Program Details
2025-03-24 14:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-03-24 14:00:00
2h CLE Credits
Intermediate
2
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm ESTThis session traces the historical evolution of Name, Image, and Likeness rights, from the landmark Alston Supreme Court decision to the 2021 NCAA rule changes. Participants will learn about NIL collectives, the House settlement’s proposed direct payment model, and emerging state law developments that are reshaping college athletics compensation.
Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq.Ksenia Maiorova, Esq. 2:20 pm - 2:40 pm ESTThis session examines why F-1 visa restrictions create fundamental barriers for international student-athletes seeking to monetize their NIL. Attendees will explore how immigration law defines employment broadly to include even volunteer and uncompensated work, and why the Department of Homeland Security has yet to issue promised guidance since 2021.
Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq.Ksenia Maiorova, Esq. 2:40 pm - 3:00 pm ESTThis session analyzes the significant exposure facing both international student-athletes and universities when navigating NIL activities. Topics include knowing hire violations, consular non-reviewability doctrine, enforcement risks at borders, and why common workarounds like offshore activities or charitable donations fail to eliminate legal jeopardy.
Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq.Ksenia Maiorova, Esq. 3:10 pm - 3:40 pm ESTThis session provides practical guidance on alternative visa options including P-1A, O-1A, and EB-1A pathways for qualifying international student-athletes. Participants will learn qualification criteria, interview preparation strategies, and how to build portfolios that demonstrate extraordinary ability while understanding each pathway’s limitations.
Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq.Ksenia Maiorova, Esq. 3:40 pm - 4:10 pm ESTThis closing session examines potential statutory, regulatory, and policy changes needed to create compliant pathways for international student-athletes. Attendees will discuss why institutional advocacy is critical for driving change and explore the significant stakes involved when international talent comprises the majority of championship-winning teams.
Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq.Ksenia Maiorova, Esq.Flavia Santos Lloyd is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law with over 22 years of experience in the immigration field. She is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Santos Lloyd Law Firm, PC, leading a team of 14 attorneys and over 40 support staff, with primary expertise in extraordinary ability cases.
Ksenia Maiorova is a Partner at Green and Spiegel U.S. with more than 15 years of legal experience, recognized as one of the nation’s leading specialists in sports immigration with vast experience representing athletes, coaches, and sports industry professionals.
Flavia Santos Lloyd is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law with over 22 years of experience in the immigration field. She is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Santos Lloyd Law Firm, PC, leading a team of 14 attorneys and over 40 support staff, with primary expertise in extraordinary ability cases.
Ksenia Maiorova is a Partner at Green and Spiegel U.S. with more than 15 years of legal experience, recognized as one of the nation’s leading specialists in sports immigration with vast experience representing athletes, coaches, and sports industry professionals.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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