概览
Public and private universities and colleges are navigating a host of increasingly urgent and complex challenges in a dynamic political and regulatory environment. Mayer Brown’s Higher Education Task Force provides strategic advice on the unique compliance, governance, business and reputational issues facing higher education institutions and related entities and, if necessary, assistance responding to investigations and litigation. With decades of multidisciplinary experience in this sector representing a significant number of institutions, associations, and governing bodies, our lawyers help trustees and administrators make sound decisions and lead with confidence in a rapidly-evolving environment.
Our team has extensive relationships with the federal and state agencies that play significant roles in shaping policies, compliance requirements and funding streams that affect colleges and universities. Many are former officials and senior staff in these federal agencies, including the White House and the Departments of Labor, Commerce, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Justice, Treasury, and the Internal Revenue Service. Importantly, our attorneys span the political spectrum with relationships at the highest levels of both political parties in states, Congress, and the White House over the course of multiple administrations.
We are trusted by institutions and related entities to protect and defend what matters most—their mission, reputation, and people.
Experience
Mayer Brown’s comprehensive services include:
- Anti-Discrimination Compliance & Investigations: Conducting internal investigations and advising on policy development to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local anti-discrimination mandates, including Title VI, Title IX and ADA.
- Antitrust & Competition: Ensuring compliance with antitrust regulations, particularly in areas like tuition-pricing, admissions, and collaborative agreements, to prevent anticompetitive practices.
- Cybersecurity & Data Privacy: Assisting with compliance, incident response, litigation, governance and other issues related to the privacy and security of student, financial, health, and other protected information, as well as institutional systems and data.
- DEI Best Practices: Helping navigate risks, attract and retain the best talent, and balance legal requirements and varied stakeholder expectations.
