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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (2/27/09)

Post author By Darren Heitner
Post date February 27, 2009
1 Comment on Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (2/27/09)

I am heading to Orlando for the Magic vs. Pistons game. Going to meet with the Magic General Counsel and General Manager (Otis Smith) prior to the game. At the end of next week, my Spring Break begins. I will be heading around Florida to visit my baseball clients in Spring Training and checking up on Kevin Grant at his training facility. Speaking of Kevin, we are so excited about his Pro Day. Looking at the numbers put up at the NFL Combine, Kevin is ready to make some headlines. Here are some stories I missed over the past week:

Sports Business

I have never heard of HOK Sport before, but after checking them out, I think the company should have an even higher ranking [The Most Innovative Companies in Sports].
A nice Communications internship opportunity in the business of sports [Job Opening: Boston Bruins Communications Internship].

Baseball

But will he stay healthy? [Twins add 3B Crede to lineup]
Apparently the Braves were in the market for an outfielder close to retirement [Reports: Braves, Anderson agree].
The Houston Astros and Randy Wolf have been affected by the economic climate [Baseball contracts are reflecting the economic downturn].
So start focusing more on the Tampa Bay area scouts [Rays Ditch Human Advance Scout].

Football

Throw the Franchise Tag out the window on this one [Tailback Jacobs to remain a Giant].
Cutting jobs, freezing salaries, and freezing ticket prices [NFL Makes More Cuts ].

Sports Agents

Joe Linta’s annual charity event is coming up [NFL players coming to Wallingford].
My man, Glenn Toby, continues to make things happen [Sports agent, celebrity rep in town to find ‘Write Stuff’].
Let me know if this clears things up or only makes you more confused [When does an Attorney become an Athlete Agent?].

Basketball

Some praise for Dynasty’s Kevin Keathley [Run-N-Gun].

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 “Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (2/27/09)”

Good Wrap-Up. I have represented HOK in the past, and yes indeed, they are a great firm that turns out an outstanding work product. Lots of smart people to interact with at HOK, plus they have designed some of my favorite stadiums in sports (i.e. Pac Bell Park).

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