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
Beth Libow LeFante
Sandra Torres
Academic Licensing
Sandra Torres
Athletics
Jamie Weiler
Ellen Rubin
Lisa Sinclair
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
Beth Libow LeFante
Scott Merrill
Evan Ouellette
Employee and Labor Engagement
Scott Merrill
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 Nagavelli
Vivian Ruiz
John Houston
Information Security
Lisa Sinclair
Intellectual Property
Andy Curtin
John Crowley
International Relationships
Sandra Torres
Ellen Rubin
Lisa Sinclair
Laura Nagavelli
Litigation and Dispute Management
Lisa Sinclair
Jamie Weiler
Scott Merrill
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
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
Contact Us
Office of the General Counsel
360 Huntington Avenue – 301 CP
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Phone: 617-373-2157
Fax: 617-373-8090