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HIGHER EDUCATION LITIGATION

Our attorneys have defended postsecondary educational institutions in lawsuits and arbitrations brought by former students in multiple jurisdictions. In these cases, former students often allege misrepresentation and violation of state consumer protection statutes during the recruitment process about topics such as employment opportunities, transferability of credits, financial aid, and educational quality.

Our litigators also have extensive experience advising postsecondary educational institutions facing audits, government investigations, charges brought by regulators, False Claims Act actions, and employee-related litigation.

Our comprehensive understanding of the postsecondary education industry — and, in particular, our experience as to federal and state laws and accreditor standards governing postsecondary educational institutions — permit us to efficiently and effectively evaluate the facts in each case and develop strategies for success.

Across our entire Litigation group, we know how to manage a case to win it — and how to do so in a manner that’s consistent with our clients’ business goals.

Blog Posts

The Latest on ED’s Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment Rule

Thompson Coburn Releases 2024 Title IX Training Series for Institutions of Higher Education

Department of Education agrees to mass granting of BDR applications to settle lawsuit

Colleges and universities must now report all litigation to the U.S. Department of Education

Midterm 2018 postgame: What the outcome means for higher ed

2016 Borrower Defense Rule now in effect: Free webinars and quick thoughts

Arbitration provisions in enrollment agreements appear to be safe in light of Supreme Court ruling

Private student loan laws: Compliance and consequences

Getting ready for ED’s new state authorization rule

Final webinar on borrower defense rulemaking coming up February 21

TCLE

Responding to Student Borrower Defense to Repayment (BDR) Claims: 2023 Edition

The Higher Education Regulatory Outlook for 2023

ED’s Proposed Borrower Defense to Repayment Rule: A Detailed Examination

ED’s New Title IX Rule: A Careful Review and Suggestions for Public Comment

Responding to Student Borrower Defense to Repayment (BDR) Claims

Protecting the Ever-Increasing Endpoints in Higher Education

Recent Court Decisions in Student Disputes That You Should Know About

Minimizing Litigation Risk As To Student-Related Disputes

Final Borrower Defense Rule Webinar Series

Borrower Defense Rule Webinar Series

Partner
St. Louis

Bill Bay represents major corporations in high-stakes litigation nationally and is also at the forefront of leadership in the legal profession as president of the America...

Bill Bay represents major corporations in high-stakes litigation nationally...

Bill Bay
Partner
Birmingham

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...

Tres Cleveland
Partner
St. Louis

Jeff helps all types of businesses navigate complex litigation, arbitration, class action, regulatory, and transactional matters in venues across the country.

Jeff helps all types of businesses navigate complex litigation, arbitration...

Jeff Fink
Associate
St. Louis

With previous experience in higher education and secondary school administration and a master's degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education, Stephanie is keenly awar...

With previous experience in higher education and secondary school administr...

Stephanie Fredman
Partner
Birmingham

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, ...

Brandt Hill
Associate
St. Louis

Eric is an associate in the Firm's business litigation and higher education groups.

Eric is an associate in the Firm's business litigation and higher education...

Eric Hogrefe
Partner
St. Louis

Chris serves as Chair of Thompson Coburn, managing the 800+ person firm and leading the firm's executive and management committees in the execution of its strategic plan.

Chris serves as Chair of Thompson Coburn, managing the 800+ person firm and...

Chris Hohn
Associate
Birmingham

Anna's litigation background is specifically tailored to the needs of institutions of higher education.

Anna's litigation background is specifically tailored to the needs of insti...

Anna Knouse
Partner
St. Louis

The Chair of Thompson Coburn's Higher Education Practice, Aaron assists institutions to navigate a wide range of complex legal and regulatory matters.

The Chair of Thompson Coburn's Higher Education Practice, Aaron assists ins...

Aaron Lacey
Law Clerk
Washington, D.C.

Joyce focuses on representing higher education institutions in complex litigation and regulatory matters.

Joyce focuses on representing higher education institutions in complex liti...

Joyce Lee
Partner
St. Louis

Sonette is a highly experienced litigator and business advisor who counsels corporate clients on all phases of commercial litigation in state and federal courts throughou...

Sonette is a highly experienced litigator and business advisor who counsels...

Sonette Magnus
Partner
St. Louis

Mark represents clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including the energy, telecommunications and financial services sectors.

Mark represents clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including th...

Mark Mattingly
Partner
Birmingham

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...

Evan Moltz
Associate
Dallas

Leah Northener is a former charter school general counsel who excels at navigating the complicated world of education law and enabling clients to keep their focus on educ...

Leah Northener is a former charter school general counsel who excels at nav...

Leah Northener