October 28, 2024
ShareKelley Kronenberg Partner Timothy Shields Becomes Certified NFL Agent, Expanding Firm’s Sports, Entertainment, and Media Law Practice
[FORT LAUDERDALE, FL]- Kelley Kronenberg, a multi-practice business law firm, is pleased to announce that Timothy D. Shields, a Partner in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office, has been certified as an NFL agent by the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA). This certification significantly expands the firm’s existing Sports, Entertainment, and Media Law practice area.
The certification process, which took 10 months to complete, involved a rigorous background check and a comprehensive written examination administered only once per year. As a certified NFL agent, Tim is now authorized to represent NFL players in contract negotiations with clubs, assist in marketing and endorsement deals, and provide career advice and planning.
Tim’s new role as an NFL agent complements his existing practice areas of Technology Law and Social Media Representation. This unique combination further strengthens Kelley Kronenberg’s position at the forefront of legal services for the modern athlete and entertainer, who often navigate complex issues at the intersection of sports, technology, and media.
“The sports industry is increasingly intertwined with technology and social media,” Tim Shields commented. “My background in these areas, combined with my new certification, allows me to offer comprehensive legal services to athletes, from contract negotiations to digital rights management and beyond. This expansion of our Sports, Entertainment, and Media Law practice reflects our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our clients in this dynamic sector.”
Timothy Shields brings a wealth of experience to his expanded role. He holds multiple advanced degrees, including a doctorate in Organizational Leadership and is currently pursuing an LLM in Intellectual Property. His expertise spans copyright, trademark, data privacy, and cybersecurity, making him uniquely qualified to address the diverse legal needs of athletes and entertainers in the digital age.
Kelley Kronenberg’s expanded Sports, Entertainment, and Media Law practice area will continue to provide a wide range of services, now enhanced by Tim’s NFL agent certification. These services include contract negotiations for athletes and entertainers, intellectual property protection and licensing, social media and digital content strategy, data privacy and cybersecurity consulting, endorsement and sponsorship agreement negotiation, and career transition planning for athletes.
This expansion reaffirms Kelley Kronenberg’s commitment to providing cutting-edge legal services that meet the evolving needs of its clients in an increasingly digital and interconnected world. By combining traditional sports law expertise with deep knowledge of technology and media issues, the firm is well positioned to support clients across the full spectrum of the sports and entertainment industry.