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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (10/4/2013)

Florida Gators defensive lineman Dominique Easley (2) during the spring practice for the Orange and Blue Deput at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Florida Gators defensive lineman Dominique Easley (2) during the spring practice for the Orange and Blue Deput at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Florida Gators defensive lineman Dominique Easley will be a prize for the agent who is able to secure him as a client. Photo Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

I survived Costa Rica, which I count as a major win.  It was an absolute blast, but it is always nice to come home to a city that you love (Miami).  Tough first loss for the Miami Dolphins this past Monday, and it will be interesting to see how they rebound against the Ravens.  Basketball season is near; the Miami Heat host their first scrimmage open to the public this Sunday.  You have to love this time of the year.  This week on FORBES: (1) Is Alabama Vs. LSU Now A Bigger Rivalry Than Michigan Vs. Ohio State?; (2) Former NFL Kicker Matt Stover Finds Business Opportunity With Motion Analysis App; (3) The Presidents Cup’s Most Appealing Golfer Is Phil Mickelson; (4) Jay Z Credits Drug Dealer Past For Preparing Him As A Sports Agent; (5) Exclusive Licensee Of LeBron James And Kobe Bryant Tattoo Artwork Preps To Profit Off Of Images; and (6) 2014 Super Bowl In New York / New Jersey Shouldn’t Give Brands Cold Feet.  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.