Featuring:

-       Shelby Stevens, Attorney at Minnick Hayner

-       Landis Barber, Safran Law Offices

In the FIRST episode of Highlight Reel Headlines, join host Landis Barber and guest Shelby Stevens as they discuss the biggest sports law stories from February 7-20, 2026. Landis and Shelby break down multiple college eligibility lawsuits, including the Bediako ruling out of Alabama and the Trinidad Chambliss preliminary injunction win at Ole Miss. They also dig into Brian Flores's discrimination lawsuit against the NFL surviving a motion to dismiss and the Jerome Tang "for cause" firing at Kansas State. In addition, the duo touches on the Seattle Seahawks heading for a record-breaking franchise sale following a Super Bowl, Indiana making a serious push to land the Chicago Bears' new stadium, and the Court of Arbitration for Sport resolving disputes at the Winter Olympics. Join us as we roll through the headlines!

The SLA Basketball Subcommittee launches its new podcast with Ric Lampkins, Christina Sinclair, and Courtney Dyer leading a fast‑paced breakdown of the WNBA–WNBPA CBA negotiations—how we got here, the biggest pressure points, and the moves both sides may make before the next deal.

Featuring:

• Aamir Ibrahim, Attorney at Quan Law Group

• Leigh Hawley, Counsel at FIFA World Cup 2026

Host: 

• Landis Barber, Safran Law Offices

The 2025 Fall Symposium brought sports industry leaders to London on November 6. In this episode, Aamir Ibrahim of Quan Law Group, Leigh Hawley, counsel at FIFA World Cup 2026, and Landis Barber take listeners inside the Symposium, sharing firsthand experiences and unpacking what they learned about sports across the globe.

In this episode of the Sports Lawyers Association Podcast, host Landis Barber welcomes attorneys Jason Cruz (Cruz Law, PLLC) and Kurt Emhoff (Kasowitz Benson Torres) for an in-depth discussion on Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in professional boxing. They break down the legal and business challenges—covering governance structures, media rights, fighter contracts, and potential antitrust concerns. Don’t miss this analysis on how these developments are reshaping the future of the sport.

Featuring: 

• Jason Cruz, Cruz Law, PLLC
• Kurt Emhoff, Kasowitz Benson Torres

Host: Landis Barber, Safran Law Offices

Explore the evolving landscape of college athletics with a focus on NIL rights. Nic Mayne shares insights on the legal implications and the rights student athletes gain through deals. Misunderstandings in the market are common, and the future of NIL presents new revenue opportunities. The role of collectives and the debate over pay for play are discussed, highlighting the need for structured solutions in college sports.

Intellectual property in sports is constantly in flux. In this podcast, Rachel Nicholas, a partner in the Phoenix office of Lewis Roca, and Matthew Holt, an SLA NextGen Committee Member, discuss Matthew's recent blog post entitled "State of Affairs for Intellectual Property in Sports." Dive into this conversation as Rachel, Matthew, and Landis discuss different issues, including trademarks and the Discovery Rule. 

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Listen to this Podcast as Rachel Nicholas, a partner in the Phoenix office of Lewis Roca  discusses a recent blog post, "NCAA First Ever NIL Era Sanction" authored by SLA's NextGen Committee Member, Maria Aiello, a recent graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law. Hosted by NextGen Committee Member Landis Barber, Associate Attorney at the Safran Law Offices, as they delve into the NCAA's first ever issuance of NIL penalties for recruiting violations. 

From the opening panel to the final goodbyes, the Sports Lawyers Association Annual Conference took center stage in Los Angeles from May 10th through 13th. Focused on the theme "The Athlete in Sports," attendees had the opportunity to grow through educational panels and networking opportunities. A highlight of the year for SLA members, the 2023 Annual Conference did not disappoint.

Tune in as Trisha Newman, Of Counsel at the law firm of Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester, LLP and General Counsel of the Women's Flat Track

Tune in as Gregg Clifton, a partner in the Phoenix office of Lewis Brisbois, a chair of the Collegiate & Professional Sports Law Practice, and a member of the Entertainment, Media & Sports Practice, discusses a recent blog post, “Was Kyrie Irving’s Suspension From The Nets A Violation Of Labor Law?” authored by SLA's NextGen Committee Member, Lauren Mattice, 1L at USC. Hosted by NextGen Committee Member Landis Barber, Associate Attorney at the Safran Law Offices. Our guests delve into the interplay of the National Labor Relations Board and the National Labor Relations Act and other relevant topics correlated with this blog article.