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Sports Law in 2025: Litigation, Athlete Compensation, Rights, and Emerging Legal Protections

Explores NCAA litigation, NIL rights, sports betting regulations, and the evolution of athlete legal protections from amateurism to compensation.
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2025-03-20 13:00:00

2.5 hours

Walter “Fritz” Metzinger, III

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC

Brandon Leopoldus

Leopoldus Law

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2025-03-20 13:00:00

2025-03-20 13:00:00

2.5h CLE Credits

2025-03-20 13:00:00

2.5 hours

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Walter “Fritz” Metzinger, III

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC

Brandon Leopoldus

Leopoldus Law

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Program Details

2025-03-20 13:00:00

Program Details

2025-03-20 13:00:00

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2025-03-20 13:00:00

2.5 hours

Course Overview

Navigating Sports Law Evolution and Athlete Compensation

2025-03-20 13:00:00

Participants will learn to analyze landmark NCAA litigation, NIL developments, and athlete employment classification issues. These skills enable effective counsel for athletes, institutions, and businesses navigating rapidly changing sports law.

Format

CLE Credit

2.5h CLE Credits

Level

Intermediate

Length

2.5

Key topics that will be covered

01
House Settlement
NCAA settlement allows Power Four schools to share revenue directly with athletes.
02
NIL Rights
College athletes can now monetize their name, image, and likeness through endorsements.
03
Sports Betting
Legal in 38 states with varying restrictions on college team wagering.
04
Antitrust Cases
LIV Golf and European Super League challenged dominant league regulatory power.
05
Labor Rights
NLRB signaled college athletes may qualify as employees under labor law.
06
Title IX
Prohibits sex discrimination and requires equitable athletic opportunities for female athletes.

Program schedule

clock 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Sports Litigation, Athlete Compensation, and Emerging Legal Challenges

This session examines the landmark House Class Action Settlement against the NCAA and its implications for revenue sharing and athlete compensation. It also covers the rapidly expanding sports betting industry, athlete wagering risks, and antitrust developments involving rival leagues like LIV Golf and the European Super League.

Walter “Fritz” Metzinger, IIIWalter “Fritz” Metzinger, III
Brandon LeopoldusBrandon Leopoldus
clock 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm EST

Athlete Rights Evolution and NIL Legal Framework

Explore the historical evolution of athlete rights from early 20th century restrictions through pivotal milestones including Curt Flood’s free agency challenge, Title IX, and O’Bannon v. NCAA. This session traces the development of Name, Image, and Likeness laws from California’s groundbreaking Fair Pay to Play Act through the unanimous Alston decision and today’s state-by-state regulatory landscape.

Walter “Fritz” Metzinger, IIIWalter “Fritz” Metzinger, III
Brandon LeopoldusBrandon Leopoldus
clock 3:20 pm - 3:50 pm EST

NIL Impact and Athlete Labor Rights Movement

Examine real-world NIL examples highlighting compensation disparities between star quarterbacks and lesser-known athletes, plus practical impacts on schools and businesses. The session concludes with athlete advocacy efforts, unionization attempts from Northwestern to current NLRB developments, and ongoing legal battles over whether college athletes should be classified as employees.

Walter “Fritz” Metzinger, IIIWalter “Fritz” Metzinger, III
Brandon LeopoldusBrandon Leopoldus
Walter “Fritz” Metzinger, III

Walter “Fritz” Metzinger, III

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC

Brandon Leopoldus

Brandon Leopoldus

Leopoldus Law

Walter “Fritz” Metzinger, III

Walter “Fritz” Metzinger, III

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC

Fritz Metzinger concentrates his practice on general business litigation, representing clients in matters such as breach of lease claims and termination disputes, while also assisting companies against claims of securities violations, fraud and contractual breach.

Recognition & Leadership

Won an appeal before the Louisiana Fourth Circuit. Appeared on an episode of Sports Jeopardy! Utilizes his extensive knowledge of sports law to discuss NCAA regulations with the media.

Experience

General business litigation practice including breach of lease claims, termination disputes, securities violations, fraud and contractual breach claims. Assisted a sports team in a confidentiality dispute.
Brandon Leopoldus

Brandon Leopoldus

Leopoldus Law

Brandon Leopoldus is a California-based attorney and founder of Leopoldus Law, APC – a specialized law firm dedicated to serving clients in the sports industry, providing tailored legal solutions and strategies to help clients navigate off-field and off-screen needs.

