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As all eyes turn to Vegas for the Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers I wanted to take a minute to leave something here for aspiring professional athletes who are looking to perform on the big stage at some time in the future. Take a look 👀 ⬇️ As an aspiring professional athlete you should have a good understanding of various legal topics that can affect your career. Here are 12 legal topics that are important for you to understand: 👉 Contracts: Understanding the terms of player contracts, including compensation, performance bonuses, termination clauses, and other important provisions. 👉 Agent representation: Knowing the legal implications of hiring and working with sports agents, including agency agreements, fiduciary duties, and regulations governing sports agents. 👉 Endorsement deals: Understanding the legal aspects of endorsement contracts, including licensing, image rights, and commercial use of their likeness. 👉Intellectual property rights: Being aware of their rights related to their name, image, and likeness, and understanding how to protect and commercialize these rights. 👉 Antidoping regulations: Familiarizing themselves with the rules and regulations related to drug testing and anti-doping policies in sports. 👉 Tax implications: Understanding tax laws related to professional athlete income, endorsement earnings, and potential tax liabilities in different jurisdictions. 👉 Personal injury and liability: Being aware of legal issues related to personal injury, liability, and insurance coverage, particularly in contact sports. 👉 League rules and regulations: Understanding the specific rules and regulations of the league or governing body under which they will be competing. 👉 Immigration and work permits: For athletes competing internationally, understanding immigration laws, work permits, and visa requirements in different countries. 👉 Negotiation: Mastering negotiation skills are essential for all aspiring athletes and sports professionals. Learn powerful negotiation strategies that can be applied both to contract negotiation and life generally. 👉 Dispute resolution: Familiarizing themselves with methods of dispute resolution, such as arbitration or mediation, in the context of sports-related conflicts, including disciplinary actions, contract disputes, and grievances. 👉 Crisis management: Know what to do from a legal perspective should you get in trouble with the law in order to navigate the situation and mitigate potential damage, understanding that crisis management is essential for preserving careers, endorsements and public trust. These are just a few of the many legal topics that you should be aware of as an aspiring professional athlete looking to pursue your career in sports. #sports #agent #jamotheagent #g2gsports #superbowl #superbowlsunday P.S. Get in touch if you want to chat about any of these.

The potential and power of athletes has transformed in recent years... But what about the Players Association supporting them? On Tuesday, Brooklyn Entertainment and Sports Law Society (BESLS) had the privilege of hosting a panel that focused on the evolving role of Players Associations — with panelists from the MLBPA, NFLPA, and WNBPA. Here’s one lesson that I learned from our amazing moderator + panelists: Shawn McDonald If you want it, work for it. No one "deserves" their dream job. Shawn shared with us that it took him several years to break into the sports industry and, when networking and meeting people for the first time, he'd remember one tidbit or piece of information that would allow him to effectively and creatively follow up with his new connections. Chelsey Antony (Thomas) You don’t have to take the traditional path. In sports law, the traditional path — and what many people will advise you to do — is work in Big Law before transitioning in-house to a team, union, or league. But Chelsey is living proof that combining heart, skill, instinct and your network enables you to forge your own path and accomplish your greatest goals. Andrae A.D. Nelson, Esq. Excel at your craft. Your time starts now. Make time for family. Don’t lose your balance. As a former collegiate and professional athlete, Andrae exemplifies how one can leverage the lessons they learned on the court when jumpstarting their professional career. Michael Goldsholl Become someone who adds value as a team player and is ready to step up to any challenge. As a law student, Michael got his foot in the door as an intern at the WNBPA. Since 2015, Michael has built relationships, gone above and beyond expectations, and is continuing to have an impact on a league that is reaching new heights — both in viewership and cultural impact. A huge thank you to our panelists, moderator, and the BESLS team — Allie Olnowich, Will Bennett, Aniqa Chowdhury, and Haley Zenenberg for putting on a wonderful panel 🙏🏼 #linkedinsports #athlete #advocate #lawstudent #sports

DEI principles are reshaping the landscape of sports both on and off the court and field, especially in the representation of marginalized communities in leadership and management. https://lnkd.in/ebZPPQxr

