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Joseph Clemko

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Smart Money Rating: 90 out of 100

In-House General Counsel, Defiant International

Firm
Defiant International
Title
In-House General Counsel
Role
Employee
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Record updated 21 September 2026

About

Joseph Clemko, Esq., MBA, serves as In-House General Counsel. He is a Dallas-based attorney, investor, and venture partner advising elite athletes, creators, entrepreneurs, investors, funds, and emerging companies at the intersection of law, business, sports, and human performance. A Partner at Royal Tapp & Clemko PLLC and Venture Partner at Anthropy Partners, Joe represents professional and collegiate athletes, Olympians, performance coaches, sports scientists, content creators, authors, and innovators on entity structuring, contract negotiation, sponsorships, endorsements, NIL, investment transactions, wealth protection, securities matters, fund formation, private placements, SAFE notes, and M&A.

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