Segal also has the longest first-round draft picks streak representing players.[10]
Notable Clients
With over 25 years of experience representing NFL players, Segal has built one of the largest practices in the league.[11] He is regarded as a top agent in professional American football and is known to work diligently for those he represents.[6][12] Regarding his work ethic, Segal said, "I will outservice and outwork anybody. My job is to look out for and protect my clients.[6]
His list of current and past clients includes numerous first-round draft picks, Pro Bowlers, and notable players:[3][4][8][12][13][14][15]
References
- ^ a b "Joel Segal '89: Providing Protection for NFL Stars". Hofstra Law News. May 18, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ^ "The NFL's 100 most important people". Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^ a b Belzer, Jason. "The World's Most Powerful Sports Agents 2015". Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^ a b The Top Sports Agents That Aren't Scott Boras - Business Insider
- ^ The 20 Most Influential Sports Agents - SportsBusiness Daily | SportsBusiness Journal | SportsBusiness Daily Global
- ^ a b c "How Football Agent Joel Segal Made His NFL Clients $150 Million In Eight Days". Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ^ Lagardère Sports extends and expands relationship with Joel Segal - Lagardère Sports
- ^ a b Insider, Gus Lubin | The Business. "The 12 Best Sports Agents In The World". Retrieved October 1, 2016.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "Grade-A Agent | GW Today | The George Washington University". gwtoday.gwu.edu. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ^ "Top Agents Continue Hot Streak With NFL Draft – Sports Agent Blog". Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ^ "Lagardère Sports Promotes Joel Segal To President Of Team Sports – Sports Agent Blog". Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ^ a b "Joel Segal snatches Desean Jackson's signature from Jay Z and the others". Jewish Business News. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ^ Schrager, Peter (April 28, 2016). "What It's Like to Be an NFL Super Agent". Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ^ "Joel Segal". Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ^ "NFL: The 3 Agents Behind Some of Your Favorite Players". October 21, 2015. Retrieved October 1, 2016.