Higher Education

About

Provided by Thompson Coburn LLP

The rules in the highly regulated industry of higher education are unforgiving, leaving no room for inexperience. There are few bona fide higher education practice groups with our depth of experience that are entirely dedicated to this space. Our attorneys have worked for institutions of higher education, served as post-secondary regulators, and hold advanced degrees in education and administration. As we guide clients through complex regulatory, transactional, litigation and policy matters, we never forget who they are and what makes them special.

Our regulatory prowess is foundational: The laws, standards and guidance enforced by the U.S. Department of Education, accreditors and state education agencies, and the complex Federal Student Aid Programs framework are table stakes. And we never simply tell clients what the law says -- we provide practical solutions for compliance and achieving business goals.

Colleges and universities are combining forces at an accelerating pace, and investors are active in the arena as well. We are optimally positioned for handling every aspect of higher ed M&A.

Our postsecondary litigators have successfully defended institutions in lawsuits and arbitrations brought by former students and have extensive experience advising those facing government investigations, charges brought by regulators, False Claims Act actions and employee-related litigation. And our Lobbying and Policy practice boasts decades of experience in higher ed policy.