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Head To Head: How Much Do You Really Know About Concussions?

What: Sports Symposium – Head To Head: How Much Do You Really Know About Concussions

Where: Franklin Pierce University Fieldhouse

When: April 24 – 6 p.m.

Panelists:

  • Chris Nowinski – Sports Legacy Institute
  • Dr. Ann McKee – Associate Professor of Neurology & Pathology Director, Neuropathology Core Boston University School of Medicine
  • Steve Bushee – Boston College Assistant Athletic Director, Director of Sports Medicine
  • Dr. Grayson Kimball – AAASP-certified sport psychology consultant and has been working with Getpsychedsports.org as a sport psychology educational consultant
  • Dr. Vincent Ferrara – Founder and CEO of Xenith, a company dedicated to advancing safety and activity through innovation and education.

Discussion: Topics relating to mild traumatic brain injury such as prevention, diagnosis, second impact syndrome, post concussion syndrome, treatment, and psychology of sports. Head To Head is taking place in the aftermath of recent tragedies related to head injuries. Attendees will become educated on mild traumatic brain injuries and the possible effects of sustaining a head injury in sports.

Franklin Pierce University welcomes media representatives from print, Web, radio and TV to cover this event. Interviews will be available before and after the presentation by prior arrangement.

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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.

3 replies on “Head To Head: How Much Do You Really Know About Concussions?”

Looks like a great event, all these years we thought we could get hit in the head with no medical issues happening Darren what type of angle would a sports agent take on this how do you address concussion issues with clients , teams and doctors.

Darren, The retainer like corrective mouth guard used by the N.E. patriots and many other pro franchises, is now part of an NHL insurance benefit. CHUBBS, the workers compensation provider for NHL and NBA teams has taken some encouraging steps to protect their liability to workers comp payouts. Any player with a concussion history fall under this benefit, If this does not put pressure on the NFL to do the same, that ‘s going to be a big problem. We should be at the N.H. event. Contact me if you would like to know more. http://www.mahercor.com

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