Sports Lawyers Association

Go behind the scenes at the Sports Lawyers Association Annual Conference as Daniel Hare, Keeton Cross, and special guest Olivia Nuss recap the biggest conversations shaping college sports. From NIL Go and fair market value to revenue sharing and the College Sports Commission, they discuss what practitioners are seeing, and what's next for the post-House era.

Featuring: Sade Frazier , Attorney at Cahill Gordon & Reindel and Sports Lawyers Association NextGen Committee Member Host: Landis Barber Safran Law Offices In this episode of Highlight Reel Headlines, host Landis Barber isjoined by Sade Frazier to break down a few of the biggest sports law developments from the past two weeks. The episode opens with a discussion of the Protect College Sports...

Guest: Shelby Stevens , a litigation attorney, Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Shore. Host: Landis Barber , Safran Law Offices Host Landis Barber is joined by Shelby Stevens to discuss the injunction allowing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play during the 2026 season, the dispute between the Texas and Oklahoma Attorneys General, the newly filed Ili v. NCAA challenge to post-House N...

Featuring: Garrison McDaniel, Florida State Law graduate Host: Landis Barber, Safran Law Offices In this episode of Highlight Reel Headlines, host Landis Barber is joined by Garrison McDaniel to break down the biggest sports law stories from the past two weeks. The episode opens with the Bewley brothers' renewed push for Division I eligibility at Long Island University. The conversation then t...

In this episode of  College Sports Docket , Daniel Hare and Keeton Cross examine the explosion of NCAA eligibility litigation in the post-NIL era. From JUCO counting rules to medical waivers and transfer restrictions, they break down the biggest cases, emerging legal trends, NCAA rule changes, and whether Congress or the White House will step into the fight over college sports governance.

Featuring: Maria Aiello , NextGen Committee Co-Chair and Associate Attorney, The Upper Deck Company Host: Landis Barber , Safran Law Offices In this episode of Highlight Reel Headlines, host Landis Barber is joined by Maria Aiello for a conversation recorded on site in Chicago at the SLA Annual Conference. The episode opens with the College Sports Commission’s arbitration win, including discussion...

Join Bobby Hacker, #TheSportShortsGuy, as he chats with Lorraine Ma, the CEO of Whitebalance, an SLA Sponsor, about content creators and rights holders protecting their intellectual property.

Featuring: Andrew Athanas, 3L at University of Oregon School of Law Host: Landis Barber, Safran Law Offices In this episode of Highlight Reel Headlines, host Landis Barber is joined by Andrew Athanas to break down several sports law developments from the past two weeks. The episode opens with a discussion of sports betting, focusing on Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby and the NCAA’s recent de...

Sponsored by ArenaDocs Featuring: Kaelin Britting, Co-Founder & CRO, ArenaDocs Host: Bobby Hacker, #TheSportShortsGuy Join Bobby Hacker , #TheSportShortsGuy, as he chats with Kaelin Brittin , Co-Founder & CRO at ArenaDocs , a Bronze SLA Sponsor, about the company’s growth, its role in the sports ecosystem, and how its platform is supporting organizations across the industry. A quick, insig...

Featuring: Catherine Haight , Haight Law Group Host: Landis Barber , Safran Law Offices In this episode of the Sports Lawyers Association Podcast, host Landis Barber chats with Catherine Haight, founding member of Haight Law Group, about immigration law in sports. From professional leagues to college athletics and international competitions, they unpack how laws shape participation in competition....

Featuring: Sade Frazier , Attorney at Cahill Gordon & Reindel Host: Landis Barber , Safran Law Offices In this episode of Highlight Reel Headlines, host Landis Barber is joined by Sade Frazier of Cahill Gordon & Reindel to break down the biggest sports law stories from the past two weeks. The conversation opens with the Department of Justice’s antitrust investigation into the NFL’s media d...

Featuring: Sean Clemens, Managing Director at Park Lane Host: Bobby Hacker, #TheSportShortsGuy Join Bobby Hacker, #TheSportShortsGuy, as he chats with Sean Clemens, Managing Director and Partner at Park Lane, an Investment Bank, about M&A, capital raising, valuations and other issues around investing in and the market for sports teams and leagues.

In this second episode of the SLA Basketball Subcommittee Podcast, co-hosts Ric Lampkins, Christina Sinclair, and Courtney Dyer discuss basketball's international reach, recapping the NBA's newest attempts to expand its global audience with the All-Star Game and NBA Europe, before breaking down the WNBA's approach to worldwide basketball, the intercontinental NIL landscape and youth ba...

