Universities navigating NIL and athletic revenue-sharing arrangements are also facing renewed Title IX compliance risk, according to an analysis focused on post–House settlement considerations. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California approved the House settlement on June 6, 2025, including terms affecting NIL-related issues for Division I institutions. The analysis notes that, beginning with the just-ended academic year, schools may share up to 22% of athletic-related revenue with student athletes. It also highlights a new litigation front: female athletes’ class-action suits alleging Title IX issues related to back pay allocation, including arguments that at least 90% of money going to male former student athletes violates Title IX. The report emphasizes the operational governance challenge—ensuring athletics leaders do not manage NIL and athlete support initiatives in isolation. It calls for cross-functional oversight involving general counsel, compliance personnel, Title IX coordinators, and senior leadership to identify and mitigate emerging risks. For athletic departments and campus compliance teams, the key takeaway is process: governance and documentation systems must keep up with fast-evolving compensation models to prevent legal exposure and compliance breakdowns.