Calfee Congratulates NFL Player Denzel Ward on His Investment in the Cleveland Guardians Major League Baseball Team

Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP advised Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl cornerback and Ohio native Denzel Ward on his recent investment in the Cleveland Guardians.

Growing up in the Greater Cleveland area, Denzel Ward played football at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, was an All-American with The Ohio State University Buckeyes, and is entering his ninth season with the Cleveland Browns, where he has played for his entire professional football career. He has been selected five times for the Pro Bowl. Denzel Ward is also recognized in his hometown for his charitable work, including establishing a foundation to raise funds to fight heart disease.

 Calfee’s legal team was led by Salvatore J. (Sam) Totino, Corporate and Finance Partner and Leader of Calfee’s Sports and Entertainment Law practice, with support from Associate Attorney Jacob J. (Jake) Bourquin.

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