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Scott Goldschmidt

Scott Goldschmidt

Counsel

Washington, D.C.
202 585 6963 direct

  • OVERVIEW
  • INSIGHTS

INDUSTRIES

  • Education

    • The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law,

      J.D., cum laude

    • The George Washington University,

      B.A., cum laude

      Phi Beta Kappa

  • Admissions

    • District of Columbia

    • Maryland

    • US Supreme Ct

  • Affiliations

    • National Association of College and University Attorneys

      2012-Present

  • Employment

    • Thompson Coburn LLP

      Counsel, 2020-Present

    • The Catholic University of America

      Office of General Counsel, 2011-2020

A former deputy general counsel for a private university, Scott understands the unique challenges that our higher education clients face and how to best help them achieve their goals.

Drawing on his experience in a university general counsel's office, Scott brings a practical, ‘in-house' perspective to the complex legal, regulatory, and compliance issues of our clients. He knows that each institution has its own priorities, goals, and challenges, and that legal advice must be tailored to fit the culture and business model of the client.

Scott is well-versed in navigating all types of day-to-day and long term legal demands facing colleges and universities, but has particular experience in the areas of discrimination law, student affairs, contract drafting and review, and policy development. He also has experience with crisis management, advising on reputational concerns, and implementing controls to mitigate risk.

While in law school, Scott was a law clerk in the Department of Education's Office of the General Counsel.

TCLEs

USED’s New Title IX Rule: A Detailed Examination

The CARES Act for Higher Education: Strategy and Implementation

Blogs

Minding FERPA during COVID-19

CARES Act funds: Significant new USED guidance includes surprises

ED issues instructions to Higher Ed to obtain CARES Act funds

The CARES Act: More options for higher education

The CARES Act: Summary of provisions impacting higher education institutions and borrowers

Publications

Co-author, "Managing Camp Liability"
NACUANOTE 2017

Presentations

"Policy Management: The Most Important Things You Are Not Doing"
NACUA Annual Conference 2018

"Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah, Hello Lawyah? Managing Camp Risks and Liability"
NACUA Webinar 2017