New Years Wishes And Resolution

Things I’m striving/wishing for in 2009:

  • Continued health and happiness for my family and friends.
  • Remaining in the top half of my class in law school.
  • Continuing my excellent relationship with my beautiful girlfriend.
  • Rulon Davis getting drafted by a team that not only appreciates his value, but takes advantage of his strengths.
  • Our baseball clients rise up the ranks of their respective organizations.  Would love to have at least one get onto a 40-man roster.
  • The strengthening of our basketball division with some solid recruits.
  • That the Dynasty brand and its reputation continue to strengthen and become respected in this industry.
  • ARPA picks up steam and we are able to organize an annual meeting among agents.
  • Meeting interesting new people and strengthening my relationships with those I already know and trust.
  • Never being complacent, always working hard, and loving every moment of life.

My New Years Resolution:

I want to do a better job of appreciating those who actually care about me.  There is no reason to get into stupid fights or petty arguments with the ones you love and those you trust.  I need to be able to better understand that everyone is entitled to their own opinions and that just because I feel I am 100% right about something does not mean that I cannot at least listen to what another person has to say.  Basically, my resolution is to become more open minded.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! Feel free to list your goals/resolution in the comments.

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.

One reply on “New Years Wishes And Resolution”

I want to get my agency up and running. I’d like to build my client list by 20%, and ideally sign a lottery pick in this years NBA draft.

-A&G Representation

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