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NIL and courts are reshaping college athletics through the House settlement, revenue sharing, and evolving legal frameworks for athlete compensation.

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What will you learn

Attorneys will learn about NIL rights evolution, the House v. NCAA settlement terms, drafting NIL agreements, intellectual property protection, and athlete representation regulations.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical knowledge for negotiating NIL contracts, navigating compliance requirements, and understanding revenue sharing structures under the House settlement.

House Settlement
The $2.8 billion settlement creates a $20.5 million revenue sharing pool for institutions.
Contract Drafting
NIL agreements require specificity on deliverables, payment terms, IP ownership, and termination provisions.
Enforcement
The College Sports Commission enforces NIL deals through the NIL GO clearinghouse platform.
IP Protection
College athletes do not own or have license to use their university’s intellectual property.
Agent Regulations
The Uniform Athlete Agent Act has been adopted by 42 states with registration requirements.
Revenue Disparities
Big Ten receives approximately $60 million yearly while other conferences receive significantly less.

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn about NIL rights evolution, the House v. NCAA settlement terms, drafting NIL agreements, intellectual property protection, and athlete representation regulations.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical knowledge for negotiating NIL contracts, navigating compliance requirements, and understanding revenue sharing structures under the House settlement.

Agenda

Session 1

How NIL and the Courts Are Transforming NCAA

Session 2

Negotiating and Drafting NIL Agreements: Protecting Value

Session 3

Compensating College Athletes: Revenue Sharing Legal Landscape

Session 4

Representing Modern Athletes: NIL's Legal Industry Impact

clock 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

How NIL and the Courts Are Transforming NCAA

Jason Belzer

Student Athlete NIL (SANIL)

Joshua M. Frieser

Frieser Legal

Christopher M. Brolley

Troutman Pepper Locke

Michael S. Lowe

Troutman Pepper Locke

Stephen E. Vanyo

Law Office of Lloyd Z. Remick

This session explores the evolution of Name, Image, and Likeness rights from the 2021 interim policy through the landmark House v. NCAA settlement, including its $2.8 billion damages component and $20.5 million revenue sharing pool. Attendees will examine the court’s reasoning on roster limits, antitrust compliance, Title IX implications, and the enforcement role of the new College Sports Commission through the NIL GO clearinghouse.

Jason Belzer

Student Athlete NIL (SANIL)

Joshua M. Frieser

Frieser Legal

Christopher M. Brolley

Troutman Pepper Locke

Michael S. Lowe

Troutman Pepper Locke

Stephen E. Vanyo

Law Office of Lloyd Z. Remick

clock 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm EST

Negotiating and Drafting NIL Agreements: Protecting Value

Jason Belzer

Student Athlete NIL (SANIL)

Joshua M. Frieser

Frieser Legal

Christopher M. Brolley

Troutman Pepper Locke

Michael S. Lowe

Troutman Pepper Locke

Stephen E. Vanyo

Law Office of Lloyd Z. Remick

This session provides practical guidance on drafting NIL contracts that protect athlete brand and intellectual property, covering essential terms for sponsorships, licensing agreements, and collective revenue sharing arrangements. Participants will learn to identify red flag clauses including problematic exclusivity provisions, buyout requirements, and unilateral compensation adjustments while understanding tax implications and FTC compliance requirements.

Jason Belzer

Student Athlete NIL (SANIL)

Joshua M. Frieser

Frieser Legal

Christopher M. Brolley

Troutman Pepper Locke

Michael S. Lowe

Troutman Pepper Locke

Stephen E. Vanyo

Law Office of Lloyd Z. Remick

clock 3:20 pm - 3:50 pm EST

Compensating College Athletes: Revenue Sharing Legal Landscape

Jason Belzer

Student Athlete NIL (SANIL)

Joshua M. Frieser

Frieser Legal

Christopher M. Brolley

Troutman Pepper Locke

Michael S. Lowe

Troutman Pepper Locke

Stephen E. Vanyo

Law Office of Lloyd Z. Remick

This session analyzes the legal fallout from House v. NCAA and examines how revenue disparities between conferences will shape the emerging three-tier structure of college athletics. Attendees will explore how collectives are evolving into full-fledged business units, the potential for collective bargaining agreements, and the ethical considerations attorneys face when navigating institutional interests and athlete advocacy.

