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Higher Education - USA - Nationwide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

McGuireWoods is a solid choice for those seeking education counsel. The firm assists its clients with a range of higher education-specific matters, including athletics matters, governance and admissions procedures.

Work Highlights

  • McGuireWoods assisted the Virginia Department of Education in a federal class-action lawsuit of alleged disabilities discrimination.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Farnaz Thompson
3
Band 3

Farnaz Thompson is co-leader of McGuireWoods's education practice and a higher education and governmental investigations specialist. She deftly assists her clients in federal and state courts and has expertise acting across a range of civil litigation matters. She is based at the firm's Washington, DC office.

Farnaz Thompson is a really good attorney who helps marshal clients through the legal process.

Farnaz Thompson is a subject matter expert.

Farnaz Thompson is a real asset to those who require her advice.

Farnaz has a great grasp on education law.

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Sarah Wake
3
Band 3

Sarah Wake co-leads McGuireWoods's education practice. She specializes in litigation and often represents higher education institutions in matters related to unionization efforts, discrimination, sexual misconduct and athletics, among others. She is based at the firm's Chicago office.

Sarah Wake is very knowledgeable and pragmatic.

Sarah Wake knows everything about higher education.

Sarah Wake knows higher education inside and out.

Sarah Wake is a great person to call for anything.

I call or email Sarah because I know I will get a prompt response and she will give me the information I need.

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