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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (12/13/2013)

Roger Federer. Photo Credit: Susan Mulane-US PRESSWIRE
The bulk of Roger Federer's income is derived through his major endorsement deals. Photo Credit: Susan Mulane-US PRESSWIRE
Roger Federer has officially launched a new sports agency. Photo Credit: Susan Mulane-US PRESSWIRE

On Wednesday night my law firm (Wolfe Law Miami, P.A.) hosted its annual Holiday Party and this weekend we will be celebrating a great year down in Key Largo with all of our attorneys and support staff.  It really has been a fun year practicing law and assisting our clients who we love tremendously.  Some very nice victories, especially in the area of sports law, which I believe has been recognized as we continue to grow our base of clients.  I am starting to schedule my 2014 “speaking series,” which already includes a visit to Chapman Law in early February, followed by Fordham Law School, New York Law School, and the University of Florida in April.  This week on FORBES: (1) Robinson Cano And Seattle Mariners Agree To $240 Million, 10 Year Contract; (2) Jay Z Has Reason To Laugh About Geno Smith NFL Investigation; (3) Should Current NCAA Student-Athletes File For Federal Trademark Protection?; (4) Josh McCown’s Champion Performance Creates Confounding Situation For Chicago Bears, Jay Cutler; and (5) Would Nick Saban Leaving Alabama For Texas Be The Right Move?  And as always, the weekly wrap-up:

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Sports Law

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.