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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

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Higher Education - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has a lauded higher education practice with significant expertise in regulatory and transactional matters relating to universities. The firm is particularly strong in handling cross-border matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells Cadwalader represented Carnegie Mellon University in an array of controversies and compliance matters in the education sector, including civil rights, intellectual property and government grants and contracts, among other issues.

Strengths

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  • The team possesses true subject‑matter expertise in higher education and has a deep bench of attorneys. They also understand our business and realities very well.

    Higher Education respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Stephanie J Gold
    Band 1Stephanie J Gold

    Stephanie J Gold

    Stephanie Gold is head of Hogan Lovells's global education industry sector group. She is a leading education attorney who advises prominent universities and colleges on a range of regulatory and transactional matters.

    • Stephanie Gold is savvy, thoughtful and knows the laws and regulations inside and out. Her insights into what regulators are looking for, and into the structuring of complex transactions, are unmatched.

      Higher Education respondentUSA
    • Stephanie Gold is one of the best regulatory lawyers in higher education.

      Higher Education respondentUSA
    • Stephanie Gold is an outstanding professional. She is knowledgeable, patient, caring and solution-oriented. I truly enjoy working with her.

      Higher Education respondentUSA
  • Band 2William F Ferreira
    Band 2William F Ferreira

    William F Ferreira

    William Ferreira heads Hogan Lovells's global public procurement and education practice. He is a highly regarded education lawyer who has particular expertise in matters with an international aspect.

    • Bill is our go-to partner. We bring him in for highly complex, sensitive issues. He is thorough and responsive.

      Higher Education respondentUSA
    • Bill Ferreira is deeply knowledgeable in his particular area of expertise, and we call on him frequently for matters in that area.

      Higher Education respondentUSA

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