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Go-To Legal Advisors for Colleges and Universities
Notable team results over the past three years
sexual misconduct
matters (including Title IX) handled
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OCR
investigations handled
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Clery Act
compliance
reviews conducted
educational institutions advised in COVID-19-related matters
Mapping our experience across the U.S.
Industry-tailored legal advice
Labor
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Employment
Cybersecurity
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Data Privacy
Public
Finance
IP & Technology Protection
Regulatory Compliance
Including Technology Transfer Services
Restructuring Matters
Endowment Development and Trust & Estate Gifts
Environmental Matters
Litigation
Real
Estate
Including Mergers & Acquisitions
Educating the educators
Covering all of your campus's legal issues
Robust Paid Training Programs
Complimentary Webinars
Industry Conferences
Tailored Presentations
These half- or full-day sessions cover a variety of topics and typically offer CLE credits in several states. As one example, we offer a comprehensive Title IX training consistent with the new regulations. If you are interested in our Title IX training programs, contact Josh Richards.
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CYCLE by Saul is an educational CLE series that addresses important and nuanced legal challenges associated with operating higher education and K-12 institutions, such as Title IX litigation, labor and employment, real estate, contracting issues, and hazing policies.
Athletics Risk Management
University & College Insurance Consortium (UCIC)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Employment
National Association of College & University Attorneys (NACUA)
Vaccinations and COVID Compliance
National Association of College & University Attorneys (NACUA)
Title IX Regulations on Sexual Harassment
United Educators
Managing Labor and Employment Issues in Campus Public Safety and Police Departments
National Association of College & University Attorneys (NACUA)
Free Speech & Social Media
National Association of College & University Attorneys (NACUA)
Employee & Faculty Speech on Campus
National Association of College & University Attorneys (NACUA)
Student Political Speech
Delaware Valley Student Affairs Conference (DVSAC)
The Swinging Pendulum of “In Loco Parentis”
National Association of College & University Attorneys (NACUA)
Collaborating with industry associations, our team has presented on a variety of topics for numerous groups. Here are a few examples from 2020-2022:
We offer training sessions for our clients tailored to their individual needs. Recent topics have included:
o Title IX-compliant training
o Clery Act training for CSAs and Clery compliance teams
o Collegiate athletics compliance
Our team analyzes breaking legal developments and industry updates on a variety of topics. Recent alerts include:
NLRB Moves Closer to Seismic Shift in College Sports — From “Student-Athlete” to Employee-Athlete, December 21, 2022
Psychedelics-Related Considerations for Higher Education Institutions, December 1, 2022
Name, Image, Likeness: A Recap and What We’re Watching, November 16, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court Holds That Emotional Damages Are Not Available Under Spending Clause Statutes, Including Title IX and Title VI, Without Express Statutory Authority, June 1, 2022
New NCAA Name, Image, Likeness Guidance Has Immediate Impact on NIL “Collectives”, May 23, 2022
HED: DOJ Issues New Guidance on Web Accessibility, April 7, 2022
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Representing colleges and universities nationwide (in blue below)...
... far and wide outside of the firm's office footprint
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Alerts and Newsletters
NIL Legislation Tracker
Game On: Spotlight on the Firm’s Sports & Entertainment Practice
Emerging Issues
Fostering Collaboration with Colleagues
Team Growth
Your Guide to Federal and State Laws on Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Rules for NCAA Athletes
Our attorneys are following the rapidly changing landscape affecting how NCAA athletes can profit from the use of their name, image or likeness (NIL).
See the latest here.
Read more here:
Name, Image, Likeness Update: Where We Are Now
NIL Legislation Tracker
Establishing esports teams and programs
Assisting in negotiations with esports leagues and tournament hosts
Reviewing league participation agreements Advising on issues of compliance and policy.
Game On: Spotlight on the Firm’s Sports & Entertainment Practice
As a group, we are tracking key issues confronting higher education institutions, including, but not limited to, #Black@/Black Lives Matter at School, mental health awareness, testing and vaccinations, COVID-19-related conduct, coronavirus aid packages (CARES/CRRSAA), and, of course, implementation of the Title IX regulations.
Emerging Issues
To facilitate peer learning and networking, we are hosting a series of virtual roundtables with college and university representatives. If you are interested in joining an upcoming roundtable, contact Josh Richards.
Fostering Collaboration with Colleagues
We continue to expand the depth of our bench with these exceptional attorneys:
Team Growth
Jesse Krohn
Jesse Krohn
Philadelphia
Jesse draws on her past work as an assistant general counsel for Arcadia University and an associate director in the civil rights compliance office of Drexel University to advise institutions of higher education on legal matters. Her experience includes evaluating complaints and conducting investigations of claims of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct and retaliation. She also handles student, faculty, and employee civil rights matters.
Interested in joining our team? Contact Jim Keller or Jim Taylor
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Collaborating with our Sports and Entertainment Practice, we have been working with collegiate athletic programs across traditional sports and the evolving area of esports.
For collegiate esports programs, our work includes:
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Establishing esports teams and programs
Assisting in negotiations with esports leagues and tournament hosts
Reviewing league participation agreements Advising on issues of compliance and policy
https://www.saul.com/publications/alerts/ocr-announces-plan-conduct-comprehensive-review-title-ix-regulations-anticipation-publishing-notice
Ashley Miller
Ashley Miller
Washington, D.C.
Ashley has robust experience in the higher education industry from her previous work at United Educators and the National Association of College & University Attorneys (NACUA). She represents colleges and universities in disputes with employees and students, including claims involving Title IX, tenure denials, race/gender/age discrimination allegations, and disability accommodations.
Ashley Miller
Ashley Miller
Washington, D.C.
Ashley has robust experience in the higher education industry from her previous work at United Educators and the National Association of College & University Attorneys (NACUA). She represents colleges and universities in disputes with employees and students, including claims involving Title IX, tenure denials, race/gender/age discrimination allegations, and disability accommodations.
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Saul Ewing's Higher Education Law Practice:
Colleges and Universities
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Saul Ewing’s Higher Education Law Practice:
Go-To Legal Advisors for Colleges and Universities