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What’s Your New Years Plans/Resolution?

Raleigh New Years

We are vastly approaching that time of the year. It is basically just another reason to party, but to quantify it, it ranks up there with your birthday and signing a big deal for your client (definitely a big reason to party). I am referring to New Years Eve, which will be occurring on…you guessed it, December 31, 2007.

People throw down money on New Years Eve. In order to party with the big shots, you have to step up and pay up. Sports agents are known to spend some top dollars on special occasions like New Years, in order to impress current clients, woo potential clients, and have a good time. If you will be in South Beach for this New Years Eve, I suggest looking into the grandest and most exclusive party in town happening at the Raleigh Hotel. You will find a party here and there promoted by this team or that team, but Raleigh has practically every promotions team in Miami pushing its party.

If you are interested in learning more about the party or want to inquire about how to purchase tickets/tables, feel free to email me. I am actually participating as one of the promoters of the party.

On another note, once New Years rolls in and it’s time to make a resolution for the next year (after you hopefully find a New Years kiss), what will you decide to change in your life? You do not have to leave it as a comment, but feel free to if you so choose. Hopefully we can all make the world a better place just by following through on at least one of our resolutions.

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.