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.
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Mr Sexton,
You sexty beast you — haha.
I am here to speak on behalf of the Chicago Bears fans. We want and need the Tuna. In the wild, Bears feed off and survive on two main nutritious components when it comes to fish; their brain and belly. That’s is exactly what the Bears in Chicago need — The Tuna’s brain and the Tuna’s gut instincts.
There is no other organization with fans that will cherish and appreciate Bill like the Bears will — just think — Ditka, Butkus, Sweetness, etc. I’ve written your agency a few times, the last time being friday night — while the Bears were sitting at 3-0. At 3-0 I, along with many die-hard fans knew what we were — an inept organization ran by inept management.
Ted Philips and Jerry Angelo wore out their welcome years ago, thus the desperate need and longing for Bill Parcells. A Legend as storied as the Tuna, could only go out with a team as storied as the Chicago Bears. What’s would be more fitting than Bill going out while rebuilding a historic franchise like the Chicago Bears. Talk about stamping an already legendary and hall of fame career. AND, in Chicago, he would become immortal, and would never be forgotten. Our red carpets are full of football heroes.
Bears need Fish, We need Tuna.
A Bears Fan,
Steve Coolidge