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Higher Education | USA

USA - Nationwide

Higher Education Law is a specialist industry-focused section recognizing firms and attorneys handling a variety of legal work on behalf of higher education providers. Chambers recognizes a broad range of work in the area including litigation and investigations as well as regulatory and transactional matters in a higher education context. Clients may include public, private and private not-for-profit universities.

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Band 1

  1. Hogan Lovells US LLP
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    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Higher Education
    2025 | Band 1 | 2 Years Ranked

    Hogan Lovells has a lauded higher education practice with significant expertise in regulatory and transactional matters relating to universities. The firm is particularly strong in matters with an international aspect.

  2. Husch Blackwell LLP
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    Husch Blackwell LLP
    Higher Education
    2025 | Band 1 | 2 Years Ranked

    Husch Blackwell has a highly regarded higher education team that regularly assists private and public universities with regulatory, transactional and litigation matters. It is noted for its Title IX defence work.

  3. Jenner & Block LLP
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    Jenner & Block LLP
    Higher Education
    2025 | Band 1 | 2 Years Ranked

    Jenner & Block's education team is known for its strong litigation work on behalf of universities, colleges and schools. The firm is particularly well regarded for its appellate capabilities, including before the Supreme Court.

  4. Saul Ewing LLP
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    Saul Ewing LLP
    Higher Education
    2025 | Band 1 | 2 Years Ranked

    Saul Ewing has a highly regarded education team that is particularly known for its capability in litigation for universities and colleges.

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Band 2

  1. 2
    Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
    Higher Education
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

    Bond, Schoeneck & King is known for its strong higher education practice with particular expertise in matters involving the NCAA and collegiate sports.

  2. Cozen O'Connor
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    Cozen O'Connor
    Higher Education
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

    Cozen O'Connor has a notable higher education practice with expertise in university-related litigation.

  3. Duane Morris LLP
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    Duane Morris LLP
    Higher Education
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Duane Morris has a strong education practice known for representing universities, colleges and trade schools in regulatory and transactional matters.
  4. Holland & Knight LLP
    2
    Holland & Knight LLP
    Higher Education
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

    Holland & Knight boasts one of the oldest education practices in the country and regularly represents colleges and universities in transactions, litigation and investigations.

  5. 2
    Thompson Coburn LLP
    Higher Education
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Thompson Coburn represents a series of higher education providers in regulatory, compliance and transactional matters. The firm is particularly noted for its expertise in higher education M&A.
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Band 3

  1. Cooley LLP
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    Cooley LLP
    Higher Education
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Cooley specializes in providing counsel to higher education clients and considers complex issues with both a legal and business-minded perspective. The team's client base includes educational organizations, investors and other businesses in the sector. The firm has experience representing clients in litigation as well as handling a range of regulatory and transactional matters.

  2. Faegre Drinker
    3
    Faegre Drinker
    Higher Education
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Faegre Drinker is a good choice for clients looking for education counsel. The firm has particular expertise advising institutions on their regulatory, public policy and transactional matters. The firm's attorneys also have experience dealing with federal agencies.

  3. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
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    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Higher Education
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has experience assisting university clients at both a federal and state level. Its attorneys are skilled at defending institutions against sexual misconduct allegations and alleged antitrust violations concerning financial aid. The firm is also experienced in representing institutions in cases concerning freedom of speech on campus.

  4. McGuireWoods LLP
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    McGuireWoods LLP
    Higher Education
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    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.

  5. O'Melveny & Myers LLP
    3
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP
    Higher Education
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    O'Melveny & Myers is noted for its experience assisting higher education institutions with complex and sensitive litigation, investigative and policy and compliance matters.

  6. Ropes & Gray LLP
    3
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Higher Education
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Ropes & Gray is a strong choice for higher education clients seeking assistance with sensitive or complex matters. The firm counts colleges, universities and academic medical centers among its clients.

  7. WilmerHale
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    WilmerHale
    Higher Education
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    WilmerHale is a well-known law practice that focuses on education and anti-discrimination matters. The firm has marked expertise defending institutions in civil litigation and governmental investigations, and is skilled at counselling clients on regulatory and policy compliance.