A former NCAA investigator, Jason represents colleges, universities and student-athletes nationwide in enforcement, eligibility and compliance matters.
Colleges and universities at all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) levels, Division I, II and III – including Pac 12, Big 12, Southeastern Conference, Big 10 and Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) institutions – seek out Jason’s unique ability to navigate NCAA rules and resolve complex issues related to NCAA infractions and eligibility matters. 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 issues from multiple perspectives, guide clients through NCAA regulatory processes efficiently and engage in proactive planning related to NCAA regulations. 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
- NCAA independent accountability resolution process
- Independent investigations of coaches’ conduct and student-athlete safety and well-being issues
- Student-athlete eligibility
- NCAA Division I amateurism reviews
- NCAA waivers
- NCAA compliance reviews
- Athletics department policies and procedures evaluation
- NCAA, NAIA and amateur sports organization's rules interpretations
Jason has represented NCAA Division I, II and III member institutions in infractions investigations involving the NCAA enforcement staff and before the Committee on Infractions on issues related to unethical conduct, head coach control, failure to monitor and lack of institutional control. He has also successfully advocated for student-athletes’ eligibility in complex waiver cases and student-athlete eligibility matters. 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: student-athletes’ academic and athletic success.