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7/30/09 News & Notes

When Dynasty‘s clients have a solid day, I feel obliged to create a News & Notes piece.  I know that this is coming to you later than normal, but I have been overwhelmed with moving from one house to another.  I finally fond a break in my day, so here you go…

Last night, Dan Leatherman, Pete Parise, and Ryan Kelly had terrific nights.

Dan Leatherman went 1.1 innings, struck out 3 batters, and did not give up a hit, walk, or run.  The Potomac Nationals won the game, and Leatherman lowered his ERA to 3.29.  Also remember that Leatherman currently has a 5-0 record on the year with the High A P-Nats.

Pete Parise must want me to call him Mr. Groundout again, because in 2 innings of work last night, he induced 5 groundouts and struck out one batter.  He only gave up 1 hit, and did not walk any batters nor give up any runs.  Parise’s ERA is at 5.24, which is inflated because of a couple of rough outings.  As he logs more innings in AAA, that number should go down.

Ryan Kelly went 2 innings last night, struck out 3 and gave up 2 hits.  He also gave up no walks or runs in his outing.  Kelly lowered his ERA to 4.33 with the West Virginia Power.

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.