This symposium will bring together leading scholars and practitioners to discuss the current state of “NIL,” emerging legal and policy issues, and the future of the right to publicity law for college athletes. The event will consist of a keynote address followed by two moderated panels. Professor Andrew Zimbalist, will begin the event with a keynote address where he will provide an overview of “NIL”, discussing where it came from, what it is turning into, and where it will lead college sports, focusing on economic, educational, and equity considerations.

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Schedule

2023
Friday, March 3rd
10:00 AM

Arrival & Breakfast

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM

Introductory Remarks

Ethan Y. Bordman, Ethan Y. Bordman PLLC
Ira S. Dizengoff, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Sophie Dizengoff, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Jacob Burns Moot Court Room

10:30 AM - 10:35 AM
10:35 AM

Keynote Address

Andrew Zimablist, Smith College

Jacob Burns Moot Court Room

10:35 AM - 11:00 AM
11:15 AM

Panel 1: Race, Gender & Equity

Len Elmore, Columbia University
Jo Potuto, Nebraska College of Law
Kassandra Ramsey, The Law Office of Kassandra Ramsey, PLLC
Felix Wu, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Jacob Burns Moot Court Room

11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
12:45 PM

Lunch Break

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
1:45 PM

Panel 2: Regulations & Other Congressional Concerns

Sam C. Ehrlich, Boise State University
Dan Lust, New York Law School
Matt Mitten, Marquette University Law School
John T. Wolohan, Syracuse University
Andrew Zimablist, Smith College
Maureen Weston, Pepperdine Caruso School of Law

Jacob Burns Moot Court Room

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
3:15 PM

Cocktail Hour

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM