Law360 Quotes Michael Marino on College Athlete Pay and Collective Bargaining

Law360 featured Labor & Employment partner Michael Marino in its April 7, 2026 article, “March Madness Ends, But College Athlete Pay Fights Rage On.” The piece explores the ongoing legal and regulatory uncertainty surrounding college athlete compensation, unionization efforts, and collective bargaining models.

Marino addressed the limitations of a recent executive order affecting college athletics, saying:

“It doesn't address the employee classification issue. It can't address the antitrust exemption — only Congress can do that — and it has no voice for the employees.”

The full article is available here.