John Perez is an attorney, NFLPA-certified contract advisor, and the founder and CEO of Perez Sports Associates, LLC, a New Jersey-based sports representation agency focused on professional football players. Certified by the NFL Players Association since 2009, Perez serves as the agency’s lead contract negotiator and has built his practice around providing comprehensive representation, including contract negotiations, career guidance, marketing opportunities, and long-term player development. He earned his undergraduate degree from William Paterson University, where he was a starting fullback and team captain, before obtaining his Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law. Perez co-founded Perez Sports alongside his brother, Bryan Perez, with the goal of creating a full-service agency dedicated to football athletes. Drawing on both his playing experience and legal background, he has developed strong relationships with NFL scouts, executives, and personnel departments, helping clients navigate the professional football landscape. In addition to his representation work, he has been invited to speak on sports agent panels, including at the FCS National Bowl, where he has shared insights on athlete representation and career management. Under Perez’s leadership, Perez Sports has represented players pursuing opportunities in the NFL, CFL, and other professional football leagues. The agency emphasizes a personalized approach centered on integrity, preparation, and long-term career planning, offering services that extend beyond contract negotiations to include endorsements, public relations, wealth management education, and post-career support. Through his dual roles as attorney and agent, Perez has established a reputation for providing athletes with both legal expertise and individualized representation throughout their professional careers.