Steve Baker

Steve Baker is an NFLPA-certified Contract Advisor and the founder and president of Baker Sports Management, a sports law and athlete representation firm based in San Francisco, California. He has been certified by the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) since 1985 and represents professional athletes in contract negotiations, marketing agreements, career counseling, and related advisory services. (nflpa.com) Baker is a long-standing sports attorney who has built a career negotiating NFL, MLB, NBA, and international sports contracts. According to Baker Sports Management, he has represented NFL players including high-profile draft picks, Pro Bowl players, and collegiate athletes from programs such as Stanford and the University of California. He has also negotiated significant contracts in both football and sports marketing, including deals that were considered among the largest at their time. In addition to athlete representation, Baker has worked extensively as a sports law lecturer and legal educator, including teaching sports law and speaking on issues related to salary caps, contract structure, and athlete representation. His background also includes early experience with major sports agency environments, and he has been recognized for his role in shaping modern approaches to contract negotiation strategy in professional football.