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🏀 Exciting News in College Athletics! Just read a compelling JD Supra article by Buchalter's attorneys on the evolving landscape of NIL litigation. As a former collegiate athlete, it hits close to home. Kudos to my alma mater, Tennessee, for a recent victory against the NCAA on this issue! 🍊🏆 Check out the article: https://lnkd.in/gAQFZP_R for insights into the changing dynamics of college sports. #NILLitigation #CollegeSports #AthleteEmpowerment #tennessee

In high school basketball, every time we made a mistake but refused to accept responsibility, coach Wynn used to say “Excuses are like a—holes; every one has them and they’re all full of s---.”   35 years later, I still remember that lesson.   I try not to make excuses.     Sure, I still make mistakes.   I try, however, to be accountable to myself, my family, my friends, my firm, my clients, the courts.   I am hypervigilant to those around me who make excuses rather than accept responsibility.   As a trial lawyer, I seek to hold wrongdoers accountable.   Without fail, wrongdoers and their counsel often choose excuses rather than accountability.   That’s why we have jury trials.   When wrongdoers refuse to be accountable for their actions, the 7th Amendment guarantees us the right to civil jury trials, where we ask jurors to resolve disputes.   Jurors are the ultimate arbiters.   Jurors see those who make excuses.   Jurors know when someone is full of it.   Jurors don’t like excuses either.   Jurors may not tell you to your face, but they sure do speak through their verdicts.

In our most recent #FMG blog, Travis Knobbe discusses changes sweeping the NCAA and college athletics, including relevant issues that are either currently in litigation or could soon become litigation "trends" in the coming years. Click below to read the full blog. #FMGlaw #commerciallitigation #education #collegeathletics #NCAA #litigation

If you have an athlete connect with Post Law on the new NIL guidance!

For those who love #NIL and those who hate it, or are at least sanguine about what comes with it at times ... my winter session intensive course, "The Name, Image, & Likeness Revolution in College Athletics," begins today Seton Hall University School of Law. Students will review the history of amateurism and why #NIL represents such a dramatic shift, examine the NCAA guidance, explore the state statutes, hear the perspectives of #NIL and athlete empowerment advocates and of #NIL critics. We'll review contracts, some well-drafted and some really badly drafted, negotiate deals from a variety of perspectives, with attention given to what each side really values in a potential deal. It is a course I'd love to bring to the world but this year only for Seton Hall University School of Law students.

🚨Only 1 month!🚨 Don’t miss the 2024 annual Temple Law Review Symposium, “A House Divided: A Legal and Practical Discussion on the Changing Landscape of College Athletics,” happening October 17, 2024! Join legal experts, sports agents, athletes, and policy makers as they dive into key issues like the House settlement, college athletes being recognized as employees, and the legalities of name, image, and likeness deals. Be part of this vital conversation—register today. #TempleLaw #SportsLaw #CollegeAthletics #NIL #LegalSymposium

Curious about the legal landscape associated with policy changes in college sports? Earlier this week I published the first entry in an informal “Name, Image, and Litigation” series, keeping an eye on the ramifications of pending cases in the NCAA NIL space with an angle on impacts on female student-athletes. In this post, I talk about a few matters pending in federal court that question the role and obligations of booster collectives. (All writings represent my personal views and should not be construed to represent the viewpoints of my employer.)

In this month's #StudentSpotlight, meet 2022 TAP alum Darryl E. Williams, Jr. Howard University School of Law, Class of 2022 student and Bristow Fellow at the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of the United States Solicitor General. Q: What's your favorite food? A: No true "favorite food." But a cheeseburger and fries is my go-to meal for when I get good news (like being selected as a Bristow!) Q: Why are you drawn to appellate work? A: For starters, I enjoy the variety of appeals. In many ways, appellate lawyers are subject-area generalists that have that ability to dive headfirst into complicated legal issues, make sense of things, and present those issues in a way that helps the court reach the right decision. I also enjoy the written aspect of the work. For centuries, the law and how we talk about it has been stilted and largely inaccessible to most people. It is important to me to untangle and explain the law in a way that is easily digestible and, dare I say, fun to read. Every appeal gives me a chance to try to do just that. Q: Why do you believe diversity in the appellate field is so important? A: Appellate courts decide the law for large swaths of people—states, regions, or even entire nations. For that reason, the people involved in shaping what those courts say should reflect all the communities that those decisions will impact. Consciously or not, everyone's lived experiences are brought to bear in their work. That means all demographic groups (ethnic, religious, socioeconomic, etc.) should be represented in the body of lawyers that have a say in deciding which arguments are presented and accepted on appeal. Were that a reality, the law—and thus society at large—would stand to benefit. Q: What's one thing you will take away from your experience in the Mentorship Program? A: More than the substantive and professional lessons, I have taken away an obligation to return the favor as l continue to grow as an appellate litigator. As fate may have it, one of my assigned mentors was former U.S. Solicitor General, Don Verrilli. That's just one example of how TAP does more than connect students with people who have successfully cracked into the field, it gives them the chance to form connections with lawyers who have done so at the highest levels. I know I would not be where I am without the group of people—including the folks at TAP—who took me under their wings. The best thing I can do in return is pay it forward. #MentoringMatters #AppellateLinkedIn #nextgen

Awesome conversation with sports law expert Prof. Peter Carfagna on the erosion of amateurism in college sports and the future of the NCAA. Simply staggering just how much the future of college sports hinges on pending litigation. #NCAA #NIL #MarchMadness #FinalFour Harvard Law School #SportsLaw

Our 53rd Spring Conference is April 3-5, 2024, in Chicago. Leading up to the big event, we’re highlighting students who attended recent SEER conferences! Meet Valarie Kuschel, Esq.! Valarie is a recent graduate of the William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada-Las Vegas. —— What motivated you to attend the ABA SEER conference? Kuschel: I was a member of the SEER student board. I thought it was a great opportunity to cap off my experience in law school and meet other attorneys in this field. — How has the conference impacted your academic or professional journey? Kuschel: I was able to learn about a variety of pathways within this field. I also met some amazing attorneys who shared their experiences. The subject matter of the breakouts were interesting, but it was the time outside of the ballroom that had the most impact. — Have you stayed involved with SEER post-conference? If so, in what capacity? Kuschel: After passing the bar I signed up to be part of SEER as an attorney. I hope to join the organization in a more meaningful capacity after my clerkship. — Can you share a standout session or moment from the conference that left a lasting impression on you? Kuschel: I really enjoyed the conversation held by current and former members of CEQ. — Would you recommend the ABA SEER Conference to other students? Why? Kuschel: It is a great opportunity to meet your future colleagues - including present students and practicing attorneys. —— ABA membership for students is free! Conference registration is only $50 for students. Additionally, there is the opportunity for students to volunteer and have their registration fee waived. If you are interested in volunteering in Chicago, visit: https://lnkd.in/dNzJnjZy Students with questions about the conference can reach out to: gmickel@law.pace.edu.