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Thompson Coburn’s Birmingham office, established in 2024, houses experienced attorneys who dedicate a majority of their time to serving institutions of higher education. Our practitioners in the higher education group have extensive experience managing litigation, legal and policy matters for postsecondary institutions and include individuals who have worked in-house at colleges and universities. We are fully and intentionally committed to serving higher education.
Our team also has significant litigation experience, including in the areas of business disputes, appellate practice, product liability and environmental matters.
Our attorneys represent public, private non-profit, and proprietary institutions of higher education. Our corporate, regulatory, and litigation services are complemented and enhanced by the firm’s significant lobbying and policy experience in the higher education space. Our attorneys leverage their knowledge and experience to deliver insightful, creative, and efficient legal advice across a wide range of issues, including those involving students, faculty and staff, facilities, academics, governance, and operations. We routinely offer general counsel, compliance, and training services to small and mid-size institutions of higher education, while providing specialized services to large institutions with in-house legal departments.
Blog Posts
Free Desk Guide and Webinars: ED’s Final Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment Rule
ED's latest BDR guidance, and why institutions should always respond to claims
ED's new rule to decide and disclose the “financial value” of every Title IV program at every school
90/10 rule compliance strategies and considerations for proprietary institutions of higher education
ED further delays third-party servicer guidance, clarifies significant policies
News
Industry Coverage: Thompson Coburn Expands Higher Ed Practice, Adds Birmingham Office
Thompson Coburn Expands Its Leading Higher Education Practice with Addition of Lateral Partner Group
Aaron Lacey Discusses Potential Consolidation of UA and UAGC
Aaron Lacey Discusses Complexities of Mergers in Higher Education
David Kaufman Explores the State of College Athletics Amid Changing NIL Landscape
Aaron Lacey Discusses Impact of New Rules from U.S. Education Department
David Kaufman Explores How NIL Collectives Could Be Tax-Exempt After IRS Curveball
Thompson Coburn Assists in Creation of Lindenwood Education System and Acquisition of Dorsey College
JD Supra names Aaron Lacey a 2023 Readers’ Choice Top Author for Education
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Tres Cleveland's deep experience in the higher education industry enables him to anticipate and support all client needs. Tres Cleveland's deep experience in the higher education industry enables h... |
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As an experienced litigator in the firm's higher education practice group, Brandt Hill defends educational institutions in student and employment litigation and arbitrati... As an experienced litigator in the firm's higher education practice group, ... |
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Paralegal
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Laura is a paralegal in the Firm's business litigation practice. Laura is a paralegal in the Firm's business litigation practice. |
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Birmingham
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Evan's practice primarily relates to higher education litigation, as well as business disputes, product liability and environmental matters, and complex litigation. Evan's practice primarily relates to higher education litigation, as well a... |
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