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Opportunity To Be Published In Sports Litigation Alert

Going to be at the University of Florida’s 2009 Sports Law Symposium? It is less than two weeks away (January 23, to be exact) and promises to be an excellent opportunity for those in sports business and those wishing to break in to learn more about the industry and network with some of the best professionals out there.  There is also now an opportunity for you to get published in Holt Hackney’s Sports Litigation Alert.  Holt is looking for somebody to report on the symposium, which will be published in the next issue of Sports Litigation Alert.

The instructions for writing the piece are as follows:

  • Length should be 750 to 1,500 words.
  • Write in the third person, not first or second (no I, you, or we, except in quotes).
  • Avoid the passive tense.
  • Use clear, straightforward English.
  • Spell out acronyms or abbreviations the first time you use them.
  • Every effort must be made to assure that news content is accurate, free from bias and in context, and that all sides are presented fairly.
  • All bylined submissions should be accompanied by an author’s biography of no more than 75 words.

Go to Holt’s website and contact him if you wish to receive more information about what he is looking for.  See you at the symposium!

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.