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Overview

Our attorneys offer demonstrated national leadership in handling the core issues impacting the education industry. We provide counsel to educational institutions, including postsecondary institutions and other educational providers, educational services companies, and financial institutions and investors on a wide range of issues impacting both K-12 and higher education, including regulatory, transactional and public policy matters. We advise institutions of higher education on federal and state regulatory matters, including Title IV student financial aid requirements; accreditation and state authorization matters; compliance reviews, investigations and administrative appearances before the U.S. Department of Education and other federal agencies; and Title IX policy compliance and litigation. We also assist accrediting agencies on matters pertaining to the federal recognition process and the development and administration of their standards and procedures.

We represent educational institutions, educational services companies, financial institutions and investors on transactional matters, including ensuring that such transactions comply with applicable regulatory considerations. We are routinely engaged on mergers and acquisitions and other complex transactions involving schools, colleges, universities and other educational organizations. With a robust presence in Washington, D.C., and strong relationships with government agencies at both the federal and state level, we analyze and track both legislative and regulatory developments and work closely with lawmakers and agency staff on education policy issues. We also provide educational institutions with a broad range of legal services, including advising on matters pertaining to student affairs, labor and employment, real estate, corporate and intellectual property matters, data privacy and security, and litigation at all levels of federal and state courts.

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Updates March 2025

New Executive Order Directs Secretary of Education to Facilitate the Department’s Closure

Congressional Action Would Be Required to End Department’s Statutorily Mandated Functions
8 min read  
Updates March 2025

Mass Layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education: Impacts on Higher Education

Institutions May Experience Substantial Delays in Federal Student Aid Matters
8 min read  
Updates March 2025

Amid Deteriorating Budget Picture, Divided Minnesota Legislature Faces Difficult Budget Negotiations

Minnesota Legislative Update
6 min read  
Updates March 2025

Trump’s EO Seeks to Eliminate ‘Unconstitutional’ Regulations; EU Commission Scraps AI Liability Directive; Lawsuit Alleges Racial Discrimination by Meta’s Ad Algorithms for Higher Education; and More

Artificial Intelligence Briefing
7 min read  
Media Mentions March 2025

John Przypyszny Discusses Higher-Ed Accreditation Security With The Chronicle

1 min read  
Updates February 2025

U.S. Department of Education Issues ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter That Reflects an Expansion of Title VI Under Students for Fair Admissions to Limit All Forms of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Activities

Guidance From ED’s Office for Civil Rights Significantly Expands the Scope of the Students for Fair Admissions Ruling Beyond Admissions and May Affect Continued Receipt of Federal Funds
8 min read  
Speaking Engagement Recap October 09, 2024

The Changing Landscape for DEI and Accreditation - Atlanta, GA

2024 ASAHP Annual Conference
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Speaking Engagement Recap October 03, 2024

Making Sense of the Latest Changes to Title IV Financial Responsibility and Change in Ownership Regulations

CAPPS 40th Annual Conference
1 min read  
Press Release June 2024

Faegre Drinker Grows State Attorneys General Practice With White Collar and Investigations Partner Avi Schick in New York

2 min read  
News September 2023

John Przypyszny Receives ASPA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Accreditation

1 min read  
Insights
Updates March 2025

New Executive Order Directs Secretary of Education to Facilitate the Department’s Closure

Congressional Action Would Be Required to End Department’s Statutorily Mandated Functions
8 min read  
Updates March 2025

Mass Layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education: Impacts on Higher Education

Institutions May Experience Substantial Delays in Federal Student Aid Matters
8 min read  
Updates March 2025

Amid Deteriorating Budget Picture, Divided Minnesota Legislature Faces Difficult Budget Negotiations

Minnesota Legislative Update
6 min read  
Updates March 2025

Trump’s EO Seeks to Eliminate ‘Unconstitutional’ Regulations; EU Commission Scraps AI Liability Directive; Lawsuit Alleges Racial Discrimination by Meta’s Ad Algorithms for Higher Education; and More

Artificial Intelligence Briefing
7 min read  
Media Mentions March 2025

John Przypyszny Discusses Higher-Ed Accreditation Security With The Chronicle

1 min read  
Updates February 2025

U.S. Department of Education Issues ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter That Reflects an Expansion of Title VI Under Students for Fair Admissions to Limit All Forms of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Activities

Guidance From ED’s Office for Civil Rights Significantly Expands the Scope of the Students for Fair Admissions Ruling Beyond Admissions and May Affect Continued Receipt of Federal Funds
8 min read  
Updates February 2025

DOJ’s Aggressive Efforts to Investigate a Federal Government Contractor

What to Do If You Are Targeted for Investigation
9 min read  
Updates February 2025

Impact of Recent Executive Orders Regarding DEI and Affirmative Action in Higher Education

Executive Order Aims to End DEI at Higher Education Institutions and Enforce Greater Compliance With Students for Fair Admissions Ruling
6 min read  
Updates January 2025

President Trump Revokes Executive Order 11246

Ending Federal Contractors’ Race and Gender Affirmative-Action Obligations
3 min read  
Published Articles December 2024

Public Corruption & Public Confidence: Fewer Crimes and More Distrust in Government

2 min read