Renowned founder, lawyer, professor, and journalist Darren Heitner joins hosts David Lat and Zach Sandberg in the latest episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers. Together, they delve into the captivating story of a true industry innovator. Darren's extraordinary legal journey, which began with a sports blog in late 2005, soon skyrocketed his career to heights he never initially imagined. In this enthralling conversation, Darren explains the different roles of sports agents and sports lawyers, investigates the nuances of player unions across professional sports leagues, and dispels the alluring image of sports agents as depicted in "Jerry Maguire." Our hosts then interview Darren, widely acknowledged as a leading expert on Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) issues, about the influence NIL has exerted and will continue to exert in the realm of sports. For their moves, Zach brings attention to Orrick's acquisition of a four-partner IP litigation group from Milbank, while David focuses on Fenwick strengthening its Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice through the addition of partner Michael Sussmann. This episode is an essential listen for law and sports enthusiasts alike. As always, be sure to rate, review and subscribe!