Jeffrey Levine

Experience

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  University of Michigan

  Jan 2002 - May 2005

  Team Manager-Football Program

  Primarily served as the student manager and assistant to Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach. Ran tapes, set up, broke down practice field and otherwise assisted in facilitation of practice as needed. Engaged in a variety of game-day responsibilities. Assisted in administrative tasks as needed.

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  Rosen and Rosen, Attorneys at Law

  Jan 2005 - Aug 2005

  Law Clerk

  Performed background research and conducted legal analysis on personal injury, medical malpractice and worker’s compensation law. Authored internal research memoranda. Attended depositions, motion hearings, mediations, partner meetings and strategy sessions.

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  Miami Dolphins

  Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

  Intern

  Coordinated with facilities staff and operations personnel in the facilitation of practice and day to day operations. Assisted in the operation of Dolphins’ Training Camp.

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  Xanthus Sports

  May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Media and Research Project Analyst

  Coordinated with Senior Partners on clients’ marketability strengths and weaknesses. Analyzed potential media strategies of clients. Brainstormed and assessed potential entertainment opportunities for clients. Evaluated legal ramifications of possible media ventures of clients.

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  Tulane University Athletic Department

  Sept 2006 - Dec 2006

  Legal Intern

  Worked with the Assistant Athletic Director for Event Management and Facilities. Assessed potential premise liability of all on campus venues. Addressed potential intellectual property issues involving University events and facilities. Assisted in legal analysis of other events/facilities and general administration issues.

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  Cleveland Cavaliers

  May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Legal and Hockey Administration Intern

  Served as primary contact for all legal matters concerning start-up professional ice hockey club. Responsible for all material legal issues concerning marketing, branding and sales.

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  Arizona Coyotes

  Mar 2008 - Jul 2008

  Legal Department Attorney

  Reported directly to General Counsel and Vice President of the Phoenix Coyotes and Jobing.com Arena. Drafted and created event licenses, sponsorship agreements, suite licenses, and other relevant documents. Reviewed contracts for construction, legality and fitness for purpose. Chaired organization’s Risk Management Committee. Advised in regard to insurance issues. Managed daily insurance and workers compensation aspects of organization.

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  One Sports and Entertainment, LLC

  Jul 2008 - Mar 2010

  Executive Director

  One Sports and Entertainment is a multi-tiered sports oriented consulting firm created with the goal of offering clients superior individualized solutions in a competitive environment. Founded on principles of global reach and maximizing synergies, One Sports strives to continually innovate and is dedicated to using the best practices within the sports business industry. One Sports specializes in marketing, sponsorships/endorsements, brand growth strategies and a variety of other areas under our One Sports Properties-Division. Our firm is not restricted by geographical boundaries or by specific areas of sport. One provides all clients with top-notch work product and is not satisfied until we have met and exceed our client’s individualized goals. Show less

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  Wachtel, Biehn and Malm

  Jan 2009 - Feb 2011

  Associate Attorney

  Was responsible for cases involving various litigation, transactional and bankruptcy-related matters.

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  Business of Sports Network

  Jun 2009 - May 2011

  Staff Writer

  I served as a senior writer for online publication addressing business and legal issues within professional sports. In this capacity, I authored articles for the network’s four websites: the Business of Baseball, the Business of Football, the Business of Hockey and the Business of Basketball.My writing with this website has led to invitations to appear on several nationally syndicated sports talk radio programs to discuss various relevant sports topics.

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  Sports Law Blog

  Mar 2010 - Dec 2010

  Guest Contributing Blogger

  Guest contributing blogger with the industry's leading sports law online publication. Expertise in labor relations and the business of sports.

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  Singer Pistiner, P.C.

  Mar 2011 - Feb 2014

  Of Counsel

  I maintained a practice focusing on business law, sports and entertainment law, intellectual property law, bankruptcy and collections. My legal work also served as the basis to publish scholarly articles focusing on contemporary sports law issues and opportunities to appear as a sports law commentator on various media outlets.

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  Arizona Summit Law School

  May 2011 - Aug 2012

  Adjunct Professor of Law

  I taught sports law at Phoenix School of Law. I designed and implemented a three-credit law upper-level law school course covering material sports law issues/topics. As an adjunct professor, I devoted significant class time on a variety of topics, including but not limited to, amateurism/NCAA, labor law, antitrust, contract, criminal, bankruptcy and constitutional issues that impact sports.

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  Thomas Jefferson School of Law

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2012

  Adjunct Online Professor

  I taught an online class on professional sports law within TJSL's Center for Sports and Policy.

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  Southern Illinois University

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  Faculty Lecturer, Department of Kinesiology
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  Northwestern University

  Apr 2013 - Sept 2013

  Adjunct Lecturer

  Designed and implemented graduate level legal aspects of sport class.

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  Concordia University, St. Paul

  Nov 2013 - Oct 2016

  Instructor

  CSP Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences Taught undergraduate level and graduate level sports law courses via distance learning software (online).

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  Law Office of Jeffrey F. Levine, PLLC

  Mar 2014 - Aug 2016

  Managing Member

  Boutique firm specializing in providing sport, entertainment and business transactional legal solutions to clients in an innovative and cost-effective manner. Members prided themselves on creativity, being accessible/responsive to client needs and furnishing quality work product.

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  Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

  Assistant Professor of Sport Management

  Taught sport management courses in the Department of Kinesiology. Teaching method included traditional, blended, and fully online classes. Established a record of scholarly activity. Created reputation in granting, securing $19,500 in grants. Provided service to the University, community, and profession. Developed relationship with community partners as part of building rapport with local stakeholders.

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  Drexel University's LeBow College of Business

  Sept 2018 - now

  Faculty member in the Department of Sport Business at the LeBow College of Business. Program Lead of LeBow College of Business Esport Business BSBA Program. Oversees all aspects of interdisciplinary Esport Business undergraduate program. Developing vigorous and impactful portfolio of teaching, research, and service.

  • Associate Clinical Professor of Sport Business and Esport Business Program Lead

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Sport Business and Esport Business Program Lead

    Sept 2018 - now