UNC women’s tennis star, Reese Brantmeier, was named the most influential person in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill sports in 2024 by the News & Observer: https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/luke-decock/article296809614.html
Brantmeier played the No. 1 position for the Tar Heels’ 2023 National Championship winning women’s tennis team and is currently the lead plaintiff in the ongoing federal lawsuit against the NCAA challenging its prohibition on student-athletes’ acceptance of prize money earned in non-NCAA events, such as the US Open Tennis Championships and the US Open Golf Championships, among others. Miller Monroe & Plyler (with Joel Lulla, of counsel) and Milberg represent Brantmeier in the litigation.
Brantmeier competed in the 2021 US Open Tennis Championships, earning prize money through her performance, but was prohibited from retaining most of it under longstanding and outdated NCAA rules. Even then, the NCAA objected to certain tournament expenses submitted by Brantmeier, including her mother’s share of uber rides and hotel costs, which she was permitted reimbursement through prize money earned. After forcing her to miss the first semester of her freshman year, the NCAA eventually certified Brantmeier’s eligibility in January 2023. In March of 2024, Brantmeier filed a federal antitrust class action lawsuit against the NCAA seeking to strike down such prize money restrictions.
“For both her tennis prowess and legal courage, Brantmeier claims the top spot in the Triangle Ten, the News & Observer’s annual list of the most influential people in Triangle sports.”
Miller Monroe & Plyler represents athletes, businesses, and institutions in the sports industry, including in contract negotiations, disputes, and litigation matters. Rob Rader and Jason Miller, both North Carolina licensed attorneys and registered athlete agents, spearhead MMP’s sports law practice. For more information, please visit: https://millermonroelaw.com/practice-areas/sports-law/
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