In this episode of Highway to NIL, Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys Mike Lowe, Lu Reyes, and Philip Nickerson examine the status of the House settlement. They focus on how the settlement might impact roster limits for current student-athletes and discuss the introduction of the NCAA’s new name, image, and likeness (NIL) enforcement division.

Specific topics include:

  • Current state of the House settlement (2:23);
  • Summary of the College Sports Commission’s (CSC) role in NIL enforcement (4:56);
  • The CSC’s NIL enforcement focus (7:21);
  • Differences between CSC enforcement and the NCAA infraction procedures (12:13);
  • Preparing compliance offices for CSC investigations and enforcement (16:00);
  • Unique approaches to challenging CSC findings and penalties in arbitration (25:43)
  • Impact on NIL collectives (28:00).
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Photo of Michael S. Lowe Michael S. Lowe

As a seasoned former federal prosecutor in Philadelphia and Los Angeles, Michael provides unique insights and practical guidance to clients facing investigation or prosecution for allegations of fraud and other financial crimes and civil False Claims Act suits. Michael is experienced in the

As a seasoned former federal prosecutor in Philadelphia and Los Angeles, Michael provides unique insights and practical guidance to clients facing investigation or prosecution for allegations of fraud and other financial crimes and civil False Claims Act suits. Michael is experienced in the NIL and higher education space. He currently represents an NCAA Division I athletic conference in connection with the settlement of the House antitrust litigation, as well as NIL issues and conference policies and procedures. He also has provided advice to an NCAA Division I university in connection with NIL and has experience with investigations of potential NIL violations. In addition to representing clients in this area, Michael frequently writes, speaks, and presents on cutting-edge NIL issues.

Photo of Philip Nickerson Philip Nickerson

Philip represents clients in sectors such as financial, tech, real estate, and energy in a range of litigation matters. He is experienced in matters involving trade secrets, government investigations, commercial contracts, construction and product defect.