Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) Advisory

Guiding student-athletes and schools with precision and clarity.

Gilzene Law provides comprehensive legal support to student-athletes and universities navigating the fast-evolving Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) legal landscape. Our strength is our ability to navigate both legal and regulatory uncertainty with precision and clarity.

Led by a former Division I student-athlete and experienced business and regulatory law attorney, our team brings a unique, firsthand perspective to every NIL matter. We understand the opportunities and challenges NIL creates, not just from a legal standpoint, but from the lived experience of having competed as a collegiate student-athlete. 

We stay ahead of state laws, NCAA guidelines, and institutional policies to ensure our clients remain protected and proactive. We are a trusted partner committed to protecting legal interests and navigating NIL with clarity and confidence.

Our Services

We offer a full range of legal services to help clients manage the legal, regulatory, and strategic complexities of NIL engagements. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of student-athletes and universities.

Contract Drafting & Review
We draft and review NIL agreements to ensure clear terms, fair compensation, and enforceable protections. Our focus includes deliverables, exclusivity, termination rights, intellectual property use, and brand alignment.

Entity Formation
We assist athletes and families in forming legal entities (e.g. LLCs, corporations) to manage NIL income and reduce liability.

Trademark Protection
We safeguard and license student-athletes' names, images, likenesses, trademarks, slogans, and social media content, ensuring proper use and stopping misuse.

Education & Training
We conduct workshops and provide legal training for athletic departments and compliance officers on NIL best practices, legal trends, and evolving risks.

Regulatory Compliance
We advise schools and student-athletes on compliance with NCAA rules, Texas and Michigan NIL laws, and institutional policies. We help develop compliance protocols to avoid violations.