Featuring: Shelby Stevens, Attorney at Minnick Hayner Host: Landis Barber, Safran Law Offices In this episode of Highlight Reel Headlines, host Landis Barber is joined by Shelby Stevens of Minnick Hayner to break down headlines from the past two weeks. The discussion opens with Heinecke v. NCAA before shifting to Capitol Hill, where Senator Tommy Tuberville has introduced the Student Athlete Act o...

Join Bobby Hacker, #TheSportShortsGuy, as he chats with Mike Marino, senior partner at Seyfarth Shaw about the wild west of NIL and its impact on labor and employment issues.

In this follow-up to our NIL compliance webinar, we take a closer look at where the new framework is starting to strain. From NIL Go reporting challenges to bundled deal structures and MMR involvement, we unpack the issues that may create the most confusion—and risk—for athletes and schools. It’s a practical, issue-spotting conversation on what comes next. If you haven't seen the original NIL...

Featuring:  Sade Frazier, NextGen Committee Member and Attorney at Cahill Gordon & Reindel Host:  Landis Barber, Safran Law Offices In this episode of  Highlight Reel Headlines , host Landis Barber is joined by Sade Frazier of Cahill Gordon & Reindel to break down the sports law headlines from early March. The two begin with the WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement, examining the evo...

Featuring: Matthew Holt, Associate at Taft Law Firm Host: Landis Barber, Safran Law Offices. In this episode of  Highlight Reel Headlines , host Landis Barber is joined by Matt Holt of Taft Law to break down the notable sports law stories from February 21–March 6, 2026. The duo examines Mississippi’s proposal to exempt NIL compensation from state income tax and what it could mean for recruiting in...

Featuring: Shelby Stevens, Attorney at Minnick Hayner Host: Landis Barber, Safran Law Offices In the FIRST episode of Highlight Reel Headlines, join host Landis Barber and guest Shelby Stevens as they discuss the biggest sports law stories from February 7-20, 2026. Landis and Shelby break down multiple college eligibility lawsuits, including the Bediako ruling out of Alabama and the Trinidad Chamb...

The SLA Basketball Subcommittee launches its new podcast with Ric Lampkins, Christina Sinclair, and Courtney Dyer leading a fast‑paced breakdown of the WNBA–WNBPA CBA negotiations—how we got here, the biggest pressure points, and the moves both sides may make before the next deal.

Featuring: Aamir Ibrahim, Attorney at Quan Law Group Leigh Hawley, Counsel at FIFA World Cup 2026 Host:  Landis Barber, Safran Law Offices The 2025 Fall Symposium brought sports industry leaders to London on November 6. In this episode, Aamir Ibrahim of Quan Law Group, Leigh Hawley, counsel at FIFA World Cup 2026, and Landis Barber take listeners inside the Symposium, sharing firsthand experiences...

In this episode of the Sports Lawyers Association Podcast, host Landis Barber welcomes attorneys Jason Cruz (Cruz Law, PLLC) and Kurt Emhoff (Kasowitz Benson Torres) for an in-depth discussion on Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in professional boxing. They break down the legal and business challenges—covering governance structures, media rights, fighter contracts, and potential antitrust concerns...

Explore the evolving landscape of college athletics with a focus on NIL rights. Nic Mayne shares insights on the legal implications and the rights student athletes gain through deals. Misunderstandings in the market are common, and the future of NIL presents new revenue opportunities. The role of collectives and the debate over pay for play are discussed, highlighting the need for structured solut...

Intellectual property in sports is constantly in flux. In this podcast, Rachel Nicholas, a partner in the Phoenix office of Lewis Roca, and Matthew Holt, an SLA NextGen Committee Member, discuss Matthew's recent blog post entitled "State of Affairs for Intellectual Property in Sports." Dive into this conversation as Rachel, Matthew, and Landis discuss different issues, including trad...

Listen to this Podcast as Rachel Nicholas, a partner in the Phoenix office of Lewis Roca  discusses a recent blog post, "NCAA First Ever NIL Era Sanction" authored by SLA's NextGen Committee Member, Maria Aiello, a recent graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law. Hosted by NextGen Committee Member Landis Barber, Associate Attorney at the Safran Law Offices, as they delve into...