Layth Gafoor

Founder

Layth Gafoor is the Founder and Managing Partner of Lucentem™ Sports & Entertainment Law P.C. In his earlier life, Layth was a competitive boxer and subsequently worked for IBM as part of their early executive track program. He ultimately decided to leave both aspirations to begin his career in law, where he would have the opportunity to fuse both passions – running a business with a focus on servicing athletes and helping them reach their goals. Layth completed his undergraduate studies at York University, and received his JD from Osgoode Hall Law School.

A recognized global leader in the sports law industry, Layth has been at the forefront of NIL representation of athletes and brands. He has built a reputation for creating interdisciplinary and impactful collaborations with Lucentem’s clients and global brands such as Bottega Veneta, Nike, Lululemon and many more. He negotiates tailor-made contracts and deals for athletes, agents and sporting organizations and is an expert in contract negotiation, crisis management, media training, corporate and commercial governance in sport; as well as servicing athletes and entertainers in the fields of immigration and taxation.

Layth is a coveted speaker and commentator on all matters related to sports and entertainment law. He is regularly tasked with analyzing sports-related legal stories through a Canadian and international lens. His insights have covered major topics such as the NHL and NFL concussion settlements, FIFA governance changes and athlete safety. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Western University’s Faculty of Law.

From 2023 to 2025, Layth served as the President of the Sports Lawyers Association, a non-profit, international and professional organization whose common goal is the understanding, advancement and ethical practice of sports law.

Recently, Layth Gafoor and Lucentem were recognized as one of the top firms in Canada in the field of Sports & Entertainment Law, by Legal500, a data-driven market analysis firm focused on excellence in client satisfaction in the legal space.