The Power of the Player: Name, Image, Likeness and Networking

The Power of the Player: Name, Image, Likeness and Networking

How college athletes build their brand — and what we can learn from it.

It’s more than sports — it’s about how relationships, reputation, and the right connections can open doors in any field. Come for the conversation, stay for the connections. Meet fellow young Jewish professionals, hear from experts in the field, and enjoy a fun, relaxed evening.

Our guest speakers include:

Michael Stein, a trusted advisor for collegiate athletes, specializing in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) representation. Michael leverages his legal acumen to help athletes navigate the evolving NIL space and maximize their earning potential. He’ll share insights from his experience guiding student-athletes through this rapidly changing landscape.

Dylan Deitch, who oversees both the day-to-day legal operations and the basketball business for Champions Circle, the official collective supporting University of Michigan student-athletes. Dylan transitioned into the NIL space after starting his career at a corporate law firm in Chicago. His current work blends contract management, donor engagement and day-to-day strategy around athlete marketing and team support.

Whether you’re into sports or not, today’s college athletes are rewriting the rules of personal branding and opportunity. Join us for The Power of the Player: Name, Image, Likeness and Networking, where we’ll explore how student-athletes are leveraging their platforms — and how those same strategies apply across industries.

Special thanks to our event co-chairs:

Steven Betel

Kyle Biel

Gillian Porter

Taylor Weintraub

NEXTWork is brought to you by Gesher Human Services and NEXTGen Detroit. Special thanks to the Hadas and Dennis Bernard NEXTWork Endowment Fund.