Student-Athletes as Employees: What You Need to
Know and Prepare For!

Is Your Campus Prepared for the Coming Storm?

College athletics is facing unprecedented changes, and HR professionals are at the center of this seismic shift. With evolving Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) regulations and the potential for student-athletes to gain employee status, your institution’s policies on employment law, compensation, and compliance are about to be tested like never before.

This isn’t just about sports—it’s about protecting your campus from legal, financial, and compliance risks. The implications for HR, legal, and finance departments are staggering, and you need to act now before the industry’s changes leave your institution scrambling to catch up.

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EIGHT THINGS YOU NEED TO START THINKING ABOUT:

The potential reclassification of student-athletes as employees has far-reaching implications for higher education institutions, demanding proactive discussion and strategic planning across all departments. Campus administrators must initiate conversations to assess potential problems and issues around:

  • 1. Immediate Compliance Risks
  • 3. Financial Implications
  • 2. Legal Liabilities
  • 4. Institutional Integrity

Plus, Discussions on Key Issue for HR and Campus Leaders:

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Employment Law and Student-Athletes.

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Managing Compliance

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Compensation and Benefits

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Team Morale and Institutional Culture.

The Stakes Are High—You Can’t Afford to Wait

With the potential reclassification of student-athletes as employees, HR departments need to be at the forefront of developing policies and strategies to handle these transformations. Failure to act now could result in:

This timely and critical webinar is your opportunity to gain expert insights and ensure your campus is ready for the future. You’ll walk away with clear strategies to protect your institution and manage these unprecedented changes in college athletics.

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About Your Presenters:

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Chima Okoli Esq.

Chima Okoli, a distinguished DC-barred attorney with over seven years of experience in legal recruiting. As a former Honorable Mention All-Big 10 Conference student-athlete and a two-time All-Big 10 Academic First-Team honoree, Chima brings a unique blend of athletic and academic excellence to his work. His consulting company has partnered with several major athletic programs nationwide, demonstrating his expertise and influence in the field. Additionally, Chima has taught sports law at prestigious institutions including Wake Forest, Penn State, Boston College, and Notre Dame. A passionate Liverpool FC fan, he currently serves as a Director at Major Lindsey & Africa, where he excels in connecting top talent with exceptional opportunities in the legal industry.

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Don Philabaum, CEO

Don Philabaum, CEO of Athlete Career Training and well known for his insights into the NIL industry. His recent webinar series Create a Campus-Wide NIL Strategy was attended by over 600 industry professionals. Through his firm, Athlete Career Training, Don provides specialized NIL bootcamps and career development programming for the 98 percent of student-athletes who will not be drafted, ensuring they are well-prepared for their professional futures. Don is the author of influential books such as Change IT: Create a Career-Centered College Culture and The Unemployed Grad: And What Parents Can Do About It. His extensive work includes creating and managing four higher education businesses, two of which were sold to billion-dollar venture funds.