A former NCAA investigator, Jason represents colleges, universities and athletes nationwide in enforcement, eligibility and compliance matters.
Colleges and universities at all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) levels, Division I, II and III, seek out Jason’s unique ability to navigate NCAA rules and resolve complex legal and regulatory issues affecting college athletics programs, athletes and coaches. In addition to his private practice, Jason has served in multiple regulatory positions at the NCAA, including as an investigator and an academic and membership affairs staff member responsible for waivers and rules interpretations. His unique background at the NCAA National Office and thereafter as a compliance administrator at North Carolina State University allows him to analyze NCAA rules and other athletics legal and regulatory issues from multiple perspectives, guide clients through NCAA regulatory processes efficiently and engage in proactive planning related to legal and regulatory issues affecting college athletics programs. When sensitive challenges and disputes do arise, Jason works closely with clients for best possible outcomes. Jason has represented and counseled clients regarding:
- NCAA enforcement investigations and alleged infractions
- Name, Image and Likeness
- Contracts
- Title IX gender equity
- NCAA independent accountability resolution process
- Independent investigations of coaches’ conduct and student-athlete safety and well-being issues
- Athlete eligibility
- NCAA Division I amateurism reviews
- NCAA waivers
- NCAA compliance reviews
- Title IX gender equity reviews
- Athletics department policies and procedures evaluation
- NCAA, NAIA and amateur sports organizations' rules interpretations
Based on his time as an Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance at North Carolina State University, Jason understands the real-world challenges clients face. Jason aims to act as a true teammate in creating strategies that streamline compliance benchmarks and resolve disputes in the most effective manner possible while never forgetting the most important goal: athletes’ academic and athletic success.