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Role Model Clients: Jarvis Green, Matt Leinart, Lance Armstrong

Welcome to the second installment of Role Model Clients. This column’s purpose is to highlight all the great things that athletes do outside of their profession. Every week, we highlight all of the terrible transgressions that occur, but it is nice to hear about some of the good things that players do in order to better the world. With that being said, here is your latest edition of Role Model Clients:

1) Jarvis Green knows what it takes to be a champion. As a 5-year veteran in the NFL with the New England Patriots, he has seen his fair share of success. He has also had to deal with a few terrible experiences as well. He still deals with the devastation that occurred in Louisiana due to Hurricane Katrina and recently had one of his close friend’s and teammate, Marquise Hill, unfortunately pass away. Jarvis has set up the Jarvis Green Foundation and will be hosting the foundation’s First Annual Wine Tasting Gala at Johnson & Wales Inn in Seekonk, MA. Proceeds will benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina and the family of Marquise Hill.

2) We joke around about Matt Leinart at SportsAgentBlog.com quite a bit, but we only do so because he makes it so damn easy sometimes. Anyway, this time we want to commend Leinart on being charitable. Last month, Leinart hosted his first annual celebrity bowling night, which benefited his foundation. The event raised more than $100,000 for disadvantaged youths [Stars come out for Leinart charity event].

3) And what about that guy who used to completely dominate the Tour de France? Lance Armstrong created the LIVESTRONG bracelet back in 2004…you know those yellow bracelets that became cult-like accessories. Since that time, those bracelets that you may have discounted as “silly” have raised $63 million for cancer research [LIVESTRONG Bracelets Raise $63M for Cancer Research Since 2004]. Armstrong wants to raise $1 billion. G-d bless him.

-Darren Heitner

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.

One reply on “Role Model Clients: Jarvis Green, Matt Leinart, Lance Armstrong”

It’s nice to see Jarvis Green getting some much deserved recognition. He is a true professional and a gentleman. His contribution on the field is well documented. Off the field, I’ve found him to be thoughtful, respectful and a man who keeps his word. Traits not always found among today’s spoiled pro athletes. Keep up the good work Jarvis. And based on what I know about the guy, his good deeds aren’t work, they are a labor of love.

Frank Carpano
Sports Director
NBC 10
Providence, RI

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