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DePaul Journal Of Sports Law & Contemporary Problems 2013 Symposium

DePaul Law's symposium will take place on Friday, March 8.
DePaul Law's symposium will take place on Friday, March 8.
DePaul Law’s symposium will take place on Friday, March 8.

What: DePaul Sports Law Symposium – Hurdles: Legal Issues a Modern Athlete Must Overcome

Where: DePaul University, DePaul Center Room 8005, 1 E. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604

When: Friday, March 8, 2013 (10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)

Schedule

Panel I: Physical Issues Athletes Must Overcome (10:05 – 10:50 AM)
  • Moderated by Professor Michael S. Jacobs (DePaul College of Law)
  • 1. Darren Heitner, Professor of Sport Agency Management at Indiana University Bloomington
    • * Discussing the helmet manufacturer component of NFL concussion litigation
  • 2. Scott Andresen, Partner, Andresen & Associates, P.C.
    • * Discussing brain injuries and psychological damages resulting from participation in contact sports
Panel II: Moral Issues that Athletes Must Overcome (10:55 – 11:40 AM)
  • Moderated by Professor Michael S. Jacobs (DePaul College of Law)
  • 3. Chris Deubert, Associate Attorney, Peter R. Ginsberg Law, LLC
    • * Discussing arbitration strategies used as counsel for Johnathan Vilma during Bountygate Scandal
  • 4. Robert Raiola, CPA, Sports and Entertainment Group Manager
    • * Discussing contractual payment provisions and responsible investing for athletes such as RGIII
Panel III: Bureaucratic Issues Athletes Must Overcome (12:00-1:00 PM)
  • Moderated by Professor Wayne Lewis (DePaul College of Law)
  • 5. Prof. Marc Edelman, Professor of Law, Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
    • * Discussing anti-trust issues and the NCAA, focusing on pay-for-play and age requirements
  • 6. Cari A. Stern, Associate Attorney, Chapman & Cutler LLP
    • * Discussing Title IX issues schools face with respect to sports funding, sexual harassment, equal pay

Cost: Free for DePaul Law Students. $60 for General Admission (including CLE credit for lawyers). $30 for DePaul Law Alumni. $15 for other DePaul (non-law school) students, faculty and staff. $20 for other law students (non-DePaul). Contact depaulsportslaw@gmail.com to register.

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.