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Maryland Law Presents “The Intersection of Sports and Business in Today’s Legal Arena”

What: Symposium – “The Intersection of Sports and Business in Today’s Legal Arena”

When: Monday, October 3, 2011 (9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)

Where: Ceremonial Moot Court Room, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law (map)

Panel discussions on stadium development, the legality the Bowl Championship Series, and athlete images/media rights.  Ed Durso, Executive Vice President, Administration for ESPN, is currently scheduled to give a luncheon keynote address. Additionally, Jay Bilas, ESPN commentator and analyst, will also speak and moderate a panel discussion.

Schedule:

  • 9:30 – 9:35: Welcome from JBTL/EASL members
  • 9:35 – 10:20: A discussion with N. Jeremi Duru, visiting Associate Professor of Law, University of Maryland School of Law, about equal opportunity in sports.
  • 10:20 – 11:00: Opening Remarks from moderator Jay Bilas, ESPN commentator and analyst
  • 11:00 – 12:30 p.m.: Complex Sports Transactions: Stadium Development Panel
  • Stan Kasten, Former President of the Washington Nationals, Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Hawks
  • Irwin Kishner, Partner, Herrick, Feinstein
  • Irwin Raij, Partner, Foley & Lardner
  • Paul Tiburzi, Partner, DLA Piper
  • 12:30 – 1:00: Lunch and message from Dean Phoebe Haddon
  • 1:00 – 2:00: Keynote speech by Edwin Durso, Executive Vice President, Administration for ESPN
  • 2:15 – 2:30: Introduction to the afternoon panels from moderator Dionne Koller, Associate Professor of Law, University of Baltimore School of Law
  • 2:30 – 4:00: Bowl Championship Series Panel
    • Alan Fishel, Partner, Arent Fox
    • Philip Hochberg, Law Offices of Philip R. Hochberg
    • Josephine (Jo) Potuto, Professor, University of Nebraska College of Law
    • Robert Wierenga, Principal, Miller Canfield
  • 4:15 – 5:15: Athlete Images/Media Rights Panel
    • Ronald Katz, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips
    • Michael McCann, Director of the Sports Law Institute and Professor of Law, Vermont Law School
  • 5:15 – 5:30 Closing Remarks from Dionne Koller
    • RVSP HERE if you are interested in attending.

    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.