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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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Published Articles August 2025

Tackle School Funding Inequalities Before Other Issues

1 min read  
Updates August 2025

Presidential Memorandum and U.S. Department of Education Directive Require Colleges and Universities to Report Applicant Pools and Admissions Statistics by Race and Sex

IPEDS Reporting Requirements to Include Disaggregated Race and Sex Characteristics of Applicant Pools and Enrolled Cohorts
6 min read  
Updates August 2025

2025 Mid-Year Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review

Reviewing the Widespread Impact of Significant Regulatory Changes Across Federal Agencies on Federal Procurement Policy, Contractors and Grant Recipients
22 min read  
Updates August 2025

DOJ’s New DEI Guidance and Its Impacts on Colleges and Universities

DOJ Memo Details ‘Non-Binding Suggestions’ and ‘Best Practices’ That May Significantly Limit DEI Initiatives at Entities Receiving Federal Funds, Including Educational Institutions
18 min read  
Updates August 2025

CPPA Approves Regulations on Automated Decisionmaking Technology, Risk Assessments, Cybersecurity Audits and More

What These Changes Mean for Business
7 min read  
Updates August 2025

‘America’s AI Action Plan’ and More Developments for the Tech, Financial Services, Insurance and Health Care Sectors

Artificial Intelligence Briefing
8 min read  
News June 2025

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

2 min read  
Speaking Engagement Recap October 09, 2024

The Changing Landscape for DEI and Accreditation - Atlanta, GA

2024 ASAHP Annual Conference
1 min read  
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  
Insights
Published Articles August 2025

Tackle School Funding Inequalities Before Other Issues

1 min read  
Updates August 2025

Presidential Memorandum and U.S. Department of Education Directive Require Colleges and Universities to Report Applicant Pools and Admissions Statistics by Race and Sex

IPEDS Reporting Requirements to Include Disaggregated Race and Sex Characteristics of Applicant Pools and Enrolled Cohorts
6 min read  
Updates August 2025

2025 Mid-Year Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review

Reviewing the Widespread Impact of Significant Regulatory Changes Across Federal Agencies on Federal Procurement Policy, Contractors and Grant Recipients
22 min read  
Updates August 2025

DOJ’s New DEI Guidance and Its Impacts on Colleges and Universities

DOJ Memo Details ‘Non-Binding Suggestions’ and ‘Best Practices’ That May Significantly Limit DEI Initiatives at Entities Receiving Federal Funds, Including Educational Institutions
18 min read  
Updates August 2025

CPPA Approves Regulations on Automated Decisionmaking Technology, Risk Assessments, Cybersecurity Audits and More

What These Changes Mean for Business
7 min read  
Updates August 2025

‘America’s AI Action Plan’ and More Developments for the Tech, Financial Services, Insurance and Health Care Sectors

Artificial Intelligence Briefing
8 min read  
Updates August 2025

H-1B Cap Reached for Fiscal Year 2026 and Potential Process Changes Ahead

Proposed Rule Expected to Have Significant Impact on How H-1B Cap-Subject Numbers Are Allocated
5 min read  
Media Mentions July 2025

John Przypyszny Discusses Louisiana’s Push Into Accreditation Space With Times Picayune

1 min read  
Media Mentions July 2025

John Przypyszny Comments on Future Accreditation Power of National Association for Academic Excellence in The Chronicle of Higher Education

1 min read  
Updates July 2025

College and University Endowment Tax in the OBBBA

Enacted Reconciliation Legislation Substantially Expands Taxes on Investment Income of Certain Private Postsecondary Institutions
9 min read