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Rosenhaus Does Not Want To Be Thought Of As An Ass

Drew Rosenhaus recently sat down for a chat with sports fans on ESPN, probably to publicize his recently released book that I reviewed, Next Question.  Anyway, here are three conversations that I thought were more interesting:

Matt: Mr. Rosenhaus, does it ever bother you that your perception among the general sports public is that you’re an #$#?

Drew Rosenhaus: I would say it does bother me, because I know it’s not accurate. My public reputation is very misleading in that if people really got to know me, they would see that I’m a family first guy who’s all about doing good things for my clients. I’m interested in making a positive contribution to the NFL. I’m in this business to be a good guy, not a bad guy. People were very positive towards me when I rescued a little boy from drowning in Orlando, but forget those things and remember the very controversial topics I’m associated with.

AJ (MD): What type of education would one pursue in order to become an agent?

Drew Rosenhaus: Well, it’s a requirement now a days to have a college degree and a postgraduate degree to represent NFL players. If someone is interested in NFL players, I would go to law school. I think law school is the best preparation. In terms of practical learning, I would recommend interning at a law firm that deals with representation of athletes, entertainers.

Brad (Gadsden,Alabama): Drew, What do you like to do in your free time?

Drew Rosenhaus: Let’s see, in my free time, go out on dates with the lovely ladies of South Beach. That would be No. 1. No. 2, spend time with my family. My parents live in south Florida. My brother and sister are married with kids. I like to work out. I do karate. I lift weights. But I would say I try to find time on airplanes to read comics and Stephen King novels.

So Rosenhaus is a person just like you and me.  He does not like having people he does not know think that he is some sort of an ass.  He is also an advocate of going to law school and interning.  I am not quite sure that he has his priorities straight by putting SoBe ladies above his family, but I definitely understand that it’s a tough choice as a SoFla native, myself.

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.

5 replies on “Rosenhaus Does Not Want To Be Thought Of As An Ass”

The man the myth the LEGEND. People hate him because he is good at his job. His job is to make sure his clients have financial stability for life and he gets them the top dollar contracts. Just because your favorite team is in a hold out with one of his clients, is not a valid reason to hate him. If you were in his shoes you would do the same thing. I have read both of his books and the man is a genius.

Darren

What do you think Drew would think about your stance of being an Athlete Advocate?

Let me know when the t-shirts become available.

bobby r

In my Sports Law class we had the arbitrator from the Terrell Owens case come in–he talked a bit about the case. Of note is that his impression of Rosenhaus was positive; he was very different behind closed doors and was cordial and very interested in resolving the situation.

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