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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (4/18/2014)

Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps (pictured) remains relevant and recognizable outside of the Olympics due in large part to his longtime agent, Peter Carlisle. Credit: Evan Habeeb-US PRESSWIRE
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps (pictured) remains relevant and recognizable outside of the Olympics due in large part to his longtime agent, Peter Carlisle. Credit: Evan Habeeb-US PRESSWIRE
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps . . . he’s back! Photo Credit: Evan Habeeb-US PRESSWIRE

Now is as great a time as ever to send a thanks to Full Sail University, which has been a loyal partner of Sports Agent Blog for many years.  Be sure to check out Full Sail’s sports-related course offerings and see if anything interests you or those you know.

Finally a week without travel, but unfortunately also a week without any bread, beans or oatmeal.  Such is the state of affairs whenever Passover rolls around.  There will be a worthwhile Sports Law event in Miami next week — check it out.  Lots of interesting transactional and litigation type of work down here in South Florida, so it is good to be stationed at the office for a bit.  Book sales have been strong; make sure to pick up a copy of How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know.  This week on FORBES: (1) IBM At The Masters: A Sponsorship Unlike Any Other; (2) Sports Business Power Player Alan Zucker Moves From IMG Worldwide To Excel Sports; (3) Jordan Spieth’s Scintillating Performance Shines Spotlight On Under Armour Golf At The Masters; (4) NFL Players Able To More Successfully Sell Social Media Access With New Activate Platform; (5) Surge For 2014 World Cup Tickets Shifts To A Still Cheap Secondary Market; (6) New York Yankees Gain Sponsor Directly Tied To Derek Jeter; and (7) Report Highlights Importance Of Soccer To Hispanic Millennial Market Segment.  And as always, the weekly wrap-up:

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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.