Athletic Compliance

The athletic compliance regulatory framework is evolving in near real-time. As rules and regulations increase in quantity and complexity, and the costs of non-compliance are felt far beyond the playing field, institutions are left to balance being competitive and compliant.

Overview

Our athletic compliance team, comprised of attorneys, paralegals, consultants, and higher education specialists, believes that the best defense is a good offense. Our team can help your institution build a compliance program that meets today’s obligations while keeping an eye on tomorrow.

Our team is particularly experienced in:

• Title IX compliance, including Gender Equity Reviews and the NCAA Policy on Campus Sexual Violence  
• Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)  
• Esports 
• NCAA Division I Transformation Committee Compliance (see the final report here)  
• Student-athlete safety and well-being  
• Enforcement investigations  
• Eligibility and transfers 
• Policy and procedure reviews, including student-athlete handbooks and team rules 
• Intellectual property portfolio development and management  
• Facilities compliance