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Conflicts Of Interest In The Representation Of Rookie NFL Players

The following article is a guest contribution from Evan Brennan. Mr. Brennan an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor and is a current student at Chapman Law School. He holds a Master’s degree in Sports Management from California State University at Long Beach, and a Bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. He has worked in athlete public […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (11/8/2013)

I’m in Jamaica with very little internet access, but a lot of sunshine.  In fact, I will be somewhat surprised if this wrap-up even gets published.  As they say here in Montego Bay, “No problems; ya mon!”  Anyway, the Jonathan Martin/Richie Incognito hoopla seems to be getting more interesting by the day.  I see that […]

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Arizona State’s New Athlete Agent Policy Empowers Coaches; Stifles Communication

This coming Saturday, Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law will host its 4th Annual Conference on Sports and Entertainment Law.  While I will unfortunately not be in attendance for this year’s event (I’ll be speaking at another conference in Jamaica) my hope is that an item only recently announced is a topic discussed by […]

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On To The Next One: Keenan Allen

The San Diego Chargers used their third round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft on California wide receiver Keenan Allen, who at the time was represented by NFLPA Contract Advisor JT Johnson.  Johnson and his company Atlas Sports Agency had also signed Tennessee wide receiver Justin Hunter, California quarterback Zach Maynard and NC State cornerback […]

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Choosing An NFL Combine Training Facility From The Agent And Player Perspectives

The following article is a guest contribution from Evan Brennan. Mr. Brennan an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor and is a current student at Chapman Law School. He holds a Master’s degree in Sports Management from California State University at Long Beach, and a Bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. He has worked in athlete public […]

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Six Questions With Football Agent Jordan Woy Of Willis & Woy Sports Group

The following “Six Questions” short interview with Jordan Woy, NFLPA Contract Advisor/Owner of Willis & Woy Sports Group, was conducted by Belmont University Law School student and aspiring sports/entertainment agent Mark J. Burns.  Connect with Jordan on Twitter and Linkedin. 1. You have had your own sports agency (Willis & Woy Sports Group), for 25-plus years. […]

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Representing The NFL Undrafted Free Agent [Part II]

The following article is a guest contribution from Evan Brennan. Mr. Brennan an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor and is a current student at Chapman Law School. He holds a Master’s degree in Sports Management from California State University at Long Beach, and a Bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. He has worked in athlete public […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (10/18/2013)

Hung out with the three Miami Heat championship trophies this week.  Love those trophies.  Earned a nice win for a client in the NFLPA’s mandatory grievance procedure.  Neil Stratton at InsideTheLeague.com wrote about it here (subscription required).  This week on FORBES: (1) Basketball Agent For Tim Duncan And Jeremy Lin Launches New Sports Agency; (2) Rory McIlroy Sues […]

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Leigh Steinberg Launches New Agency And Houston Businessmen Show Him The Money

Congratulations to Leigh Steinberg.  After struggling with alcoholism, the former agent for Troy Aikman, Steve Young, Warren Moon, Ben Roethlisberger and many other prominent quarterbacks in the NFL (along with premier professionals in other sports) is three-years sober.  He is an adjunct professor of Sports Law at Chapman University, a contributing writer to Yahoo!, FORBES […]

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Six Questions With Willis & Woy Sports Group Contract Advisor Ashley Millerick

The following “Six Questions” short interview with Ashley Millerick, NFL Player Agent with Willis & Woy Sports Group, was conducted by Belmont University Law School student and aspiring sports/entertainment agent Mark J. Burns. Connect with Ashley on Twitter and Linkedin. 1. You have your law degree (Texas Tech, ’12), and you’re also certified as an agent […]