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Education

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 US 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.

Insights & Events

Latest

Updates August 2026

Indiana Suspends Statutory Supplier Diversity Programs

What Indiana's suspension of M/WBE preferences means for public procurement, State of Indiana contractors, and Indiana-funded organizations and municipalities
9 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap July 30, 2026

De-Risking DEI: A 2026 Update

Illinois State Treasurer Office's 2026 Finance Forward Forum
1 min read
Updates July 2026

DHS Final Rule Ending Duration of Status Effective September 15, 2026

Critical Changes for F-1 Students, J-1 Exchange Visitors, and I Representatives of Foreign Information Media
6 min read
Media Mentions July 2026

Jessica Abrahams Discusses Significant Government Contracting Policies of 2026 With Law360

1 min read
Published Articles July 2026

State AGs Are Not Waiting for New Regulations to Exercise Authority Over AI Use

Thomson Reuters
1 min read
Media Mentions July 2026

Jane Dall Wilson Speaks With Law360 About Trans Athlete Supreme Court Ruling

1 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap June 30, 2026

Navigating the Post-DEI Landscape: Supporting the Community While Ensuring State and Federal Compliance

National Association of College and University Attorneys’ Annual Conference
1 min read
Updates June 2026

2026 Colorado Employment Law: What's New, What's Next, and What to Do About It

Changes span workers' compensation, identification document protections, workplace safety, demographic data reporting, and AI-driven decision-making.
12 min read
News May 2026

Trevor Belden and James Strickland Named Indiana Lawyer ‘Leadership in Law’ Honorees

2 min read
News June 2025

Faegre Drinker Advises St. Ambrose University in Key Milestone toward Combination with Mount Mercy University

2 min read
Insights
Updates August 2026

Indiana Suspends Statutory Supplier Diversity Programs

What Indiana's suspension of M/WBE preferences means for public procurement, State of Indiana contractors, and Indiana-funded organizations and municipalities
9 min read
Updates July 2026

DHS Final Rule Ending Duration of Status Effective September 15, 2026

Critical Changes for F-1 Students, J-1 Exchange Visitors, and I Representatives of Foreign Information Media
6 min read
Media Mentions July 2026

Jessica Abrahams Discusses Significant Government Contracting Policies of 2026 With Law360

1 min read
Published Articles July 2026

State AGs Are Not Waiting for New Regulations to Exercise Authority Over AI Use

Thomson Reuters
1 min read
Media Mentions July 2026

Jane Dall Wilson Speaks With Law360 About Trans Athlete Supreme Court Ruling

1 min read
Updates June 2026

2026 Colorado Employment Law: What's New, What's Next, and What to Do About It

Changes span workers' compensation, identification document protections, workplace safety, demographic data reporting, and AI-driven decision-making.
12 min read
Updates June 2026

The FAIRNESS Act, Indiana's New Immigration Law with a July 1, 2026, Deadline for Employers

Practical Next Steps for Indiana Employers
6 min read
Updates June 2026

Federal Student Loan Program Changes to Take Effect on July 1, Pending Litigation Outcomes or Legislative Action

Changes impose potentially significant operational and financial impacts on higher education institutions and students
19 min read
Media Mentions June 2026

Jessica Abrahams Comments on OMB’s Proposed E-Verify Rule in Bloomberg Law

1 min read
Updates June 2026

Department of Education Proposes Sweeping Changes to Accreditation Regulations Through AIM Negotiated Rulemaking

Negotiated Rulemaking Introduces Significant Changes to Recognition Requirements for Accrediting Agencies
16 min read

Meet The Team

Meet The Full Education Team