Michael Overing | Social Media Attorney & Litigator
With decades of first amendment and social media best-practices, Michael Overing brings specialized legal expertise to Social Media Sports Management (SM2) and their sports clients. He is an attorney and faculty member at USC’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism where he teaches courses in intellectual property, media law, entertainment and first amendment rights. SM2 protects and maximizes valuable sports brands through digital, social media and real-time communications strategies, coaching, education, empowerment and teams.
Michael joined SM2 in 2017 providing specialized depth in digital media best-practices for professional and collegiate sports programs, athletes and executives. He develops overall policies to meet the unique goals of SM2’s clients while respecting their constituent’s rights. From digital brand terrorism to cyberbullying, he works to minimize risk and protect SM2 and their partners. He has been a featured columnist for the Online Journalism Review and is a go-to interview choice for major media outlets on issues affecting rights and practices in online social media.
Michael is a member of the California bar and the American Bar Association. He received his J.D. from Loyola Law School (Los Angeles) in 1989, his M.A. degree from the University of Southern California in 1986, and his B.A. degree from the University of Nebraska in 1984. Michael makes Pasadena his home with his wife Theresa, and their sons, Robert, John and Andrew.