Outside Publication
University of Utah Approves Private Equity Partnership for Athletics Programs, Sports Litigation Alert
January 23, 2026Partner Andrew Rocks and associate James Dlugos authored an article for Sports Litigation Alert analyzing the University of Utah’s landmark private equity partnership with Otro Capital to manage revenue-generating athletic operations.
Andrew and James highlight how the agreement, which marks the first time a major university athletic department will partner with a private equity investor, represents a crucial moment for collegiate athletics and a major test for private equity partnerships as a potential solution to longstanding financial challenges.