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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Higher Education

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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

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Higher Education - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Barnes & Thornburg’s education practice is recognised for its strength in regulatory matters, with particular experience advising on labor and employment disputes, Title IX mandates and issues connected to college-level athletics. The team predominantly handles matters arising in Washington, D.C., Indiana, Georgia, Massachusetts and Illinois.

Notable practitioners

Chris Bayh, Janylin Daub and Dan Cohen are key contacts at the firm.

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Work Highlights

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  • Barnes & Thornburg defended Purdue University in an employment-related lawsuit.

Strengths

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  • Barnes & Thornburg is highly collaborative and communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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  • The Barnes & Thornburg team is personable, has strong expertise and approach issues with common sense.

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  • The team at Barnes & Thornburg is knowledgeable and easy to work with.

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  • Barnes & Thornburg distinguishes itself by its ability to address some of the most complex matters in the education space.

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