
Meet the Team
NFLPA Contract Advisors

NFLPA Certified Advisor
Safarrah Lawson
Safarrah "Law" Lawson is an NFLPA-certified contract advisor with 15+ years in the
sports representation business. At Authentic Athletix, Law is integral
to expanding and cultivating the AA brand.
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Law’s expertise and connections throughout the sports world
enable him to secure representation agreements with multiple successful
NFL first-round draft picks. Law also procurers player endorsement deals and guides clients through the draft process and beyond.
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A 1999 graduate of Howard University, Law currently resides in Atlanta,
Georgia.

NFLPA Certified Advisor
Fred Howard
Fred Howard, an NFLPA Contract Advisor, oversees the Southern Division of Authentic Athletix. Fred’s goal is to maximize his clients’ market value during their playing careers and ensure they have the tools to succeed when their playing days are over.
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Prior to working at Authentic Athletix, Fred was an agent with Pro Stars while cultivating a broadcasting career with CBS Television.
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A resident of Jackson, Mississippi, Fred’s educational background includes attending Rutgers University and the Theology Institute in Houston, Texas, where he received a Doctorate in Theology.

NFLPA Certified Advisor
Dave Silva
Dave Silva is an NFLPA-certified contract advisor. Dave’s goal is to not only make a positive impact on his athletes’ NFL careers but to also help his athletes succeed in life after football. He takes great pride in always serving his clients with honesty, loyalty, integrity, and care.
Dave resides in Gilroy, California. He graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in Sociology and later earned his M.S. in Education from San Jose State University. He has worked both as a teacher and a real estate agent and is passionate about helping others to grow and succeed.