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Name, Image and Likeness: Navigating Contracts, Compliance, and IP Rights for Student-Athletes (2025 Edition)

2025-05-16 13:00:00

2025-05-16 13:00:00

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NIL deals require navigating state laws, NCAA rules, contract terms, intellectual property issues, and evolving legal challenges.

2025-05-16 13:00:00

NIL deals require navigating state laws, NCAA rules, contract terms, intellectual property issues, and evolving legal challenges.

2025-05-16 13:00:00

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Key topics that will be covered

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn how to navigate NIL deal terms, state-by-state compliance requirements, intellectual property concerns, leverage considerations, and emerging developments in NIL law.

What will you gain

Practitioners will gain practical knowledge to advise student-athletes and businesses on NIL agreements while preserving eligibility and managing contractual risks.

Deal Terms
Master compensation structures, scope of work, and contract duration limitations.
Leverage
Understand negotiating positions and how to handle boilerplate contracts.
State Compliance
Navigate overlapping state laws, NCAA bylaws, and institutional requirements.
Intellectual Property
Address trademark and copyright issues in NIL agreements.
High School NIL
Explore emerging legislation extending NIL rights to high school athletes.
House Settlement
Examine potential salary caps, Title IX concerns, and antitrust questions.

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn how to navigate NIL deal terms, state-by-state compliance requirements, intellectual property concerns, leverage considerations, and emerging developments in NIL law.

What will you gain

Practitioners will gain practical knowledge to advise student-athletes and businesses on NIL agreements while preserving eligibility and managing contractual risks.

Agenda

Session 1

NIL Deal Terms, Definitions, and Dispute Anticipation

Session 2

Understanding Leverage in NIL Contract Negotiations

Session 3

Navigating the State-by-State NIL Regulatory Patchwork

Session 4

Contract Length, Scope, and Recruiting Implications

Session 5

Intellectual Property Issues in NIL Agreements

Session 6

Emerging High School NIL Legislation and Concerns

Session 7

House Settlement Impact and Future NIL Developments

clock 1:00 pm - 1:10 pm EST

NIL Deal Terms, Definitions, and Dispute Anticipation

Justin B. Jones

Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP

This session establishes the foundation of NIL agreements, covering compensation structures, scope of work, and key obligations. Attendees will learn about contract duration considerations, topic restrictions including the ‘unendorsable eight,’ and sophisticated provisions like indemnification and dispute resolution clauses.

Justin B. Jones

Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP

clock 1:10 pm - 1:20 pm EST

Understanding Leverage in NIL Contract Negotiations

Justin B. Jones

Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP

This session explores how negotiating position fundamentally determines outcomes in NIL deals. Participants will examine factors affecting student-athlete leverage, strategies for handling boilerplate contracts, and frameworks for assessing bargaining zones and values-based decision making.

Justin B. Jones

Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP

clock 1:20 pm - 1:30 pm EST

Navigating the State-by-State NIL Regulatory Patchwork

Justin B. Jones

Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP

This session addresses the complex overlapping compliance frameworks governing NIL deals across different jurisdictions. Attendees will learn about institutional conflict requirements, compliance submission procedures, and the critical importance of maintaining student-athlete eligibility.

Justin B. Jones

Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP

clock 1:30 pm - 1:40 pm EST

Contract Length, Scope, and Recruiting Implications

Justin B. Jones

Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP

This session examines statutory restrictions on NIL contract duration and their policy rationales. Discussion covers the emergence of collectives, pay-for-play restrictions, the ongoing amateurism debate, and how NIL impacts team dynamics.

Justin B. Jones

Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP

clock 1:40 pm - 1:50 pm EST

Intellectual Property Issues in NIL Agreements

Justin B. Jones

Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP

This session provides a framework for understanding trademark and copyright considerations in NIL deals. Participants will learn when athletes can use company and university marks, how to address copyright ownership, and when to seek specialized IP counsel.

Justin B. Jones

Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP

clock 1:50 pm - 1:55 pm EST

Emerging High School NIL Legislation and Concerns

Justin B. Jones

Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP

This session explores the next frontier of NIL development as states consider extending NIL rights to high school athletes. Attendees will examine the unique concerns surrounding younger athletes, including amateurism issues and recruiting implications at the prep level.

Justin B. Jones

Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP

clock 1:55 pm - 2:00 pm EST

House Settlement Impact and Future NIL Developments

Justin B. Jones

Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP

This session analyzes the pending NCAA v. House class action and its potential to reshape university NIL practices. Discussion covers emerging breach of contract litigation, Title IX implications of potential salary caps, and ongoing employment classification questions.

Justin B. Jones

Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP

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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.

Justin B. Jones

Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP

Justin B. Jones

Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP

Mr. Jones focuses his practice in civil litigation, with particular emphasis on bad faith and insurance litigation, commercial litigation, construction liability and defect litigation, products defect litigation, premises liability, and personal injury litigation. He also has extensive experience working with small businesses and entrepreneurs on entity formation, contract drafting, and intellectual property matters.

Education & Credentials

B.B.A. in Marketing and B.B.A. in Management from Texas Tech University (2008); J.D. from Tulane University Law School (2012); Member of the Sports Lawyers Journal; Certificate of Concentration in Sports Law

Experience

Experience representing individuals, small businesses, and Fortune 100 companies from pre-litigation through trial. Has represented clients in both state and federal court across over thirty Texas counties. Extensive experience in multidistrict litigation, serving as lead associate at hearings before the three judge pretrial panel for the largest MDL in Texas legal history. Has helped digital artists protect their work, guided small businesses through Federal trademark registration, and advised musicians and filmmakers on recording and release agreements.

Justin B. Jones

Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP

Mr. Jones focuses his practice in civil litigation, with particular emphasis on bad faith and insurance litigation, commercial litigation, construction liability and defect litigation, products defect litigation, premises liability, and personal injury litigation. He also has extensive experience working with small businesses and entrepreneurs on entity formation, contract drafting, and intellectual property matters.

Education & Credentials

B.B.A. in Marketing and B.B.A. in Management from Texas Tech University (2008); J.D. from Tulane University Law School (2012); Member of the Sports Lawyers Journal; Certificate of Concentration in Sports Law

Experience

Experience representing individuals, small businesses, and Fortune 100 companies from pre-litigation through trial. Has represented clients in both state and federal court across over thirty Texas counties. Extensive experience in multidistrict litigation, serving as lead associate at hearings before the three judge pretrial panel for the largest MDL in Texas legal history. Has helped digital artists protect their work, guided small businesses through Federal trademark registration, and advised musicians and filmmakers on recording and release agreements.

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program matters

NIL law’s multi-jurisdictional complexity, evolving litigation landscape, and significant financial stakes make thorough understanding essential for practitioners advising student-athletes and institutions.
$2.8B
Total damages approved in the House v. NCAA settlement, providing back-pay to Division I athletes denied NIL compensation from 2016-2024.
32
States that have enacted NIL legislation creating a complex patchwork of compliance requirements for practitioners.
$1.9B
Total estimated NIL market value in 2025, nearly doubling from $1 billion in 2024 following the House settlement’s revenue-sharing model.
75%
Percentage of college athletes who consider NIL opportunities an important factor when choosing a school, per National College Players Association survey.

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