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Universities & Collectives: Navigating Foreign NIL Rules

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Event type:

ON-DEMAND WEBCAST

Event location:

Online

Recommended CPE Credits:

Please note: CPE credits are not awarded for webcast replay.

Event audience:

Members of Athletics Departments responsible for NIL, Compliance and Risk managers for universities, VP of Finance or CFO of Universities, General Counsel, Directors and compliance officers of NIL collectives, Agents and Financial planners for student athletes

Event contact details:

Landy Huang

On-demand webcast description

As Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities expand to international student athletes, universities, collectives, and agents face growing risks when compensating foreign student-athletes and structuring agreements. This webcast dives into the complex tax and immigration implications for payors, offering practical guidance to help avoid costly missteps. Learn what triggers U.S. tax obligations, how visa status impacts NIL eligibility, and what compliance strategies payors should adopt to stay ahead.

Date and time

Original broadcast Thursday, September 25, 2025
2:00 PM ET - 3:00 PM ET

Recommended CPE credits

Please note: CPE credits are not awarded for webcast replay

Learning objectives

Determine whether a foreign student-athlete’s NIL income is subject to U.S. withholding tax by analyzing IRS guidance and treaty provisions.
Explain how visa classifications (e.g., F-1, J-1) impact the ability of foreign student-athletes to legally receive NIL compensation.
Evaluate the responsibilities of NIL payors under U.S. tax law and immigration regulations.

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Grant Thornton speakers:

Josh Jagust

Managing Director, Human Capital Services
Grant Thornton Advisors LLC

Josh is a Managing Director in our Chicago Wealth and Human Capital Services Tax Business Line and specializes in Global Mobility Services.

Chicago, IL

+1 312 602 8331

Service Experience

Tax Services
Human Capital Services

Poonam Luniya

Tax - Senior Manager
Wealth & Employer Solutions

Grant Thornton Advisors LLC

Chicago, Illinois

+1 312 602 9033

Bradley Turner

Tax - Senior Manager
Wealth & Employer Solutions

Grant Thornton Advisors LLC

Guest speaker:

Jason Rogers

Senior Partner, Global Immigration Counsel
Newland Chase Advisory

Recommended Field of Study:

Taxes

Program Level

Overview

Prerequisite:

None

Delivery method

Group - Internet

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