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Congratulations To Dynasty’s First Internship Class

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After a gruesome few days of sifting through resumes, cover letters, and references, Matthew and I finally got to calling the final five candidates to conduct phone interviews on Wednesday. After the whole process, I do not know how larger agencies are able to handle the application process (okay, actually I do…it’s all about who you know in the company). For Dynasty, no one was given an advantage before any resumes were seen. This made the process of selecting two interns even more difficult.

On Monday, we narrowed down the eligible applicants from just over 50 to 5. On Wednesday, we talked at length to each of the extremely qualified potential interns and had a tough decision to make. We wish that Dynasty could take all 5 candidates and some people that did not even get a chance at a phone interview. Without any more stalling, we would like to announce Dynasty’s First Internship Class.

Congratulations to: Sergio Millas and Austin Walton.

Here are short biographies for each intern:

Sergio Millas is an undergraduate student at the University of Southern California. He is enrolled in the Marshall School of Business with an emphasis in Marketing. He is the active President of the USC Sports Business Association. He has tons of marketing experience and has done some work with the NBA Summer Pro League.

Austin Walton graduated from the University of South Florida in only three years. He is on track to gain a Master of Science in Sports Administration in a year and is also studying to receive a J.D. in Sports Law/Media Law at Valparaiso University. Austin worked as a paralegal for forty-seven months and has coached various basketball teams, including an AAU team in the Boo Williams Summer League.

Congratulations to Sergio and Austin. They will undoubtedly be an instrumental part of Dynasty’s growth!

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.

4 replies on “Congratulations To Dynasty’s First Internship Class”

So it seems like you basically only picked guys that lived close to where you two guys are. You should have made that clear before the application process.

Well done! I had Austin in class, and I think you made a great choice! He will become a great addition to your team. Congratulations to both interns.

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