Sports Law Weekly

This episode, SLW interviews former General Counsel-Player Personnel of the New England Patriots and New England Law Alum Jack Mula. Jack discusses working for a large organization and the inner workings of it. We talk about rookie contracts, what negotiations look like, trading players, and much more. Jack personally negotiated Tom Brady's rookie contract and we had the opportunity to discuss it and go through it. 

This episode, SLW interviews former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Terrance Fox. Terrance discusses his experience playing in the NFL and for the Ravens. We go over what the contract process looked like, negotiating terms, how the organization handles internal issues, his time in college, and much more. 

This episode, SLW interviews New England Law Alum and the Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, Peter Dinwiddie. Peter goes into what it is like working for a large organization like the 76ers. He discusses what the dynamic is like, what negotiating contracts and trade deals look like, working with other organizations, how the league is handling the pandemic, and much more. 

This episode, SLW interviews Aaron Golub. He is the first legally blind athlete to play in a Division I football game and an ex NFL free agent. We talk about his story, the obstacles he overcame to achieve his goal, and his experience with the NCAA. Aaron goes on to talk about how he is now an inspirational speaker, speaking on forums all over about his story, and discusses his podcast Blind Ambition. 

This episode, SLW interviews MLB Player Association Agent Joshua Kusnick. Josh gives us insight into what goes on when organizations and agents are negotiating contracts. We get to see firsthand how agents represent their players and tips on negotiating in order to reach an agreement that both parties are satisfied with.  Josh tells us stories of his personal negotiations with teams and how he has been successful. 

This episode, SLW interviews Scott Gaffield, General Counsel and Coaching Agent at Athletes First. Scott discusses what Athletes First does, the types of contracts and negotiations they take part in when representing college and professional coaches and athletes, and an inside look at how the deals and terms are agreed upon. Scott provides great insight on how to break into the industry and what it is like working as General Counsel. We also discuss relevant contract issues in the professional world such as James Harden's contract and Patrick Mahomes' contract.

This episode, SLW interviews New England Law Alum Loren Pincus, founder and attorney at L Pincus Law, PLLC and founder and agent at Green Line Sports Management. We talk about how someone can become an MLB sports agent and how having a law degree helps in the field. Loren discusses how he was able to open up both practices, how law school prepared him for that, and talked about personal injury law and prosecution. 

This episode, SLW interviews Chris Burke and Rob Rogers, two former minor league baseball players. Chris and Rob talk about their experience playing in the minor leagues, the process of getting drafted, traded, negotiating contracts, working with agents, and representation. Chris was a part of and discusses the class-action  Supreme Court Case brought by minor league players being paid below minimum wage.

This episode, SLW interviews Joe Curtis, sports and entertainment lawyer at Seltzer Mayberg in Miami Florida. We discuss what it takes to break into the industry, starting your own sports and entertainment division, and the recent hire of Kim Ng as the new Marlins GM.

This episode, SLW interviews Jaime Miettinen, founder and attorney of Miettinen Law PLLC and professor at the University of Detroit Law School. We discuss the process college athletes must take in order to transfer schools, the contract and transactions behind NCAA issues with athletes, and the growing issues attorneys face.