The firm is a trusted adviser to a broad array of educational institutions — from K-12 school districts to major research universities. We are poised to deliver industry-informed legal strategies that reflect the unique demands of the academic environment. We represent clients in matters involving regulatory compliance, employment law, federal funding, free speech, management of protest activity, academic freedom, and the growing implications of artificial intelligence. We conduct internal and external investigations and help clients respond to inquiries and enforcement actions conducted by the Office of Civil Rights at the Department of Education, the Department of Justice, and other federal and state regulators. We advise universities on NCAA compliance issues and provide guidance in the evolving landscape of college athletics. We have experience handling a wide array of high-stakes litigation disputes on behalf of education clients. We have worked with university health systems on research, patient care, and funds flow issues. We also support institutions in managing federal research funds, responding to whistleblower complaints, and designing robust, institution-wide compliance and risk management frameworks — integrating seamlessly with institutional leadership to anticipate and address emerging challenges.
With deep experience and a nuanced understanding of how educational institutions operate, we help schools mitigate legal risk while focusing on their core academic, research, and community missions. Whether supporting a school board in navigating governance issues or assisting a university in implementing system-wide compliance programs, our attorneys bring the same rigor and insight we offer our corporate clients, delivering strategic guidance that empowers educational institutions to thrive in today's complex regulatory environment.