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University Of Baltimore School Of Law Symposium

What: Symposium – “The Death of Amateurism: Implications for Sport and Health”

When: Thursday, October 28, 2010 (9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

Where: John and Frances Angelos Law Center – Venable Moot Court Room (map)

Schedule:

  • 9-9:30 a.m.: Registration – A continental breakfast will be served for attendees in the lobby of the law center.
  • 9:30 – 9:45 a.m.: Welcoming Remarks
    • Phillip J. Closius, Dean, University of Baltimore School of Law
    • Dionne Koller, Assistant professor and director, Center for Sport and the Law, University of Baltimore School of Law
  • 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.: Panel I: Amateurism and Youth Sport
  • 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.: Panel II: Amateurism and the Olympic Movement
    • Pat Connolly, Track and field coach and three-time Olympian
    • John Ruger, Athlete ombudsman, United States Olympic Committee
    • Doug Logan, Former CEO, USA Track & Field, Former Commissioner, Major League Soccer
    • Moderator: Dionne Koller, assistant professor of law
  • 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: Book Signing & Lunch
    • Mark Hyman will be signing his book, Until It Hurts, while lunch is served for attendees in the lobby of the law center.  Books will be available for purchase.
  • 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.: Keynote Address – Why Are There so Many Injuries to Our Young Athletes?: Professionalization and Specialization in Youth Sport
    • Dr. James R. Andrews, Founder, Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, Founder, American Sports Medicine Institute – Dr. Andrews will take questions from the audience after his presentation.
  • 1:15 – 1:30 p.m.: Break
  • 1:30 – 2:45 p.m.: Panel II: Intercollegiate Sport
  • 2:45 – 3:30 p.m.: Afternoon Speaker
    • Kenneth L. Shropshire, David W. Hauck Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
  • 3:30 p.m.: Concluding Remarks
    • Professor Dionne Koller

Cost: Free. Register here.

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.