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New York Student-Athletes Benefit From Their Name, Image, and Likeness Under New Law

By Susan D. Friedfel, Taylor M. Kosakoff & Paul V Kelly on November 29, 2022
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The “New York Collegiate Athletic Participation Compensation Act” (S.5891-F/A.5115-E) allows New York college athletes to receive compensation for their name, image, and likeness (NIL) without losing their scholarships or eligibility. It also allows these players to use an attorney or agent for business deals without punishment.

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Photo of Susan D. Friedfel Susan D. Friedfel

Susan D. Friedfel is a principal in the White Plains and New York, New York, offices of Jackson Lewis P.C.

Susan collaborates with clients to find practical solutions to the variety of issues that arise in the workplace. She counsels clients in various…

Susan D. Friedfel is a principal in the White Plains and New York, New York, offices of Jackson Lewis P.C.

Susan collaborates with clients to find practical solutions to the variety of issues that arise in the workplace. She counsels clients in various industries, including law firms, financial institutions, educational institutions and not-for-profit organizations, on a wide array of issues. She provides advice and counsel on matters such as:

  • employee recruiting and hiring practices
  • family and medical leave
  • reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religion
  • preventing and investigating harassment, discrimination and whistleblower claims
  • wage and hour compliance
  • discipline and termination of employees
  • designing and implementing reductions in force

An experienced litigator, Susan represents employers and management in harassment, discrimination, failure to accommodate, and wage and hour claims before federal and state courts and administrative agencies.

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Paul Kelly is a principal in the Boston office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He has extensive experience in white collar criminal defense, internal investigations, NCAA enforcement investigations and infractions cases, and complex civil litigation. Paul chairs both the Collegiate and Professional Sports industry…

Paul Kelly is a principal in the Boston office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He has extensive experience in white collar criminal defense, internal investigations, NCAA enforcement investigations and infractions cases, and complex civil litigation. Paul chairs both the Collegiate and Professional Sports industry group and the White Collar and Government Enforcement resource group at the firm.

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