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Florida A&M Entertainment And Sports Law Symposium

What: “Creating Your Blueprint” – The 4th Annual Entertainment and Sports Law Symposium at the Florida A&M College of Law

When: April 10, 2010 (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

Where: 201 Beggs Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 (map)

Cost: Free (RSVP recommended – famueasls@gmail.com)

Agenda:

8:30-9:30 AM – Symposium Registration and Continental Breakfast

10:00-10:50 AM –Entertainment: Building your own Consummate Entertainment Practice

  • Michael L. Moore, Esq., The Law Offices of Michael L. Moore & Associates, P.A.– Moderator*
  • Tanya Mitchell Graham, Esq., The Law Office of Tanya Mitchell Graham, P.C.
  • Bernie Lawrence Watkins, Esq., B. Lawrence Watkins & Associates, P.C.

11:00-11:50 AM – Sports: Maximizing your potential: Alternative Careers in Sports

  • Nyea Sturman, Esq., Partnership Business Manager, Orlando Magic – Moderator
  • Sashi Brown, Esq., Assistant General Counsel, Jacksonville Jaguars
  • Joe Pierce, Bank of America, Sports

12:00-12:50 PM – Lunch and Keynote Address

  • Ms. Nina Dawne-Williams, Esq., 2009-2010 Chair, Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section, The Florida Bar

1:00-1:50 PM – *Music: The State of Music and Performance Royalties in the face of the Performance Rights Act

  • Kendall Minter, Esq., Minter & Associates, LLC.– Moderator
  • Mattias Eng, Esq., Senior Director, Business Affairs at Sony Music Entertainment
  • Noni Ellison-Southall, Esq., Senior Counsel, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

2:00-2:50 PM – *IP: Legal Aspects of Social Media Marketing

  • Terry M. Sanks, Esq., Beusse Wolter Sanks Mora & Maire, P.A. – Moderator
  • Ashley Page, Esq., Associate, Alston & Bird, LLC.
  • Raynarldo K. Whitty, Esq., Counsel, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

*All items marked with an asterisk (*) are in the confirmation process.

**All panel times, topics and panelists are subject to change without notice.

There will also be a pre-Symposium Mixer at the Bosendorfer Lounge at The Grand Bohemian Hotel on April 9, 2010 from 7-9 p.m.

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.