Jason Belzer

Student Athlete NIL (SANIL)

Joshua M. Frieser

Frieser Legal

Christopher M. Brolley

Troutman Pepper Locke

Michael S. Lowe

Troutman Pepper Locke

Stephen E. Vanyo

Law Office of Lloyd Z. Remick

clock 3:50 pm - 4:20 pm EST

Representing Modern Athletes: NIL's Legal Industry Impact

Jason Belzer

Student Athlete NIL (SANIL)

Joshua M. Frieser

Frieser Legal

Christopher M. Brolley

Troutman Pepper Locke

Michael S. Lowe

Troutman Pepper Locke

Stephen E. Vanyo

Law Office of Lloyd Z. Remick

This session distinguishes between real NIL deals based on marketing purposes and synthetic NIL that functions as pay-for-play, while addressing representation challenges and fee structures for attorneys and agents. Participants will examine compliance requirements under the Uniform Athlete Agent Act, high school NIL considerations across 40 states, and emerging legal issues including future income sharing contracts and employment classification litigation.

Jason Belzer

Student Athlete NIL (SANIL)

Joshua M. Frieser

Frieser Legal

Christopher M. Brolley

Troutman Pepper Locke

Michael S. Lowe

Troutman Pepper Locke

Stephen E. Vanyo

Law Office of Lloyd Z. Remick

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Joe Ervin

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Kevin Foley

Reminger Co
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Grant H. Lawson

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Jason Belzer

Student Athlete NIL (SANIL)

Joshua M. Frieser

Frieser Legal

Christopher M. Brolley

Troutman Pepper Locke

Michael S. Lowe

Troutman Pepper Locke

Stephen E. Vanyo

Law Office of Lloyd Z. Remick

Jason Belzer

Student Athlete NIL (SANIL)

Founder of Student Athlete NIL (SANIL), an agency specializing in assisting brands, universities and student-athletes navigate name, image and likeness matters. Also founder and President of GAME, Inc., an agency specializing in career management and marketing of coaches and creation of collegiate sporting events.

Education & Credentials

Graduated from Rutgers University with degrees in Sport Management and Political Science. MBA from the University of Illinois. JD from Rutgers University School of Law. Licensed attorney in New York and New Jersey.

Experience

SANIL manages more than 50 NIL collectives at universities across the country and has negotiated over $75 million in NIL deals. The agency hosts the annual NIL Summit at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. GAME, Inc. has negotiated more than $100 million in contracts to date. Co-founder of AthleticDirectorU, the No. 1 consumed original content publication in the college sports industry.

Jason Belzer

Student Athlete NIL (SANIL)

Founder of Student Athlete NIL (SANIL), an agency specializing in assisting brands, universities and student-athletes navigate name, image and likeness matters. Also founder and President of GAME, Inc., an agency specializing in career management and marketing of coaches and creation of collegiate sporting events.

Education & Credentials

Graduated from Rutgers University with degrees in Sport Management and Political Science. MBA from the University of Illinois. JD from Rutgers University School of Law. Licensed attorney in New York and New Jersey.

Experience

SANIL manages more than 50 NIL collectives at universities across the country and has negotiated over $75 million in NIL deals. The agency hosts the annual NIL Summit at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. GAME, Inc. has negotiated more than $100 million in contracts to date. Co-founder of AthleticDirectorU, the No. 1 consumed original content publication in the college sports industry.

Joshua M. Frieser

Frieser Legal

Sports business lawyer and Principal Attorney at Frieser Legal, focused on representation of athletes, agents, sponsors, and sports businesses.

Professional Involvement

Member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and active member of its Sports & Entertainment Law Section. Member of the Sports Lawyers Association. Serves on the Sports Advisory Committee for the American Arbitration Association.

Experience

Represents athletes in eligibility and disciplinary proceedings and NIL licensing agreements, as well as related intellectual property and business planning matters. Serves as counsel to college and professional athletes, represents sports agents and sports industry ventures as outside counsel. Serves as trusted advisor to sponsors working with athletes and sports properties.

Christopher M. Brolley

Troutman Pepper Locke

Christopher M. Brolley is an attorney with Troutman Pepper Locke whose practice focuses on complex litigation and regulatory matters across several industries. His work includes representing pharmaceutical, medical device, agricultural, and manufacturing companies in mass tort, personal injury, and wrongful death litigation in federal and state courts across the United States. In addition to product liability matters, he handles disputes involving breach of contract and corporate governance. Brolley also advises colleges and universities on compliance with name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules, including navigating state NIL laws, NCAA bylaws, and related regulatory guidance. He regularly develops strategies to mitigate enforcement risk and contributes to thought leadership in the evolving NIL legal landscape through publications and podcast commentary.

Education & Credentials

Christopher M. Brolley earned his law degree from Villanova University School of Law and was admitted to practice law in 2016. During law school, he served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Mark A. Kearney of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Recognition & Leadership

Brolley has been recognized for his professional achievements and leadership within the legal profession. He was selected as a Rising Stars honoree for 2025–2026, a distinction awarded to a limited number of attorneys based on peer recognition and professional accomplishment. He was also selected for the American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section Leadership Academy (2023–2024), a national program that identifies emerging leaders within the civil litigation and insurance bar.

