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Tom Condon Is A Kansas City Star

Over a year ago, I did an Agent Spotlight on Tom Condon, highlighting his move from IMG to CAA and noting that he may be one of the strongest and most progressive agents in the industry [Agent Spotlight: Tom Condon]. As the media continues to highlight agents more and more by the day, Condon has become more of a household figure to many sports fans. Many remember him keeping calm as Brady Quinn (one of his clients) slipped in this year’s NFL draft. Recently, he has taken a bit of heat for holding Quinn out of training camp and for possibly having something to do with Quinn charging $75+ for autographs [Brady Quinn Signing (not with the Browns)].

In the midst of representing his popular clients, including Quinn, Condon has decided to move out of his longtime home of Kansas City [IMG Expands, Kobe Stays, and Condon Leaves]. And now, the Kansas City Star has decided to release a lengthy article highlighting the sports agent legend, Tom Condon [Meet the money man to the pros].

Highlights of the article:

  • Sporting News magazine has Condon listed as the 86th most powerful person in sports.
  • He has represented the #1 pick in the NFL draft for 5 out of the last 10 years.
  • Being the son of a big-time sports agent helps your chances at scoring an internship (just ask Tom’s son, Tommy).

At the end of the article, I found this little tidbit:

For more resources on sports agents, as selected by the Johnson County Library, go to KansasCity.com and click on Business.

So I go check it out, and guess what is one of the county’s recommended websites?  SportsAgentBlog.com! 🙂

-Darren Heitner 

By Darren Heitner

Darren Adam Heitner, Esq., is a preeminent sports attorney and the founder of Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., a Fort Lauderdale-based law firm specializing in sports law, contract negotiations, intellectual property, and arbitration. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2010 and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Florida in 2007, where he was named Valedictorian of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Admitted to practice in the state bars of Florida, New York, and the District of Columbia, as well as multiple federal courts, Darren also serves as a certified arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.

As an adjunct professor, Darren imparts his expertise through teaching Sports Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at the University of Miami School of Law in the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law LL.M. program. His scholarly contributions include authoring several books published by the American Bar Association, such as How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know, and numerous articles in prominent publications like Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Above the Law. His thought leadership in NIL has earned him recognition as one of the foremost experts by The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and On3, and he has been lauded as a “power player in NIL deals” by Action Network and a “top sports trademark attorney” by Sportico.

Darren’s passion for sports law led him to establish Sports Agent Blog on December 31, 2005, initially titled “I Want To Be A Sports Agent.” The platform, created as a New Year’s resolution, has grown into a cornerstone of the sports agency community, offering in-depth analysis of industry trends, legal disputes, and agent-player dynamics. His commitment to the field is further evidenced by his representation of numerous athletes and sports agents, as well as his prior role as an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Bloomington, where he developed and taught a course on Sport Agency Management from 2011 to 2014.

Darren’s contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the University of Florida’s 40 Under 40 Award, the University of Florida Levin College of Law’s Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, and designation as the best lawyer in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine. He remains an active voice in the sports law community, sharing insights through his weekly NIL newsletter and his X posts, engaging a broad audience on legal developments in sports.