Hackney Publications announced today that Kayla Williams, an associate at the respected law firm Lightfoot, Franklin & White, is the latest guest on the Sports Law Expert Podcast, where she shares insights on collegiate athletics, NIL, and her journey as an emerging sports lawyer.
🎧 Listen to the full episode: A Visit with Sports Lawyer Kayla Williams
“Kayla is one of the emerging young sports lawyers who is making a name for herself in collegiate athletics,” said Holt Hackney, CEO of Hackney Publications. “Combine that with the fact that she is part of a highly respected legal team at Lightfoot, and it is easy to see why we selected her as a guest.”
Expertise in Collegiate Athletics and NIL
Based at Lightfoot, Franklin & White, Williams focuses on the increasingly complex area of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college sports, advising universities and student-athletes navigating this evolving legal landscape. In addition to sports law, she also handles cases involving toxic torts, product liability, and employment discrimination, demonstrating a versatile legal skill set.
A Rising Star in Sports Law
Williams earned her J.D. from Tulane Law School, where she distinguished herself as a three-year merit scholar and head coach of the Tulane Moot Court team. Her dedication to oral advocacy earned her numerous accolades, including:
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Greater New Orleans Martinet Society Scholarship Recipient
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ABA Negotiation National Finalist
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National Black Law Student Association Negotiations Finalist
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Tulane Intraschool Champion
During her time at Tulane, she also secured her sports law certification, building on her passion for serving athletes and sports organizations.
Experience with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee
Williams’ commitment to sports law took her to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee in Colorado Springs, where she expanded her knowledge of NIL and collegiate legal issues. Her work included managing client intake for anti-doping charges, sexual harassment and abuse allegations, and providing mediation and dispute resolution for athletes at the Tokyo Olympics.
About the Sports Law Expert Podcast
The Sports Law Expert Podcast, produced by Hackney Publications, highlights leading voices in the sports law field, offering deep insights into emerging trends, legal challenges, and the professionals shaping the future of athletics.
