Name, Image, and Likeness: How an NIL Attorney Can Fight for You.

At the center of the seismic shift in college athletics are Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights and opportunities - and the uncertainty around them. With the 2025 House v. NCAA settlement and the establishment of the College Sports Commission, NIL agreements are now more regulated, more complex, and more critical than ever. If you're a college athlete, your future depends on understanding what to accept, what to challenge, and how to protect your value in this new system. You need an attorney and advisor who understands what’s at stake.

At Christine Brown & Partners, we specialize in helping student-athletes and their families understand and protect their legal rights. Our team provides clear guidance on the legal landscape surrounding scholarships, recruitment, the transfer portal, NCAA roster limits and management, athlete compensation, and financial aid. You shouldn’t have to fight for fairness alone.

Our Legal Services Cover All Aspects of NIL:

• NIL Rights, Compensation, and Negotiation

  1. We help athletes understand and assert their NIL rights from the outset.

  2. Our team handles college athlete NIL compensation negotiations to ensure you’re not undervalued.

  3. We help you with the NIL Go process, and we support and advise on rights and next steps in the event the College Sports Commission rejects an NIL agreement.

• NIL Contracts and Agreements

  1. Every NIL deal should be reviewed by a trusted NIL contract negotiation attorney.

  2. We help you establish your athlete valuation or NIL agreements in order to meet College Sports Commission standards.

  3. We draft and review NIL contracts and NIL agreements that protect your rights and ensure full compliance with state, school, and NCAA rules.

• College Athletic Contract Negotiations

  1. We represent athletes in college athletic contract negotiations, including scholarship and sponsorship terms.

  2. As experienced college athletics contract lawyers, we know how to structure deals to safeguard your eligibility and future earnings.

• NIL Compliance and Regulatory Guidance

1. We stay ahead of every NCAA, school, and state update so you don’t have to.

2. As a top NCAA NIL compliance attorney, we help you meet all NIL compliance and disclosure requirements, including submissions to the NIL Go process.

• Endorsement and Sponsorship Representation

1. We negotiate and manage endorsement opportunities as your dedicated NIL endorsement attorney.

2. Our team supports student-athletes as a student-athlete endorsement lawyer and athlete sponsorship agreement lawyer, ensuring your deals are smart, fair, and fully enforceable.

• Brand Protection and Intellectual Property

1. We secure your name, image, likeness, and digital rights through trademark, copyright, and licensing services.

2. Our attorneys protect your identity and help you build a brand that lasts.

• Business Formation and Financial Guidance

1. We help form for-profit and nonprofit entities to manage NIL income and fulfill personal or philanthropic goals.

2. Our support includes tax planning, budgeting, and trust setup for long-term financial security.

• Ongoing Legislative Monitoring

1. NIL rules are still evolving. We track all legislation and regulatory changes to keep you compliant and prepared.

Whether you’re a high school athlete preparing for the next level, a current college star navigating endorsements, or a parent or advisor looking for trusted legal guidance, Christine Brown & Partners is the college athlete NIL lawyer you can rely on.

We deliver legal help for NIL deals that put your goals first.