Rahim Smith

Rahim Smith is a Professor of Sports Law and Academic Counselor at Southern University Law Center (SULC). He holds a Juris Doctor from SULC and is licensed in Louisiana. Before law, he spent 12 years in sports broadcasting production, including roles at Turner Sports and Emmy Awards for his work on 'Inside the NBA.' He now integrates his industry experience into teaching Lawyering Process and Statutory Analysis.

• Affiliations: Louisiana Bar, Baton Rouge Bar Association, American Bar Association, Louis A. Martinet Legal Society
• Certified Mediator with a focus on alternative dispute resolution

Research interests span corporate, contractual, and licensing laws within entertainment, music, sports, film, and media industries. His career transition to law stemmed from a desire to impact these fields directly through legal practice and academia.

• Awards: Three-time Emmy Award (2010s)

He advises students through the Supplemental Bar Prep Program and mentors those pursuing careers at the intersection of law and the entertainment industry.