Luke Overdyk joined Mackenzie Hughes in October 2026 as an associate (pending Bar admission) in the business department. Luke’s practice includes various aspects of business law, environmental law, and NIL (name, image, likeness), among others. In his free time, Luke enjoys playing basketball, spending time with friends, taking photos, and listening to music.
Practice Areas
- Business
- Economic Development
- Environmental
- Land Use & Zoning
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Name, Image & Likeness (NIL)
- Public Law & Policy
- Real Estate
- Securities
Professional and Community Activities
- Co-Founder of the Syracuse University College of Law Environmental Law Student Association
Education
- Syracuse University Falk College of Sport, Bachelor of Science
- Syracuse University College of Law, Juris Doctorate
Experience
- Legal Intern at the Onondaga County District Attorney Office
- Legal Intern at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Blog
Student-Athlete NIL Empowerment Comes with Legal Uncertainties: An Updated Guide for Student-Athletes in New York
The court-approved House settlement in June 2025 finally rendered the previous NCAA regulatory framework a piece of history ready for the Smithsonian. As discussed in our May 2025 blog, student-athletes are as empowered as ever as they may now earn money for their name, image, and likeness (NIL) directly from their schools and third parties. […]