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Dynasty’s Summer Intern Class Has Been Selected

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The emails have been delivered, and just like last time, it is very tough for me to look back at some of the names of the people who unfortunately will not be able to become part of the Dynasty family at this time. Last time around, I only had to deal with calling five candidates in round two. This year, the number was in the double digits. In the end, I went against my initial word and decided on selecting three individuals instead of two. The following names will make up Dynasty’s second internship class and its first Summer Class: Justin Herzin, Matt Von Tungeln, and Usama Mirza.

My house is a mess and I am completely drained. Resumes, cover letters, and personal notes on each candidate line my living room floor, and after over three hours of interviewing candidates, I am ready to pass out. Overall, it was an amazing experience talking to each individual. I am thankful to each one of you for taking the time out of your day to participate in the interview and wish you all the best this summer and into the future. It was honestly my privilege to have the opportunity to potentially have you working with my company this summer. Not being selected is definitely no indicator of a lack of potential. In fact, somebody who was not selected in this class may have an opportunity in a future class.

So how about the three gentlemen that were selected (ladies…send in those applications!)? Talk about a diverse group of guys. Here are short bios:

Justin Herzig is an undergraduate at Wake Forest University. His athletic background consists of being a tennis player and instructor. He also has actual experience in this industry, working as an intern and then an associate with an agency that represents international soccer players. Justin is technologically savvy and excelled in competitive debate.

Matt Von Tungeln is far from your stereotypical agent. An Oklahoma boy born and raised, Matt has a Bachelors degree from Oklahoma State University and is currently a law school student at the University of Oklahoma. He is a former AAU and college basketball player.

Usama Mirza has not done a single task yet and he already bleeds Dynasty’s green and gold. He is proof that determination and persistence can lead to a position in this industry. Usama is an undergraduate student at Chabot College in Hayward, California and brings along a ton of experience in working sales for a variety of different companies.

It is going to be quite a summer. I cannot wait let this great group of gentlemen enter Dynasty’s world.

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.

2 replies on “Dynasty’s Summer Intern Class Has Been Selected”

Where id Matt play basketball? Can’t find anything about him on the net.

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