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Dynasty’s First Internship Class (Update)

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I am so happy that Matt persuaded me to make a public post about Dynasty Athlete Representation‘s new internship program. Without posting on the subject, we would not have received the great number of responses from an elite class of applicants that we did over this past week. Since April, I have sporadically received emails inquiring about a Dynasty internship position. Until about a month ago, Matt and I had no plans of bringing any additional help on board. But things have really picked up and Dynasty’s sudden growth is very welcome. Thus, last Monday, we asked all interested applicants to apply for a position in Dynasty’s first internship class.

The application deadline has passed. In the past week, with no advertising other than a post on this blog, Dynasty received well over 50 applications for 2 internship spots. All applicants were extremely qualified, making today’s cut very painful for Matthew and me. I would personally love to take half of the applicants on board, but that is obviously unrealistic.

At this point, 5 individuals have made it to the 2nd leg of the Dynasty internship application process. A phone interview will take place with each candidate at undisclosed time this week. Keep checking SportsAgentBlog.com – I Want to be a Sports Agent to see which 2 applicants will form Dynasty’s first internship class.

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.