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Introducing: Inaugural Cardozo Sports Law Symposium

The first sports law symposium will be held at Cardozo and features an impressive list of panelists.
The first sports law symposium will be held at Cardozo and features an impressive list of panelists.
The first sports law symposium will be held at Cardozo and features an impressive list of panelists.

What: Cardozo Sports Law Symposium presented by the Cardozo Intellectual Property Law Society in conjunction with SELSA.

When: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

Where: Room 204 at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, 55 5th Ave , New York, NY 10003

Schedule

6 P.M. Panel 1: Sports and Social Media

As social media becomes more prevalent in our lives, unique legal issues are being created daily. The intense spotlight placed on college and professional athletes exacerbates these problems. We will explore current and future issues that relate to this ever-evolving medium.

7 P.M. Panel 2: New Stadium Construction & Relocation

Professional sports stadiums are rarely, if ever, privately funded nowadays – oftentimes leading to teams and local officials butting heads over the legal and financial ramifications of such plans. Learn more about the details behind these deals and the prospect of increasing expenses that cities must incur to retain their professional franchises.

8 P.M. Panel 3: Careers in Sports

The Careers in Sports panel will introduce students to the wide world of law related activities in the sports field. Hear from people who work in all aspects of sports law and on all sides including in-house counsel, management, league and player representation.

Panelists:

  • Steve Silton, Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson
  • David Gardi, Counsel at NFL
  • Lawrence Ferazani, Counsel at NFL
  • Jessica Berman, Senior Counsel at NHL
  • Jack Brewer, CEO of Brewer Sports
  • Michael Goldberg, Executive Director of the NBA Coaches Association
  • Andrew Kipper, Professional Golf Agent at Excel Sports Management)
  • Adam Paget, General Counsel at MRY (Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, ’97)
  • Ayala Deutsch, Counsel at NBA
  • Wayne Katz, Partner at Proskauer Rose LLP
  • Anthony Dreyer, Partner at Skadden
  • Greg Carrey, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs
  • Peter White, Partner at DLA Piper
  • Drew Rosenhaus, Rosenhaus Sports
  • Jason Rosenhaus, Rosenhaus Sports

Cost: Free. Register here.

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.