Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Agreements for NCAA Athletes

Make sure you are up to date on the NIL rights recently granted to NCAA student-athletes. This practice note examines the new NCAA regulations and guidance, as well as state laws pertaining to student-athletes' ability to commercially exploit their names, images, and likenesses. The note also identifies key considerations for student-athletes, institutions, and corporate sponsors in NIL agreements.

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