Max Wilner

I am a graduate student in the Allan “Bud” Selig Sports Law and Business program at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, with a strong academic and professional interest in sports law, immigration law, and the business of sport. As a former Division I athlete, I bring firsthand understanding of the legal, regulatory, and business challenges that affect athletes, teams, and sports organizations at both amateur and professional levels.

My academic focus includes U.S. sports law, amateur and professional athletics governance, sports business strategy, and sports analytics. I am particularly interested in the intersection of sports and immigration law, especially as it relates to international athletes navigating visas, compliance, and career mobility. I am currently applying to law school and seeking to begin my legal education in Fall 2026, with the long-term goal of practicing at the intersection of sports and immigration law and helping build the sports law division of my family’s immigration law firm.

Outside of academics, I am driven by a desire to help amateur and professional athletes in the United States and around the world navigate the complexities around the legal system. My goal is to ensure athletes understand their rights and have the support they need to perform at the highest level possible.