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Nova Southeastern Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium

This is a great event to attend if you are in the South Florida area.  I will be speaking on the 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. panel titled, Family Managing an Athlete’s Career.

What: 4th Annual Nova Southeastern University Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium

When: Saturday, February 19th, 2011 (9:30 a.m. –

Keynote Speaker:  Luther Campbell

9:30-10:00
Check-in and Breakfast

10:00-10:20
Opening Remarks

10:20-11:20
Finding the Money to Finance Entertainment Projects

This panel will discuss how entertainment deals are financed.  In addition to discussing the new Florida Statutes regarding the finance of domestic films, the panelists will also explore the recent case law on the topic.  The panelists will also provide some real life stories and insight in dealing with clients in this area.

  • Stewart Merkin, Law Office of Stewart A. Merkin
  • Stephen Carlisle, Stephen M. Carlisle, P.L.
  • Danielle Schwolow, President/CEO of Status Stalker
  • Lawrence Haber, Law Offices of Lawrence H. Haber, P.A.

11:20-12:20
Publicity Rights

With the new litigation regarding publicity rights of student athletes and entertainers, this panel will discuss the impact of publicity rights in the sports and entertainment industry.   This panel will also discuss on the adult entertainment industry as well as current cases and recent holdings.

  • Geoffrey Lottenberg, Associate, Lott & Friedland
  • Michael Richmond, Professor of Law at Nova Southeastern University
  • Ivan J. Parron, PARRON LAW:  Attorneys & Counselors

12:20-1:30
Luncheon

1:30-2:30
Family Managing an Athlete’s Career

This panel will discuss the recent issues regarding Cam Newton and the NCAA loophole dealing with family members exploiting their children for financial gain.  The panel will also converse about the pros and cons of having a family member as a career planner and manager in the sports and entertainment industry.

  • Alan Fertel, Partner, Pathman Lewis, LLP
  • Darren Heitner, Attorney at Law, Kock Parafinczuk & Wolf, P.A.
  • Jason Weiss, Partner, Smith & Verbit, P.L.
  • Jennifer Gomez, Esq.
  • Kristin Campbell, Attorney & NFL Certified Agent

2:30-2:40
Break

2:40-3:40
IP CYU

This panel will explore measures an attorney can take for protecting the clients that have copyright and trademark issues.  It will develop ways a lawyer can go about selecting clients as well as discussing warning signs when to deny representation to a client.  Further, the panel will discuss factors to consider when deciding to charge on a contingency or flat fee basis.

  • Charlotte Towne
  • Elliot Zimmerman
  • David Rogero

Cost: Price includes Networking Breakfast and Admission to Keynote Luncheon:

  • $15 SELS Members
  • $25 Non-Members (NSU Students)
  • $35 Non-Members (Other Schools)
  • $45 General Admission
  • $90 Attorneys for CLE

Register Online/Fax or Mail by clicking here. The following CLE credits are offered:

  • Maximum Credit: 5.0 hours
  • General: 5.0
  • Ethics: 1.0
  • Certification Program – Maximum Credit: 5.0, Business Litigation: 4.0, Intellectual Property: 5.0

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.

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