Featuring:Aamir Ibrahim, Attorney at Quan Law Group Leigh Hawley, Counsel at FIFA World Cup 2026 Host: Landis Barber, Safran Law OfficesThe 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 and unpacking what they learned about sports across the globe.
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. Don’t miss this analysis on how these developments are reshaping the future of the sport.Featuring: Jason Cruz, Cruz Law, PLLCKurt Emhoff, Kasowitz Benson TorresHost: Landis Barber, Safran Law Offices
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 solutions in college sports.
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 trademarks and the Discovery Rule. Featuring: Rachel Nicholas, Partner, Lewis Roca Matthew Holt, SLA NextGen Committee Member Host: Landis Barber, Safran Law Offices
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 the NCAA's first ever issuance of NIL penalties for recruiting violations.
From the opening panel to the final goodbyes, the Sports Lawyers Association Annual Conference took center stage in Los Angeles from May 10th through 13th. Focused on the theme "The Athlete in Sports," attendees had the opportunity to grow through educational panels and networking opportunities. A highlight of the year for SLA members, the 2023 Annual Conference did not disappoint.
Tune in as Trisha Newman, Of Counsel at the law firm of Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester, LLP and General Counsel of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association discusses a recent blog post, “Profiting from Student-Athletes' Biometric Data and the Legal Landscape” authored by SLA's NextGen Committee Member, Raul Muniz. Hosted by NextGen Committee Member Landis Barber, Associate Attorney at the Safran Law Offices. Our guests delve into the commercialization of biometric data and other relevant topics correlated with this blog article.
Tune in as Gregg Clifton, a partner in the Phoenix office of Lewis Brisbois, a chair of the Collegiate & Professional Sports Law Practice, and a member of the Entertainment, Media & Sports Practice, discusses a recent blog post, “Was Kyrie Irving’s Suspension From The Nets A Violation Of Labor Law?” authored by SLA's NextGen Committee Member, Lauren Mattice, 1L at USC. Hosted by NextGen Committee Member Landis Barber, Associate Attorney at the Safran Law Offices. Our guests delve into the interplay of the National Labor Relations Board and the National Labor Relations Act and other relevant topics correlated with this blog article.
Join Patrick Reilly as he discusses the rise and fall of the failed league with Katarina Pijetlovic, an expert in breakaway leagues.
Join Bobby Hacker as he moderates a discussion of the impact of the decision with Allison Rich, Matt Mitten, and Tyrone Thomas, as we look at the case from three separate perspectives.
SLA president, Bobby Hacker, sits down with Mori Taheripour, author of Bring Yourself: How to Harness the Power of Connection to Negotiate Fearlessly and educator at Wharton School of Law to discuss topics from her book including her holistic approach to negotiations, gender roles defined by society, and imposter syndrome.
March is Women’s History Month. It is a time to honor the vital role of women throughout history, and to celebrate the contributions of women in sports law. SLA Past Presidents, Pam Lester and Nona Lee, and President Elect Allison Rich join Jayma Meyer, Vice Co-chair of the SLA conference committee, to discuss their roles in SLA and how SLA has continued to play a vital role in their careers.
This podcast discusses the preparations and the impact of COVID-19 on Spring Training from the team perspective with Ashwin Krishnan, Vice President and General Counsel of the Miami Marlins, and Maacah Scott, Assistant General Counsel at Chicago White Sox, and the players perspective with agent Joe Longo, Paragon Sports International who represents such current superstars as Christian Yelich and Aaron Nola.
Sports agent Greg Genske joins SLA President Bobby Hacker and reflects on the experience of representing professional athletes at various stages of their careers before sharing an inside view of the negotiations between Major League Baseball and the players’ union to play games amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Join Brian Socolow, Mark Rodgers and Mike Feblowitz on this episode where they discuss Name, Image, and Likeness issues in college athletics. Mike is the 2020 first place winner of the SLA annual student writing competition for his paper titled One NIL: The Impact and Constitutionality of the Fair Pay to Play Act. Listen in as the three discuss the current state of NIL, its future in college athletics, and the constitutional issues that inspired Mike to submit his paper to the SLA.
Bobby Hacker and Nerissa Coyle McGinn discuss contracting in the age of Coronavirus. Nerissa discusses the differences between jurisdictions. We also see how several states have a common law force majeure. This calls for a practical lawyering situation and the drafting of force majeure provisions. This podcast discusses realistic situations and how you can protect your client.
Join Allison Rich and Jon Velie as they discuss pandemic-related immigration issues in the sports industry. In this podcast Allison and Jon take us through different scenarios with international athletes, covering topics including visas, furloughs, reduced pay and even government stimulus checks. Learn what questions to ask and how important it is to ask them.
One of the hottest sports law topics of the day are the current legal issues facing NBA star Zion Williamson. Sued by a marketing agent for breach of contract he signed while at Duke University, the case has unfolded and gained increased attention with interesting legal turns and accusations over the past several weeks. The case brings to light a bevy of legal issues including forum shopping, contracts, NCAA amateurism rules, the Uniform Athlete Agents Act, and representation issues. Darren Heitner of Heitner Legal, Daniel Wallach of Wallach Legal, LLC, and Warren K. Zola of Boston College have a roundtable to discuss the case and Zion's future.
Listen to our latest podcast with Bobby Hacker and Gabe Feldman on Name, Image and Likeness and the Future of College Sports. Join them as they discuss potential models for permitting college athletes to receive compensation for their NIL deals.
Part 3 of the SLA podcast features Lester Munsonand Gregg Clifton, discussions are had on the changes in sports from the collegiate levels to the professional leagues. We now live in a world where we wait on government officials to tell us when sports can go back to “normal”.