Krista Hiner
Krista Hiner is a Partner at ESG Law, the leading esports law firm in the U.S., where she represents top esports teams like Team Liquid, Evil Geniuses, Cloud9, & 100 Thieves, tournament organizers, and other key stakeholders. She provides daily strategic counsel and transactional support to these growing organizations as well as traditional sports investors as they pivot into esports. In the last year, Krista has negotiated major esports contracts with Marvel, AT&T, Microsoft, and major franchise style leagues like the League of Legends Championship Series & European Championship, Overwatch League, and Call of Duty League. She also co-founded the Esports Bar Association, has served as chair of the diversity committee, and currently chairs its events committee. Krista was also named to the 2019 class of Game Changers, the Sports Business Journal's list of the most influential women in sports business.
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