NOBLESVILLE, INDIANA (December 4, 2023) — Church Church Hittle + Antrim (CCHA Law) is pleased to welcome Aaron Hernandez. Aaron will assist CCHA’s Sports Law section with Title IX matters and NCAA compliance.
Aaron will continue to serve in his role as Assistant Dean and Executive Director of the Allan “Bud” Selig Sports Law and Business Program with the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.
Aaron has been at ASU since 2019 and was named Assistant Dean and Executive Director in the summer of 2023. As the Executive Director, Aaron supervises the Sports Law and Business (SLB) Program and ensures its continued success. Prior to joining Arizona State, Aaron was an Associate Director of Football on the enforcement staff at the NCAA, where he specialized in stakeholder engagement in Division I (FBS). He also served as the primary liaison to the Big 12 Conference, American Athletic Conference, Under Armour, and the College Football Playoff for all football-related matters. He conducted numerous investigations of institutions that may have violated NCAA rules and focused on matters involving Division I college football while at the NCAA. Aaron is also a 2013 graduate from Marquette University Law School, in Milwaukee, WI. He is licensed as an attorney only in Wisconsin.
“Aaron’s experience in college sports and on a college campus is invaluable to our Collegiate Sports Law and Higher Ed practice groups,” said Collegiate Sports Law practice group chair Kelleigh Fagan. “More importantly, he’s a great person, and we’re excited for how he will support the continued growth of both of these practices.”
In light of his outstanding performance, renowned coaches across the country have expressed their admiration for Hernandez’s dedication and skillset. Here’s what they are saying:
“Aaron Hernandez is one of the people I count on in my professional and personal pursuits. First, in his work at the NCAA and then with guidance when needed after, Aaron is intelligent, informative, and has built great relationships all across the country. I have always believed that having knowledgeable people I can trust is the best way to build an organization and I am grateful to count Aaron amongst those people I count on.” -Matt Rhule, Head Football Coach, the University of Nebraska.
From coast to coast, Hernandez has been praised for his remarkable athleticism and unwavering commitment to the sport.
“I have known Aaron Hernandez for a number of years while he worked for the Enforcement Department of the NCAA. He was responsible for supervising our school on rules and guidelines of the NCAA. He did an excellent job in this position and was an asset to our organization. I found him to be very motivated and dependable. He has the ability to take good advice and the ability to accept constructive criticism. A very hard worker who would add value to any organization.” -Charlie Strong, Football Analyst, University of Alabama.
It comes as no surprise that coaches from prestigious institutions have been quick to acknowledge Hernandez’s exceptional abilities.
“Aaron Hernandez is one of the finest attorneys, professors, and collegiate athletic administrators I have been associated with. He is whip-smart and his labor produces results at an elite level. I have witnessed firsthand his dedication to excellence in many organizational leadership capacities and know him to be an extremely well-rounded, passionate, and committed executive.” -Charlie Jackson, Assistant Head Coach, United States Air Force Academy.