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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4 replies on “Chalk One up for the Gators 31-24”
I must say that the Gators may have to contend with the great University of Georgia (I know we rarely beat UF; it sucks) and our #3 recruiting class in the nation. Plus it’s damn near impossible to go through the gauntlet that is the SEC and go undefeated (ie Auburn should’ve at least gotten at shot at the title in 04). Go Dogs! And I’m loving this blog.
Thanks for the comment. After a couple of days of existence, readership is high, but I would like the comments to start picking up, and maybe even have some guest columnists. But anyhow, in a strong SEC, the Auburn Tigers did not look strong against the Big-10 Wisconsin Badgers, and Georgia looked pathetic for most of last night’s game against West Virginia (btw, how great does West Virginia’s running back look?). Georgia will return with another great recruiting class next year to once again stir up the SEC, though. The question is, will Tennessee be able to rebound?
I think that Tennessee has been passed right by as a powerhouse in the SEC at this moment. That said, they were pre-season top 5 so they very well may rebound and take the East. The UGA game killed me inside. Here’s hoping our replacement QB (Barnes, Cox, or Stafford) has the success of his predecessors.
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