Summary
Brent has built a career at the intersection of law, sport, and high‑stakes decision‑making, often on a global stage.
Bringing more than two decades of experience, Brent handles complex disputes with a particular focus on sports, anti-doping, and education-related litigation. His practice is national, and often international, in scope, and he is widely recognized for his work in critical matters involving elite athletes, National Governing Bodies (NGBs), and educational institutions.
A significant portion of Brent’s practice centers on sports anti-doping and Olympic-related disputes. He regularly represents the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) in cases involving alleged use of prohibited substances, and he frequently litigates matters before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Switzerland. Brent has played a role in some of the most high-profile Olympic and anti-doping cases of the past two decades.
Brent also advises U.S. Olympic and Paralympic sports organizations and NGBs on a wide range of issues, including athlete eligibility, governance disputes, and internal hearings and arbitrations. He is frequently involved in matters that directly impact athlete selection for Olympic competitions, work he finds especially meaningful as a lifelong sports fan with a deep appreciation for fair play and athlete health.
In addition to his sports practice, Brent devotes a portion of his time to education-related litigation. He regularly represents school districts, handling administrative hearings and court litigation involving First Amendment issues, labor and employment disputes, and special education law. He works closely with colleagues on these matters and is known for his steady, practical approach to resolving complex and often sensitive disputes.
Across all areas of his practice, Brent is a seasoned advocate who combines courtroom experience with a pragmatic focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients.
Awards
Honoree, Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation (2023 – 2026)
Honoree, Colorado Super Lawyers, Business Litigation (2012-2016)
Education
- Stanford Law School (1985)
- J.D., Order of the Coif
- Goshen College (1982)
- B.A.
Admissions
- State - Colorado
- Federal - Colorado District Court
- Federal - Supreme Court of the United States
- Federal - U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- Federal - U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- Federal - U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
- Federal - U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
- Federal - U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- Federal - U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
- Federal - U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Professional Affiliations
- Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado
- Colorado Bar Association
- El Paso County Bar Association