Stephen Vanyo

Stephen Vanyo is an NFLPA-certified sports agent and attorney affiliated with Zane Management, where he works within the firm’s sports and entertainment law practice focused on NFL athlete representation, contract negotiation, and NIL advisory services. He is certified as a contract advisor with the NFL Players Association and operates as part of a boutique representation group that combines legal services with athlete management across professional football and other sports. He is based in Philadelphia and works under Zane Management, a sports, entertainment, and communications consulting firm that provides legal representation, contract negotiation, and career advisory services for athletes and entertainers. Within this structure, Vanyo’s role includes assisting NFL players and prospects with pre-draft preparation, contract structuring, and negotiations with professional teams, as well as advising clients on NIL opportunities and broader brand development strategies. Alongside his agent work, he is a practicing attorney with experience in intellectual property protection, contract drafting, and licensing across music, film, media, and sports. His legal background informs his approach to athlete representation, particularly in negotiating player agreements, endorsement deals, and commercial rights arrangements that extend beyond on-field contracts.