Partners David DeVillers, Chris Bayh, and Daniel A. Cohen are representing the University of Cincinnati in litigation against former quarterback Brendan Sorsby, seeking to enforce obligations under his NIL agreement. The case highlights the growing importance of contractual accountability in the evolving college athletics landscape. Barnes & Thornburg, which advises athletics departments in 36 states, continues to play a leading role in protecting institutional interests and ensuring compliance in the rapidly developing NIL era.
