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Education

American University Washington College of Law
Washington, D.C. 2017
Juris Doctorate

West Virginia University 
Morgantown, West Virginia 2007
M.S. Sports Management

Hampton University
Hampton, Virginia 2006
B.S. Sports Management

Certifications

ATIXA Level II Civil Rights Investigator

University of South Florida
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the Workplace Certification 

Licensed Attorney In

District of Columbia
North Carolina
Texas


Awards, Presentations & Publications

  • Awards

      Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch, Recipient, 2025Thomas Reuters, Super Lawyers, Recipient, 2024Thomas Reuters, Super Lawyers, Recipient, 2023National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, Recipient, 2021-2024Hampton University 40 Under 40 Elite Alumni Society, Inductee, 2021Sports Lawyers Association, NextGen Leadership Committee, Committee Leader, 2021- Present ABA Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education, Presidential Appointment, 2021- PresentABA Criminal Justice Section, Division Director, 2019-2020ABA Annual DC Legal Career Fair, Founder & Chair, 2016-PresentABA Criminal Justice Section, Panel Speaker, Spring Section Meeting 2019ABA Diversity & Inclusion Fellowship Award, Recipient, 2017-2019ABA Commission on Disability Rights, Presidential Appointment, 2018-2019American University Washington College of Law, Ray Hazen Academic Scholarship, Recipient, 2016-2017Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, A.J. Vilmer Scholarship, Recipient, 2015ABA Law Student Division, Executive Board Member, 2015-2016Black Law Student Association, Spirit of Service Award, Recipient, 2015American Football Coaches Association, Master Coach Certification, 2014Public vs Private National All-Star Game, Head Football Coach, 2012West Virginia University, Jerry P. Wilkins Full Academic Scholarship & Leadership Award, 2006Hampton University, NCAA Student-Athlete, Football

  • Presentations & Publications

      Dallas Bar Association, Panel Speaker, 2024University of Texas-Dallas, Panel Speaker, 2024Dallas Fort Worth Urban League Young Professionals, Panel Speaker, 2024 Dallas Bar Association, Panel Speaker, 2023Dallas Fort Worth Urban League Young Professionals, Panel Speaker, 2023 State Bar of Texas Annual Conference, The Entertainment & Sports Law Section, Panel Speaker, 2023State Bar of Texas Annual Conference, African American Lawyers Section, Panel Speaker, 2023Dallas Bar Association, Panel Speaker, 2022Education Law Association Annual Conference, Higher Education & Sports, Keynote Speaker, October 2021Education Law Association, NCAA v. Alston Presentation, Speaker, July 2021University of California Irvine School of Law, Panel Speaker, April 2021Hampton University (VA) Careers in Sports, Speaker, March 2021Tulane University School of Law (LA), Sports Law Panelist, February 2021West Virginia University, Graduate Sport Management Presentation, Panelist, November 2020Belmont University Law School (TN), Careers in Law, Panelist, March 2019My Life as an ABA Delegate, ABA Student Lawyer Journal (2016)American Bar Association Law Student Division: About the Divisions’ Delegates to the ABA House – featured in an ABA video that explains why members should become a division delegate, part of the ABA Law Student Division’s leadership team. May 23, 2016What you should know about the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015, ABA Child Law Practice Journal (2015)

Representative Experience & Leadership

  • Representative Experience

      Led internal investigation on behalf of a school district for claims of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.Served on corporate transaction team that finalized the acquisition of $2.3 billion all-cash transaction.Led sports law team that exonerated college head coach of student allegations for mental health abuse and Title IX violations.Advise universities regarding Title IX, the Clery Act, and NCAA compliance.Provide guidance to clients and states on Name Image and Likeness (NIL), trademarks, and intellectual property proposals.Negotiates employment contracts for college coaches.Represent corporations ranging from startups to Fortune 50 in employment litigation and outside counsel.Development of training programs such as name image and likeness (NIL), sexual violence/harassment prevention, and employment law.Develop professional liability strategies for clients.Provides guidance to healthcare providers on best practices for OSHA and HIPPA compliance.

