Areas of Practice

As the practice of higher education law continues to evolve and become more complex, the Office of the General Counsel has recognized that its attorneys specialize in certain legal subject matters.

The following legal subject areas are not intended to be inclusive of all legal issues that may arise, but are intended to be a guide to our attorney resources for certain specialty areas. The list of areas of specialty may change and develop over time, as may the attorneys assigned to practice in the various areas highlighted.

By virtue of the size and the sophistication of the University’s activities, many of our attorneys provide advice on a variety of legal issues. In certain instances, we seek additional advice and representation from outside firms. Please contact us to get in touch with our attorneys.

Academic Affairs/Faculty Matters

Lisa Sinclair
Jamie Weiler
Kelsey Montgomery
Beth Libow LeFante
Sandra Torres

Academic Licensing

Sandra Torres

Athletics

Jamie Weiler
Ellen Rubin
Lisa Sinclair

Affirmative Action/Diversity Initiatives

Scott Merrill
Kelsey Montgomery
Lisa Sinclair
Beth Libow LeFante

Business Affairs

Ellen Rubin
Michael Glover
Lisa Sinclair
Andy Curtin
John Crowley

Computer/Internet Law/Social Media

Andrew Curtin

Contracts/Transactions

Michael Glover
Ellen Rubin
Andrew Curtin
John Crowley

Employment Matters

Lisa Sinclair
Jamie Weiler
Kelsey Montgomery
Beth Libow LeFante
Scott Merrill
Evan Ouellette

Employee and Labor Engagement

Scott Merrill
Kelsey Montgomery
Kacey Walker
Evans Ouellette
Beth Libow LeFante

Enrollment Management/Student Affairs

Jamie Weiler
Lisa Sinclair

Environmental Compliance

Lisa Sinclair

Export Control

John Crowley

FERPA, Privacy and Confidentiality

Jamie Weiler
Lisa Sinclair

General Higher Education Law

Lisa Sinclair
Jamie Weiler

Governance/Board Matters

Lisa Sinclair

Health Care/HIPAA

Human Subjects Research

Lisa Sinclair
John Crowley

Immigration

Sandra Torres
Laura Black
Vivian Ruiz
John Houston

Information Security

Lisa Sinclair

Intellectual Property

Andy Curtin
John Crowley

International Relationships

Sandra Torres
Ellen Rubin
Lisa Sinclair
Laura Black

Litigation and Dispute Management

Lisa Sinclair
Jamie Weiler
Scott Merrill
Kelsey Montgomery
Beth Libow LeFante

Privacy

Alexis O. Goltra

Protection of University Name/Assets

Andy Curtin

Real Estate/Construction

Michael Glover

Regulatory Matters

Lisa Sinclair

Research Issues

John Crowley
Andy Curtin
Ellen Rubin
Rick Alves

Risk Management

Ann Mizner McKay
Lisa Sinclair
Kelsey Montgomery

Student Conduct

Jamie Weiler
Lisa Sinclair
Beth Libow LeFante

Trusts and Estates/Charitable Giving

Title IX

Jamie Weiler
Lisa Sinclair
Beth Libow LeFante

University Policy Review/Development

Stacey Hamilton
Lisa Sinclair
Audrey Evans
Kelsey Montgomery

Academic Affairs/Faculty Matters

Academic Licensing

Athletics

Affirmative Action/Diversity Initiatives

Business Affairs

Computer/Internet Law/Social Media

Contracts/Transactions

Employment Matters

Employee and Labor Engagement

Enrollment Management/Student Affairs

Environmental Compliance

Export Control

FERPA, Privacy and Confidentiality

General Higher Education Law

Governance/Board Matters

Health Care/HIPAA

Human Subjects Research

Immigration

Information Security

Intellectual Property

International Relationships

Litigation and Dispute Management

Privacy

Protection of University Name/Assets

Real Estate/Construction

Regulatory Matters

Research Issues

Risk Management

Student Conduct

Trusts and Estates/Charitable Giving

Title IX

University Policy Review/Development

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