Todd Shumaker is a partner at Church Church Hittle and Antrim, where he leverages his extensive experience in Sports Law and Higher Education to guide clients through the complexities of NCAA regulations, Title IX compliance, and the evolving landscape of college athletics. With a unique blend of legal expertise, investigative experience, and in-depth industry knowledge, Todd is a go-to resource for institutions, conferences, coaches, athletes, athlete representatives, collectives, and other individuals and organizations navigating the wild world of college sports law.

Todd’s Areas of Expertise:

NCAA Compliance and Regulatory Matters: Todd specializes in all facets of NCAA rule violations, from infractions, reinstatement and waivers to complex compliance issues across all divisions. His deep understanding of the NCAA’s regulatory framework positions him as a top advisor in collegiate sports law.

Title IX Gender Equity Reviews & Sexual Harassment Investigations: A passionate advocate for gender equity in sports, Todd leads Title IX compliance reviews, as well as sexual harassment investigations, ensuring institutions meet their legal responsibilities and foster inclusive environments for all students and athletes.

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and College Sports Trends: As a thought leader in the rapidly evolving world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), Todd works with individuals, institutions and businesses regularly and speaks on the latest trends in college sports, offering insights into the college sports legal landscape, NCAA rules and governance and Title IX compliance.

A Proven Career in NCAA Compliance and Legal Leadership:

Before joining Church Church Hittle and Antrim, Todd spent eight transformative years at the NCAA, where he was a key player on the enforcement staff. There, he investigated NCAA rule violations across all three divisions and helped shape the organization’s infractions procedures. Todd’s vast experience in NCAA compliance extends beyond investigations and legal counsel, having served as an appeals panelist for USA Basketball and working closely with the Board of Governors Student-Athlete Engagement Committee. A committed advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Todd chaired the Enforcement Inclusion Guiding Team at the NCAA and actively contributed to the LGBTQ-A+ Employee Engagement Group.

Before his NCAA career, Todd served as an attorney and Chief Compliance Officer at the Indiana Office of Inspector General and State Ethics Commission. In this role, he was an integral part of high-profile investigations into public corruption and ethics violations. Todd also has a strong academic background, having taught government and politics at Ivy Tech Community College from 2014 to 2021.

Education & Credentials:

Todd holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Taylor University. Throughout his career, Todd has continued his academic pursuits, earning a Master’s Degree from the Butler University College of Education while serving at the NCAA. Todd is also a certified mediator.

Personal Life:

Todd lives in Indianapolis with his wife and youngest child, with his son, daughter-in-law and grandchild residing nearby. In his downtime, he enjoys reading, traveling, playing tennis and starting home improvement projects with his wife.