The Sports Lawyers Association, the preeminent organization for legal professionals in the sports industry, announced today that registration has opened for its 47th Annual Conference, which will take place May 11-13 at the JW Marriott Los Angeles LA Live. This year’s conference, which regularly attracts more than 1,000 attorneys, agents, administrators, and academics, is designed…
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By Darren Heitner, of Heitner Legal Pre-professional athletes should never be prevented from retaining agents and legal counsel of their choosing, whether the retention is intended to assist with the procurement and negotiation of NIL deals or even to explore opportunities at the professional level, and then suffer the consequence of giving up their eligibility…
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The Sport and Recreation Law Association (SRLA) completed its 26th annual conference in Las Vegas last week by announcing, fittingly, a slew of winners. The membership of SRLA presented its annual awards to instructors and professors, who teach sports law, typically at the undergraduate level. The year’s conference, which attracted more than 100 attendees, also…
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Hackney Publications has announced that it has published its latest segment of the Sports Law Expert Podcast, with future releases set to be distributed on February 28 and March 15. Today’s guest is sports lawyer Bart Lambergman, general counsel and chief operating officer of LEAD1 Association, which represents the athletics directors of the 131-member schools of…
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The Sports and Recreation Law Association (SRLA) will hold its annual meeting at the Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas February 22-25, 2023. Kerry Bubolz, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Las Vegas Golden Knights will serve as the keynote speaker, delivering his address on Thursday, February 23 at 12 p.m. SRLA serves…
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Cozen O’Connor has announced its sponsorship of LPGA and PGA tour golfers Ally Ewing and Brendon Todd for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Ewing and Todd each have three prestigious tour victories under their belt, as well as numerous top ten finishes. “Ally and Brendon bring an are successful, family oriented professionals whose ambitious style…
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Bailey & Galyen has announced a two-year business relationship with Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers, designating the legal practice as the Official Law Firm Partner of the Rangers. The deal includes entitlement of the Suite Level at Globe Life Field, presence on the Rangers’ digital platforms and in-stadium signage, as well as the Texas Rangers…
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Mike Morse Law Firm, Michigan’s largest personal injury law firm it has announced it has teamed up with University of Michigan linebacker Mike Morris on a Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) campaign.With the Wolverines off to a 9-0 start, attorney and founder Mike Morse felt “there was no better time to reach out to Mike Morris, who has been a defensive star throughout the 2022…
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UKG, a provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) have announced a historic, multi-year partnership, making UKG the first-ever title sponsor of the NWSL Challenge Cup, increasing the Cup bonus pool tenfold in 2022, and the total pool will more than double again in 2023. The 2023…
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The Sports Lawyers Association will hold its Annual Conference May 12-14, after a 2-year hiatus from the in-person event because of COVID. The theme for the conference will be “Sports as a Platform to Elevate Inclusion” and the venue will be the Marriott Marquis in Downtown Atlanta. SLA President Allison Rich, Esq., Ed.D. will preside…
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