Academic Writing
Law Review & Scholarly Work
Academic articles, notes, and commentary produced through Wake Forest's legal writing program and law journals.
Wake Forest Law Review — Student Note
The Employment Question: Reclassifying College Athletes After House v. NCAA
Examining whether the House settlement creates the legal predicate for classifying Division I revenue-sport athletes as employees under the FLSA, and what that classification would mean for schools, athletes, and the future of Title IX compliance.
Wake Forest Law Review — Comment
NIL Collectives and the Pay-for-Play Line: A Framework for Compliance in an Uncharted Landscape
Analyzing the legal and regulatory challenges posed by NIL collectives, arguing for a bright-line rule distinguishing permissible NIL activity from prohibited inducements in the post-Alston era.
Commentary
Op-Eds & External Publications
Commentary on current developments in sports law, written for broader audiences.
Blog — jayhaws.com
What the House v. NCAA Settlement Means for College Athletes
A plain-language breakdown of the $2.8 billion settlement — who qualifies for back pay, how revenue sharing works, and what athletes should do right now.
Blog — jayhaws.com
Building Your NIL Brand: A Practical Guide for College Athletes
How college athletes can build sustainable NIL businesses — from deal structures and compliance requirements to tax obligations and contract review.
Blog — jayhaws.com
Athletics Compliance 101: What Every College Athlete Should Know
A guide to eligibility rules, NIL compliance, agent regulations, and the transfer portal — everything athletes need to know to protect their careers.
A Note on This Page
This page is updated as new work is published. For the most recent writing, see the blog. For academic work, reach out via the contact page—I'm happy to share drafts and discuss ongoing research.