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.
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Darren — we (a/k/a you…haha) should write up a piece on this:
As part of the Florida Law Review’s Fall Lecture Series, Donald Dell will be coming to the UF Levin College of Law on September 14th, 2007. Mr. Dell is a former Davis Cup team captain and a renowned sports attorney. During his career, Mr. Dell represented such mega-stars as Moses Malone, Patrick Ewing, and Michael Jordan. In particular, Mr. Dell now represents two athletes dear to the hearts of all Gators: Corey Brewer and Joakim Noah. Mr. Dell is also a lecturer at the University of Virginia Law School, where his Professional Sports and the Law course is the most popular class at the law school. If you are interested in entertainment and sports law, or just want to learn from a remarkable scholar and athlete, then please join us in Holland 180 on September 14th, at 2:00P.M.
Well you announced it, so it is not necessary to create a separate announcement post.
I’ll be there, and I will make sure to write it up afterwards if there is anything relevant.
Mr. Dell is a very influential man in the tennis industry. He is the SFX Tennis senior vice president and started representing tennis players in 1970 with ProServe, which SFX Sports Group acquired in 1999.