Our Mission
Our mission is to provide knowledgeable, professional contract consultants and advisors who have the best interest of the client in mind. Our team has over 25 years of combined experience working with sports and entertainment clients. We provide a host of services designed to meet all of your business needs. Let the MPowered family handle the business end, so you don't have to. At MPowered, your business is our business.
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Our team
MEL B. MCGINNIS
OWNER | CEO | PRINCIPAL AGENT
Mel is a licensed attorney with over 21 years legal experience negotiating multi-million dollar contracts, economic development agreements and civil rights litigation. Mel is a contracts specialist, NFL and CFL Agent, focusing on player contracts, endorsements, and name, image and likeness agreements.
Education:
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BA, Louisiana State University
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JD, LSU Law Center
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Certificate - Athlete Management Course - SMWW
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Certificate - Athlete Marketing and Branding - SMWW
Certifications:
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Licensed Attorney (TX; 5th Circuit Court of Appeals)
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NFLPA Agent/Certified Contract Advisor
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CFLPA Agent/Certified Contract Advisor
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Life Coach
AFFILIATIONS:
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Sports Lawyers Association
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Jubilee Theatre - Board of Directors
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Black Sports Professionals - North Texas
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Medical City North Hills Hospital - Board of Trustees
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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Links, Incorporated
Darrick berry
SENIOR AGENT ADVISOR
Darrick has been a sports agent for over 7 years. He is a certified Agent Advisor by the Canadian Football League (CFL) and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience advising athletes to the team.
Education:
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Certificate - Athlete Management Course - SMWW
Certifications:
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CFLPA Agent/Certified Contract Advisor
affiliations:
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Fritz Pollard Alliance
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Johnnie Cochran Salute to Excellence