Highway to NIL
Highway to NIL
Callan G. Stein, Christopher M. Brolley, Troutman Pepper Locke
Highway to NIL analyzes the legal landscape concerning college athletics and the regulation of name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights of student athletes. The podcast provides key insights into the current state of affairs, focusing on the NIL guidance and policies coming directly from the NCAA; the various enacted and amended state NIL laws; and NIL enforcement, including how the NCAA, state attorneys generals, and other regulators may investigate and punish schools for NIL violations.
'Urgent National Action to Save College Sports': Trump’s NIL Playbook
Cal Stein and Mike Lowe break down President Donald Trump's executive order, "Urgent National Action to Save College Sports."
Apr 10
34 min
'Desk Drawer Roundup': NIL Contract Fights, Eligibility Battles, and the CSC Participation Agreement
Join Cal Stein, Mike Lowe, Philip Nickerson, George Pla, and Derek Centola for a "desk drawer" tour through some of the most consequential recent developments in NIL and college sports.
Feb 18
37 min
Beyond the Deals: Student-Athlete Identity, Development, and NIL With 42U's Stephen Bienko
Cal Stein and Chris Brolley are joined by 42U CEO and former Division I student-athlete Stephen Bienko to discuss how NIL is reshaping college sports from the inside out.
Jan 29
43 min
Maximizing Revenue: The Future of College Sports Media Rights in a Post-House World
Cal Stein, Chris Brolley, and George Pla look at the post-House settlement landscape, including the revenue-sharing pool that allows schools to pay athletes up to 22% of athletic revenue.
Nov 6, 2025
27 min
Executive Order Breakdown: President Trump's Vision for College Sports and NIL Reform
In this episode of Highway to NIL, Troutman Pepper Locke attorney Cal Stein breaks down President Trump's "Saving College Sports" executive order.
Aug 18, 2025
22 min
CSC Guidance Unveiled: NIL Enforcement and Implications for Collectives
Cal Stein, Mike Lowe, and Brett Broczkowski delve into the latest guidance from the College Sports Commission regarding name, image, and likeness deals.
Jul 31, 2025
27 min
The NCAA's Recent Q&A Document: Clues on What NIL Enforcement Will Look Like Post-House
Cal Stein and Chris Brolley discuss the recent Q&A document released by the NCAA and conferences, focusing on the guidance providing clues for how enforcement may look under the College Sports Commission in the post-House settlement landscape.
Jul 8, 2025
33 min
NIL Enforcement in a Post-House World — What Institutions Can Expect
Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys Mike Lowe, Lu Reyes, and Philip Nickerson examine the status of the House settlement.
Jun 5, 2025
32 min
House Final Settlement Hearing: Key Insights and Future Implications for NIL
Cal Stein and Chris Brolley discuss the recent developments in the House litigation settlement, including concerns raised during the final settlement hearing held by U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken on April 7.
Apr 15, 2025
28 min
Rescission of DOE Guidance
Cal Stein and Mike Lowe discuss the Trump administration's recent rescission of a Department of Education guidance document issued by the outgoing Biden administration
Feb 20, 2025
23 min
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