  • Leadership Positions

      American Bar Association, Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education, 2021- PresentEducation Law Association, Member, 2021- PresentAmerican Bar Association, Section of Civil Rights & Social Justice, Co-Chair, National Security & Civil Liberties Committee, 2020-PresentAmerican Bar Association, White-Collar Crime, Co-Chair, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, 2018-PresentAmerican Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section, Chair, Law Student Professional Development Committee, 2017-PresentSports Lawyers Association, Committee Leader, 2017-PresentAssociation for Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, Member, 2017-PresentAmerican Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section, Co-Chair, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, 2018-2020American Bar Association, Section of Civil Rights & Social Justice, Council Member, 2015-2017

Andrew F. Rhoden, J.D., M.S.

Managing Partner & Director of Legal Consulting

Companies from start-ups to Fortune 50 Corporations, trust Andrew to consult them on employment matters, business development, and implementing procedures to safeguard them against litigation. He is a certified Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA) Level II Civil Rights Investigator and a certified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Trainer. Andrew has developed training programs related to sexual harassment prevention; COVID-19 safety; and diversity & inclusion. He served on corporate transaction team that made national news for finalizing the acquisition of $2.3 billion all-cash transaction in Texas.


Additionally, Andrew represents universities and school districts related to employment disputes, internal investigations, civil rights issues, and other compliance matters. Andrew provides advice and conducts training workshops on emerging legal issues on campuses such as name image and likeness (NIL); NCAA Sexual Violence Prevention; Diversity & Inclusion; and the Cleary Act. Andrew’s experience in sports and higher education law has led to him presenting regularly at universities across the country and a resource for media entities on various subject areas in the field.

 

Professional athletes also rely on Andrew for his legal counsel related to contract negotiations, endorsement deals, management agreements, and corporate start-ups. He also understands the infrastructure of professional sports teams from his time working with the NHL hockey team, the Florida Panthers.

 

Andrew is passionate about making a difference in society, so he is a leader in the legal community throughout the country. He is actively involved as a leader with the American Bar Association (ABA) and was an inaugural Fellow for the ABA Criminal Justice Section's Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Fellowship. Andrew is the chair of a number of ABA Committees such as the Criminal Justice Section's White Collar Crime Diversity & Inclusion Committee and the Civil Rights & Social Justice's National Security Committee. His work ethic in the ABA has given him the honor of receiving two ABA Presidential Appointments, 2017 and 2021. He also serves on the Texas Minority Counsel Program (TMCP), Dallas City Committee. Andrew is the director and co-host of the ABA's podcast and video series Equal Justice Under Pod. He also serves as a member and leader in the Sports Lawyer Association and the American Football Coaches Association. Mentorship is something Andrew values, so he makes it a priority to mentor students across the country in law school, undergrad, and high school.

 

Andrew received his J.D. from the American University Washington College of Law. He has an M.S. in sports management from West Virginia University and B.S. in sports management from Hampton University.


Meet Our Specialist

Every member of the Masterly Consulting Group is a thought leader who has made significant contributions to our society. 

Each one brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization. 

Dr. Mark James

Director of Education & Diversity Initiatives

Dr. Mark James is an experienced leadership professional with two decades of success in helping educational entities and corporations achieve academic and extracurricular success for their students and employees. His comprehensive skill set in designing and mobilizing learning environments, cultivating partnerships and building meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and creating fundraising programs that generate millions of dollars in revenue, make him an invaluable asset to any business. Prior to entering the consulting sector, Dr. James served as a NCAA College Football Head Coach.

E. Raphael Hatley

Director of Digital Content

Raphael Hatley has positioned himself as one of the top digital designers in the country. He has a unique background, from being a licensed architect to working with the video and marketing department of a NCAA Division I university. Raphael was a former college football player for our Founder, Andrew Rhoden, at Hampton University. He has worked with entities from universities, associations, law firms, and global marketing firms. Raphael received his bachelor's. degree from North Carolina A&T and his master's degree from North Carolina State University.

Joshua Jones

Higher Education Financial Development

Joshua Jones is one of the top experts in the higher education realm, having worked at some of the top universities in the country. Mr. Jones brings a dynamic background from being a former NCAA Division I college athlete to working in the higher education realm in college athletics as an athletic director in various capacities, then moving into the administrative executive side for financial development and major gifts. 

1,000+

STUDENTS PLACED INTO COLLEGE

COUNTLESS

NUMBER OF CORPORATIONS

WORKED WITH

J.D., Ph.D.

HIGHEST DEGREES OF TEAM

106

YEARS OF COMBINED TEAM EXPERIENCE

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