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College Athletics & NIL: Legal Issues and Compliance

Navigate the complex landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness in college sports with expert guidance on legal compliance and emerging trends

Created byCLE for Me
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BeginnerUpdated Mar 18, 2025
College Athletics & NIL: Legal Issues and Compliance

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand current NCAA and state NIL regulations
check_circleIdentify permissible and prohibited NIL activities
check_circleAnalyze the role of collectives in facilitating NIL deals
check_circleEvaluate the impact of NIL on recruiting and transfers
check_circleImplement compliance strategies for NIL activities
check_circleAnticipate future trends and challenges in NIL regulations

About This Course

This course examines the legal issues and compliance considerations surrounding name, image, and likeness (NIL) opportunities for college athletes, particularly focusing on the impact of NIL on the recruitment and transfer processes within college athletics.

The course will cover the following key topics:

  • The historical context of NCAA regulations regarding NIL and the landmark legal challenges that paved the way for current NIL policies.
  • The emergence of state-level NIL laws and the impact of these laws on college athletics, including the potential for competitive imbalances.
  • The NCAA's interim NIL policy and the ongoing debate over potential changes to these rules.
  • The role of collectives in facilitating NIL deals and the challenges these organizations present for compliance.
  • Tax and legal considerations for student athletes and collectives engaging in NIL activities.
  • The complexities of NIL and the transfer portal, including the impact of NIL on athlete mobility and recruitment strategies.
  • Compliance considerations for schools and athletic departments in managing NIL activities.
  • The evolving landscape of NIL for high school athletes and potential federal legislation.
  • The impact of NIL on college sports recruiting and the potential for future changes to recruiting regulations.
  • The potential for unionization in college athletics and the implications of collective bargaining for NIL rights.
  • The future of revenue-sharing models in college sports, including the potential for NIL to reshape the distribution of financial benefits.
  • The intersection of mental health and NIL pressures on student athletes.
  • The role of boosters in NIL activities and the NCAA's restrictions on booster involvement in recruitment.

This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the legal and ethical issues surrounding NIL, enabling you to make informed decisions about your own NIL opportunities or to effectively manage NIL programs at your institution.


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Joanne Boy
Joanne Boy

Licensed Attorney in Illinois

Joanne Boy is a licensed attorney in Illinois, with over 20 years of diverse experience spanning publication/editorial work, immigration, policy, compliance, litigation, higher education, public housing and affordable housing Joanne has actively contributed to the larger practice of law and the affordable housing industry as an in-house attorney with the Chicago Housing Authority, the third largest public housing authority in the United States and to the world of higher education as a visiting professor with DeVry University and DeVry’s Keller Graduate School of Business teaching political science, public administration, nonprofit management, and business law/ethics related courses to undergraduate and graduate level students. Her experiences are well-entrenched in assisting the development and furtherance of public-private endeavors in many areas of life. She remains dedicated to educating and shaping the next generation of lawyers and leaders.

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