Management

Greg Torborg, Esq.

Andrew Samaan, JD, MBA

Principal

516.423.1500-M

Greg is an attorney who specializes in corporate transactions and sports law. Greg has worked in the area of salary arbitration since 1992, preparing hundreds of cases on behalf of 17 MLB clubs. Greg has successfully argued cases against Nick Gordon (Twins), Ryan Helsley (Cardinals), Genesis Cabrera (Cardinals), Jacob Stallings (Marlins), Lucas Sims (Reds), Jose Berrios (Twins), Eugenio Suarez (Reds), Kendall Graveman (A's), Kyle Gibson (Twins), Shelby Miller (Diamondbacks), Jarrod Parker (A's), John Patterson (Nationals), Felipe Lopez (Nationals), Alfonso Soriano (Nationals) and Johan Santana (Twins). In addition to salary arbitration, Greg counsels sports industry clients on a variety of legal matters, including ownership groups in the acquisition, sale and relocation of professional sports franchises. Greg attended Duke University on a baseball scholarship and is a graduate of Columbia University and the Fordham University School of Law.

Andrew Samaan, JD, MBA

Principal

516.768.3500-M

asamaan@excalibursportsgroup.com

Andrew is an attorney who also holds an MBA in finance. Andrew has worked with Excalibur on salary arbitration matters since 2008 and also advises entities and individuals involved in the sports industry on a variety of legal matters, including the representation of investor groups and owners in the acquisition and sale of professional sports franchises. Andrew has extensive experience in corporate transactional work, handling in excess of $5 billion in M&A transactions and issuance of corporate securities on behalf of U.S. and international corporations. Prior to joining Excalibur, Andrew held various high level positions for CSM LeadDog, Venaca, and Prudential Securities Inc., where he provided middle market companies with sell side, buy side and defense advisory services. Andrew also worked as a corporate securities lawyer in New York and London.

Chris Cipolla, Esq.

Andrew Samaan, JD, MBA

Chris Cipolla, Esq.

Consultant

914.557.6820-M

chris.cipolla@excalibursportsgroup.com

Chris is an attorney who has worked with Excalibur in the area of MLB salary arbitration since 2008. During his time with Excalibur, Chris has prepared more than 100 case presentations and participated in multiple hearings, including club victories over Eugenio Suarez, Kendall Graveman, Kyle Gibson, Shelby Miller, Jarrod Parker and Felipe Lopez. Chris also served as an intern in the MLB Labor Relations Department from May 2008 through December 2008. With the Labor Relations Department, Chris assisted in the slotting of players within specific salary groups and formulated preliminary player salary recommendations. Aside from his sports law experience, Chris practices in the areas of real estate, trusts and estates and municipal law. Chris also has extensive experience in the gaming industry, including lobbying and government affairs.

Jim Siegel, Esq.

Matt Morris, CFA, CLP

Chris Cipolla, Esq.

Consultant

917.656.2914-M

jsiegel@excalibursportsgroup.com

Jim is an attorney who has argued more than 20 MLB salary arbitration cases since 1999. Jim has successfully argued hearings versus Jose Berrios, Eugenio Suarez, Kendall Graveman, Shelby Miller, Jarrod Parker, Felipe Lopez, John Patterson, Alfonso Soriano, Johan Santana, Bruce Chen, Danny Graves, Osvaldo Fernandez, Steve Parris and John Hudek. Jim's strengths lie in the analysis of comparable players and rebuttal. Aside from his sports law experience, Jim regularly handles securities arbitrations and mediations and is an adjunct professor at the Fordham University School of Law.

Matt Morris, CFA, CLP

Consultant

214.734.7585-M

matt.morris@excalibursportsgroup.com

Matt is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a Certified Licensing Professional who has worked with Excalibur in MLB salary arbitration since 2008. Matt also provides litigation support and expert witness testimony to Federal, State and local jurisdictions nationwide in cases involving merger-related litigation, business valuation, patent infringement, fraud and lost compensation. Matt is frequently called on as a valuation and damages expert for both plaintiffs and defendants, and has provided valuation services for major sports entities, including MLB and NFL franchises.