As name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals continue to dominate high school and collegiate sports, attorneys navigating these waters must be vigilant about key contract issues that could impact their clients’ NCAA eligibility. Paula Nagarajan from Arnall Golden has emphasized the crucial importance of this in her recent discussion.
Preserving a client’s eligibility within the NCAA framework should be a top priority for any legal professional handling NIL agreements. Nagarajan highlights that understanding potentially adverse contract provisions is essential to safeguard athletes’ careers and aspirations.
For a more detailed analysis of the commonly overlooked issues within NIL contracts, Nagarajan’s full discussion can be accessed through Law360.