May
    17

    Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (5/17/2013)

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    I am currently in Atlanta, along with many practicing Sports Law attorneys and law school students who hope to one day practice in the world of Sports Law.  We are here for the annual Sports Lawyers Association conference.  Whether you are in Atlanta or not, check out this guide to following along with the events.…
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    May
    16

    Most Marketable…Agency?

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    Earlier this week SportsPro released its list of the World’s Top 50 Most Marketable Athletes. The list was created based on an athlete’s marketability over the next three years, using parameters including age, value for money and crossover appeal. Brazilian soccer player Neymar topped the list. It’s not only the athletes who can lay claim…
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    May
    15

    Guide For The Sports Lawyers Association 39th Annual Conference

    The Sports Lawyers Association annual conference is a yearly meet-up for influential members of the Sports Law community.

    What: The Sports Lawyers Association annual conference is a meet-up for many Sports Law practitioners around the world. When: May 16-18, 2013.  Opening Remarks will be made at 12:25 p.m. on May 16.  The last panel of the event will be on Breaking into the Sports Law Industry, which begins at 1:45 p.m. on May 18. Where: Intercontinental…
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    May
    14

    Georgetown’s Otto Porter Decides On David Falk For Representation

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    David Falk and Georgetown.  The two go hand-in-hand.  That is why it should not be a surprise that the long-time successful basketball agent has become the agent of record for former Georgetown forward Otto Porter.  Porter was a consensus first team All-American and earned Big Easy Player of the Year in 2013. Among his current…
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    May
    13

    Michigan’s Trey Burke Taps His Father As Basketball Agent

    Michigan Wolverines guard Trey Burke (left) during a press conference the day before the championship game of the 2013 Final Four of the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

    Over a month ago, I had heard that Michigan guard Trey Burke would be leaving school early and entering the NBA Draft.  That happened.  But I had also been told that Burke narrowed his potential NBA representation down to 5 names: Jeff Schwartz, Arn Tellem, Henry Thomas, Bill Duffy and Alonzo Shavers. The inclusion of Shavers…
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    May
    10

    Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (5/10/2013)

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    Happy Mother’s Day this Sunday to all the moms who read and enjoy Sports Agent Blog.  After a very tough Game 1, my Miami Heat came back to destroy the Chicago Bulls in Game 2 of the East Semis.  I absolutely love this time of year when NBA Playoffs basketball really heats up.  On Forbes…
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    May
    09

    The Most Influential Sports Agents in U.S. Basketball

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    The following guest contribution was written by Richard Pallarino (@rpallarino).  Richard is a student at CUNY-College of Staten Island and Assistant to the Director of Artist Management at Wilhelmina Models. Ever since the advent of basketball in the late 1890s, the ball-shooting game has continued to gather more popularity and earn more fans across the globe. Right…
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    May
    09

    Interview With The Agent: David Mulugheta

    David Mulugheta (Photo Credit: @DavidMulugheta)

    The following interview is a guest contribution by Benjamin Haynes, Esq.   Haynes is a former Division 1 Basketball Player at Oral Roberts University and currently practices law in the State of Florida. NFLPA Contract Advisor David Mulugheta had a breakout year in the 2013 NFL Draft. This University of Nebraska law graduate had four of his clients…
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    May
    08

    The Impact Of Agents On Union Solidarity And Collective Bargaining

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    Last Friday I had the honor of moderating a panel at the 2013 ABA Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries in Miami Beach, Florida.  The topic of my panel was the legal and business issues under various collective bargaining agreements.  For those in attendance, I hope that you enjoyed. As I was making preparations…
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    May
    07

    Geno Smith Said To Be Down To Final Three Agent Candidates

    QB Geno Smith, represented by Select Sports Group, is projected to be a first round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

    Last week it was reported that former West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith dropped his agents at Select Sports Group after being selected by the New York Jets.  It was not his disappointment with the team that drafted him; it was how far he fell in the Draft.  Anyhow, Smith has waited the five days necessary…
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