Professional Involvement

Brolley maintains active involvement in professional legal organizations, particularly through the American Bar Association. His roles include serving as Vice-Chair of the Products Liability General Committee and participating on the Leadership Academy Task Force, Section Conference Standing Committee, and Long Range Planning Standing Committee for the ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section. These roles reflect his engagement in leadership initiatives and policy discussions affecting civil litigation practice.

Experience

Brolley’s litigation practice includes representing major corporate clients in complex product liability and mass tort matters. His experience includes defending multinational chemical and pharmaceutical companies in high-stakes litigation pending in forums such as Philadelphia County’s Mass Tort Program and multidistrict litigation proceedings in federal court. In addition to his litigation work, he advises higher education institutions on NIL compliance issues, including permissible athlete compensation arrangements and strategies for navigating NCAA and state regulatory requirements. Brolley also maintains an active pro bono practice, representing veterans seeking benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs and working with the National Veterans Legal Services Program, as well as clients connected to the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project.

Michael S. Lowe

Troutman Pepper Locke

Michael S. Lowe is a partner at Troutman Pepper Locke and a first-chair trial attorney with extensive experience handling complex litigation, government investigations, and regulatory enforcement matters. A former federal prosecutor with nearly 25 years of experience, he has tried more than 20 federal jury trials to verdict and represents clients in high-stakes disputes involving pharmaceutical, medical device, financial services, securities, cryptocurrency, and name, image, and likeness (NIL) issues. Lowe regularly advises companies facing federal and state investigations, civil False Claims Act litigation, and regulatory enforcement actions. He also works with higher education institutions and athletic organizations on NIL compliance and policy issues, including matters related to the House antitrust litigation and evolving NCAA rules governing athlete compensation.

Education & Credentials

Michael S. Lowe earned his Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law and received his bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University. He is admitted to practice law and has built a career that includes both public service as a federal prosecutor and private practice advising clients in complex litigation and government investigations.

Recognition & Leadership

Lowe is recognized for his trial experience and leadership in complex investigations and enforcement matters. His career as a federal prosecutor and trial attorney has included extensive courtroom experience, including more than 20 federal jury trials to verdict. His work in enforcement, regulatory defense, and complex litigation positions him as a resource for clients confronting high-stakes disputes involving government agencies and regulatory authorities.

Professional Involvement

In addition to his litigation practice, Lowe contributes to legal thought leadership and professional education in areas such as government enforcement, financial crimes, and the evolving legal framework surrounding NIL in college athletics. He frequently writes, speaks, and presents on developments involving regulatory investigations, enforcement trends, and the changing legal landscape of college sports compensation and compliance.

Experience

Lowe’s practice focuses on defending clients in complex litigation and regulatory enforcement matters involving federal agencies such as the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Federal Trade Commission, as well as state attorneys general. He represents companies in products liability and class action litigation, government investigations, and civil False Claims Act cases. In the college athletics space, he advises NCAA conferences and universities on NIL compliance and policy issues, including matters connected to the settlement of the House antitrust litigation and investigations involving potential NIL violations.

Stephen E. Vanyo

Law Office of Lloyd Z. Remick

Registered Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Agent for NCAA and High School athletes in several states, and a certified NFLPA Contract Advisor and Agent. Legal practice focuses on supporting athletes and talent in sports, social media, and entertainment.

Education & Credentials

Graduated from Temple University Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia. Earned undergraduate degree Magna Cum Laude from Loyola University Maryland. Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.

Recognition & Leadership

Named a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2023–2025), an honor reserved for only 2.5% of attorneys following a rigorous peer-reviewed nomination process. Frequently quoted in the Philadelphia Inquirer and speaks regularly at entertainment and sports industry events.

Professional Involvement

Served as Local Music Director for WLOY Loyola Radio at Loyola University Maryland.

Experience

Work includes intellectual property protection and registration, IP licensing, and contract drafting/negotiation. Successfully negotiated NIL, media, and branding agreements across major platforms including Hulu docuseries GRAILS, Amazon Prime's Spy High, and Channel 5 UK's Back from the Dead: Who Kidnapped Me. Represented clients in acquisition of a UGC game on the Roblox platform, digital distribution with a major record label, and trademarking and branding strategy for professional musicians and sports figures.

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Total House v. NCAA settlement amount to be paid over 10 years, representing the largest legal settlement in college sports history.
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Division I schools opted into the House settlement’s revenue-sharing terms for the 2025–26 season, each needing legal guidance on compliance, Title IX obligations, and athlete contract structures.
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