Michael Marino Discusses the Future of College Athletics on Sports Lawyers Association Podcast

Michael Marino, partner in Seyfarth's Labor & Employment department and Sports & Entertainment practice, joined the Sports Lawyers Association's "Sport Shorts Podcast" for a discussion on the evolving legal landscape of college athletics and name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. During the conversation, Marino explored the challenges facing collegiate sports, including NIL compensation, the transfer portal, athlete representation, and the potential role of collective bargaining in creating a more structured framework for college athletics.

The episode further examined how labor and employment law principles may help address ongoing questions surrounding athlete compensation, governance, and the future of college sports.

Listen to the full episode from the Sports Lawyers Association here.