March Madness is in full swing, which means the start of the signing period for student-athletes is just around the corner. Amid the excitement, however, looms the ever-evolving Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rules and regulations. Universities, student-athletes, and their parents continue to wrestle with the legal, ethical, and lifestyle implications of NIL.
As the stakes grow higher, the financial ripples for athletic programs and universities are wide reaching. In an article published by Miami’s Community News, McCarter & English partner Ira Gonzalez discusses strategies to ensure fairness and financial protection while preserving the integrity of youth sports in today’s NIL world.