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October in the NIL Forum

  • NIL Forum Research Report: The Member Edition. Members wrote this month's questions. The theme is who student-athletes turn to for help. We're asking how they choose financial and legal advisors, how well their schools support them, and what revenue sharing demands of their time. Live session, October 9 at 1pm ET. Full report posted the same day. Click here for info on past reports.

  • Expert Briefing: Jay Ezelle, Attorney, Starnes Sports, October 14 at 1pm ET. Jay advises leading athletic programs on the transition from the amateurism model to the modern system.

  • Office Hours: Members bring their questions to a live group discussion with Bill Carter on October 23 at 1pm ET.

  • The Community: Need an answer, expertise, or the right connection? Our 200+ members work across athletics, brands, agencies, law, finance, and NIL technology.

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  • Amanda Christovich, Reporter, Front Office Sports — September 15

    An insider’s perspective on the Protect College Sports Act, the LSU-SEC fallout, and the governance fights that will decide who controls college sports NIL policy next.

  • Walker Jones, Executive Director, Grove Collective —August 13

    What donors actually respond to, how a top collective really operates, and where fan-driven NIL money goes. From the person who built one.

  • Erin Chaplin, Altius Sports Partners — July 14

    Where new athlete revenue is actually coming from, and how departments are restructuring to capture it without breaking what already works.

  • Opendorse CoFounder Blake Lawrence with short dark hair, smiling, sitting indoors with one hand touching his temple, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt.

    Blake Lawrence, Co-Founder of Opendorse — June 15

    What the endorsement data shows about deal volume, athlete behavior, and institutional adoption. From the person whose platform processes it.

  • University of Michigan NIL lead Danielle Davison smiling at the camera, wearing a beige cardigan over a black top, and a gold necklace against a gray background.

    Danielle Davison, Asst. AD for NIL at University of Michigan — May 13

    How one of the most sophisticated NIL operations in the country is staffed, structured, and run day to day.

  • Head of LEARFIELD's NIL Solly Fulp, wearing a collared shirt and jacket, outdoors with blurred green foliage in the background.

    Solly Fulp, EVP for NIL Growth & Development , LEARFIELD — April 21

    Where schools, brands, and media partners are placing their bets next, from someone with visibility across the whole ecosystem.

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Hear how contracts, compliance, and revenue sharing really work from the people handling them, and meet the schools, agents, and advisors who need legal help.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the members?
Professionals working in NIL across athletic departments, law firms, financial advisory, agencies, brands, Collectives, and technology companies. More than 200 members and growing.

Can I use the research in my own work?
Yes. Members use NIL Forum Research Poll findings in their own pitch decks, board memos, proposals, and client presentations.

What if I miss a live briefing?
Every Expert Briefing is recorded and added to the member archive, so you can watch on your schedule.

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