Recognition & Leadership

Award-winning member of the Sports Lawyers Association. Recognized leader in sports law who frequently speaks at conferences, guest lectures at law schools, and participates in panels at the Sports Lawyers Association's Annual Conference. Known for his informative LinkedIn Video Series covering various sports law topics.

Professional Involvement

Member of the Sports Lawyers Association, Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, and the Sports and Entertainment Society. Teaches Sports Law classes at Loyola Law School – Los Angeles.

Experience

Represents professional sports franchises, unions, Olympians, athletes, sports officials, musicians, and entertainers. Developed the legal structure for a new hockey league, served as Interim Counsel for an MLS team, advised the Association of Minor League Umpires during the pandemic, worked with numerous U.S. Olympic Governing Bodies, assisted collegiate athletes transitioning to professional careers, and maximized returns for collegiate athletes leveraging NIL rights. Prior to his legal career, spent several years in Minor League Baseball as an umpire.
Walter “Fritz” Metzinger, III

Walter “Fritz” Metzinger, III

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC

Fritz Metzinger concentrates his practice on general business litigation, representing clients in matters such as breach of lease claims and termination disputes, while also assisting companies against claims of securities violations, fraud and contractual breach.

Recognition & Leadership

Won an appeal before the Louisiana Fourth Circuit. Appeared on an episode of Sports Jeopardy! Utilizes his extensive knowledge of sports law to discuss NCAA regulations with the media.

Experience

General business litigation practice including breach of lease claims, termination disputes, securities violations, fraud and contractual breach claims. Assisted a sports team in a confidentiality dispute.
Brandon Leopoldus

Brandon Leopoldus

Leopoldus Law

Brandon Leopoldus is a California-based attorney and founder of Leopoldus Law, APC – a specialized law firm dedicated to serving clients in the sports industry, providing tailored legal solutions and strategies to help clients navigate off-field and off-screen needs.

Recognition & Leadership

Award-winning member of the Sports Lawyers Association. Recognized leader in sports law who frequently speaks at conferences, guest lectures at law schools, and participates in panels at the Sports Lawyers Association's Annual Conference. Known for his informative LinkedIn Video Series covering various sports law topics.

Professional Involvement

Member of the Sports Lawyers Association, Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, and the Sports and Entertainment Society. Teaches Sports Law classes at Loyola Law School – Los Angeles.

Experience

Represents professional sports franchises, unions, Olympians, athletes, sports officials, musicians, and entertainers. Developed the legal structure for a new hockey league, served as Interim Counsel for an MLS team, advised the Association of Minor League Umpires during the pandemic, worked with numerous U.S. Olympic Governing Bodies, assisted collegiate athletes transitioning to professional careers, and maximized returns for collegiate athletes leveraging NIL rights. Prior to his legal career, spent several years in Minor League Baseball as an umpire.

Credits by state

AK2.5
AL2.5
AR2.5
AZ2.5
CA2.5
CO2.5
CT2.5
DC2.5
DE2.5
FL2.5
GA2.5
HI2.5
IA2.5
ID2.5
IL2.5
IN2.5
KS2.5
KY2.5
LA2.5
MA2.5
MD2.5
ME2.5
MI2.5
MN2.5
MO3.0
MS2.5
MT2.5
NC2.5
ND2.5
NE2.5
NH150.0
NJ2.5
NM2.5
NV2.5
NY3.0
OH2.5
OK3.0
OR2.5
PA2.5
RI3.0
SC2.5
SD2.5
TN2.5
TX2.5
UT2.5
VA2.5
VT2.5
WA2.5
WI3.0
WV3.0
WY2.5

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2.5 General
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2.5 General
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2.5 General
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2.5 CLE Hour(s)
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2.5 General Hours
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2.5 General
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2.5 General
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2.5 General
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2.5 General
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2.5 General
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2.5 General
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2.5 Substantive
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2.5 General
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2.5 General
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2.5 General
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2.5 CLE Hour(s)
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2.5 CLE Hour(s)
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2.5 General
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3 General
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2.5 General
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2.5 General
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3 General
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2.5 General
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2.5 General
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3 General
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2.5 General
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2.5 General

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