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Third Annual Celebrity Bartending Night For Charity

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The David DeJesus Family Foundation is hosting a bartending night to generate funds for charity.

What: David DeJesus Family Foundation to Host Celebrity Bartending Night Presented by Issues Concerning Athletes

When: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 (9-11 p.m.)

Where: American Junkie Bar (4363 N 75th St, Scottsdale AZ, 85255)

The David DeJesus Family Foundation (DDFF), a charitable organization that provides comfort and aid to families in crisis who suffer from illness, poverty or disaster and lack access to basic human needs, will host the third annual “Celebrity Bartending Night” on March 20 in conjunction with Issues Concerning Athletes, a real estate venture which targets professional athletes and MiCamp Merchant Services.

“We are excited to raise funds to support our mission from this fun event,” said David DeJesus. “My wife Kim and I started the David DeJesus Family Foundation and are excited to be continuing its growth here in Arizona. My teammates and fellow ball players will be at American Junkie tending bar with all proceeds benefiting families who need comfort and aid, and are looking forward to being a part of this celebrity charity work event.”

The event is scheduled to feature professional baseball players, Adam Eaton, Javy Guerra, David Hernandez, Casey Kelly, George Kontos, Wade Miley, Anthony Rizzo and others tending bar. General Admission tickets will be available for purchase at the door for $50 per person for the event. Tickets include mingling with celebrity bartenders and a hosted bar. VIP tickets are $150 and include a pre-party cocktail hour (8-9PM) with food and a private mix and mingle with the players as they learn how to bartend.

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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