Lawyers New to Higher Education
This foundation-building workshop is designed to introduce the lawyer new to college and university law to the concepts, statutes, regulations, and practical knowledge needed to navigate key areas of practice. Sessions address various legal concepts that present uniquely in higher education legal practice such as tenure, shared governance, student discipline, study abroad, and research administration. Content is tailored both to new attorneys and sophisticated attorneys who are transitioning into higher education law.
04A. Federal Antidiscrimination Law
- Encountering and Addressing Anti-Discrimination Matters in Higher Education (e.g., Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA)
- Race, Color, Religion & National
- Origin - Discrimination and Harassment
- Sex Discrimination and Related Legal Issues
- Retaliation
- Free Speech, Diversity, and Inclusion
Lili Palacios-Baldwin, Deputy General Counsel, Labor, Employment & Litigation, Tufts University
Daniel Kaufman, Partner, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
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Preview Attorney's BiographyClients turn to Dan because he is an outstanding trusted advisor and litigator who handles cases (class actions, multi-plaintiff, and single plaintiff) and other matters involving myriad employment, higher education, and other issues. His clients include colleges and universities; businesses (from financial services to film studios); municipalities; and non-profit organizations.