The Power of the Player: Name, Image, Likeness and Networking

The Power of the Player: Name, Image, Likeness and Networking
How college athletes build their brand — and what we can learn from it.
It’s more than sports — it’s about how relationships, reputation, and the
right connections can open doors in any field. Come for the conversation, stay
for the connections. Meet fellow young Jewish professionals, hear from experts
in the field, and enjoy a fun, relaxed evening.
Our guest speakers include:
Michael Stein, a trusted advisor for collegiate athletes, specializing in
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) representation. Michael leverages his legal
acumen to help athletes navigate the evolving NIL space and maximize their
earning potential. He’ll share insights from his experience guiding student-
athletes through this rapidly changing landscape.
Dylan Deitch, who oversees both the day-to-day legal operations and the
basketball business for Champions Circle, the official collective supporting
University of Michigan student-athletes. Dylan transitioned into the NIL space
after starting his career at a corporate law firm in Chicago. His current work
blends contract management, donor engagement and day-to-day strategy around
athlete marketing and team support.
Whether you’re into sports or not, today’s college athletes are rewriting the
rules of personal branding and opportunity. Join us for The Power of the
Player: Name, Image, Likeness and Networking, where we’ll explore how student-
athletes are leveraging their platforms — and how those same strategies apply
across industries.
**Special thanks to our event co-chairs:**
Steven Betel
Kyle Biel
Gillian Porter
Taylor Weintraub
**NEXTWork is brought to you by Gesher Human Services and NEXTGen Detroit.
Special thanks to the Hadas and Dennis Bernard NEXTWork Endowment Fund.**
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