Division I athletic directors, it's crunch time! Have you completed your NCAA DEI Athletic Review? The NCAA has maintained a commitment to ensuring that its member institutions foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture within their athletic programs. To ensure that NCAA institutions are also committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive athletic program, the NCAA requires DEI Reviews for all Division I members or any D II or DII member that has a DI sport.  If you’re unfamiliar with the playbook, NCAA compliance can be a minefield. Compliance consultants like myself can help you navigate efficiently and execute accurately by: 1. Translating legal jargon into action plans 2. Spotting Title VI, VII and IX issues before they become problems 3. Transforming your athletic culture beyond mere compliance Don't risk your program's future. Book a FREE 30-minute consultation to assess your compliance and map out your next DEI Athletic review. https://lnkd.in/dck2DGcn #HigherEdLeadership #ComplianceCulture #CampusCulture #HigherEdCompliance #ComplianceStrategy #CultureShift #TitleIX #TitleVI #TitleVII #HigherEd #Compliance #CollegeSports #EqualityInAthletics #BeTheChange #SportsLaw #GenderEquity #NCAACompliance #DEIinSports #CollegeAthleticsEquity

Sports and the law? I'm there! This Covington & Burling LLP blog outlines the key takeaways from the NLRB ruling that allows Dartmouth's men's basketball team to be classified as employees. https://okt.to/Sm8XkZ

Our Higher Education Athletic Compliance team had an awesome time at the NCAA Convention last week. Check out Kasey Nielsen's & Joel Nielsen's recap of Day 2 of the Convention, featured on Sports Law Expert Blog. #HigherEd #AthleticCompliance #SportsLaw

I always hated the term “underdog.” Probably because it means that folks are naming winners and losers even before the battle has begun.   The best job that I ever had was volunteer coaching 8-year-old basketball in the East End of Richmond, Virginia. I was working as an associate at a big law firm at the time, so I couldn’t make it to the annual combine and draft where players were selected. That usually meant that my team was comprised of undersized kids who the other coaches viewed as less talented than the others. I didn't do them any favors because I certainly wasn’t the top coach – my basketball IQ is mediocre at best.   But I wanted us to win. I didn’t know how to develop the players’ offensive skills. I’m not a shooter and I can’t really dribble. So I taught them two very basic defensive traps and we spent most of our practices running. And running. And running.   For the first few weeks of the season the kids HATED it. So did their parents. One parent even pulled their son from a practice so he didn’t have to run with us (read: them).   After about a month, the kids’ cardio fitness far exceeded their opponents. They were able to out-play everyone in the second half of our contests, and we always managed to make it to the championship despite being the undersized “underdogs.” *** I don’t coach youth basketball anymore, unfortunately. But the next best thing is trying cases. I've been lucky enough over the years to lead a few trial teams with my partner-in-arms, Megan L. Meier. Almost without exception, the other side has many more lawyers working the case than we do.   But victory never seems improbable, and I have never once thought of us as the underdog. I tend to share Sun Tzu’s belief that “[g]reat results can be achieved with small forces.”   Our next trial is in a few months in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. I couldn’t be more honored to fight for justice on behalf of a deserving client alongside my colleagues.   In the nearer term, I’m really excited to head out to West Asia with Megan and Mark Thomson as we continue to defend our client's reputations across the globe! Meier Watkins Phillips Pusch LLP #triallawyers #defamationlaw #defamationtrial #reputationmanagement

Across the sports industry, from the NBA, the NFL and MLB to national law firms and sports mega-agencies to global sports brands, Tulane Law alumni have taken a decisive hold, and are bringing up recent grads with them. It's pretty hard to beat #tulanelaw's extensive ties in #sportslaw! Read more ▶️ https://bit.ly/3zLCyRy

🎯🎯 Luke Littler has fast become a household name. The resulting attention comes with a dark side and calls into question whether enough is being done to protect our stars from the dangers of the media and public eye. Here, our Trainee Solicitors Oliver Legge, Carys Keeble and Will Ford explore what more should be done to improve safeguarding for young sportspeople. ➡ Our sports law expertise: https://lnkd.in/dewf5GqH #sportslaw #lukelittler #darts #safeguarding

In the world of sports representation, understanding the distinctions between a sports attorney and a sports agent is crucial! Sports attorneys are legal advocates that safeguard athletes' rights and navigate the legal terrain. On the other hand, sports agents are the strategic negotiators and advisors, securing lucrative deals and guiding careers to new heights. While attorneys focus on legalities, agents prioritize contracts, finances, and networking. Yet, collaboration between the two is key for athletes to achieve comprehensive protection and career success. Learn more about the differences between sports attorneys and managers: https://bit.ly/4aSb5em Be sure to follow us all week for more insights on the role players you should consider adding to your team when pursuing a career in entertainment! #sports #team #agent #attorney #RLEntertainment