Monday, January 25, 2016, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (PST)
About the Program:
1 hour MCLE General Participatory credit.
"SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR THE HIGH PROFILE ATHLETE: The Differences Between Attorneys and Agents"
An Except from "The Survival Guide for the High Profile Athlete" by Jeremy M. Evans, Managing Attorney at California Sports Lawyer
This class will cover the differences between attorneys and agents and what they can and cannot do for athlete clients. Ethical rules and implications of discipline from those rules applied to attorneys and agents. Specifically, determining who is the proper representative for an athlete? The differences between attorneys and agents (or college/high school advisors) and why it matters: knowing the differences will determine who to consult, hire, and when.
About the Speaker:
Jeremy M. Evans is the Managing Attorney at California Sports Lawyer, representing sports and entertainment professionals in contract drafting, negotiations, licensing, and career growth. He provides legal advice and general counsel services for businesses, which includes development, contract drafting, review, negotiations, protection, and compliance. He is the Director of the Center for Sports Law & Policy at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California, where he is also an Adjunct Professor of Sports Law. Evans is an award-winning attorney and community leader.
