Overview

John Przypyszny leads the firm’s education team. He is a preeminent legal authority on higher education law and a trusted advisor to clients on matters pertaining to accreditation, regulatory compliance, policy and transactions related to higher education. With almost three decades of experience, John counsels institutions, education companies and accrediting agencies. He frequently speaks on education law issues, and co-authored a compendium on distance education for the National Association of College and University Attorneys.

Higher Education Regulation

John has extensive experience counseling clients on matters involving the U.S. Department of Education, state agencies, accrediting bodies and other government regulators. He also advises higher education institutions on student affairs matters, admissions, and federal and state requirements, as well as the statutory and regulatory requirements of federal student financial aid programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act.

Accreditation

One of the country’s foremost legal authorities on higher education accreditation, John has counseled more than a dozen accrediting agencies. He advises on U.S. Department of Education recognition proceedings, accreditation decision making, and the development and application of accrediting standards. John also has served as a site visitor for the American Bar Association and has participated in accreditation reviews of law schools for nearly 20 years.

Corporate Transactions

At the forefront of education industry developments, John also has extensive experience executing transactions on behalf of higher education institutions, education companies, private investors and lenders to the education sector. He provides advice to educational institutions and organizations on issues relating to corporate governance and organization.

Analyzing the Impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision to End Affirmative Action
Analyzing the Impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision to End Affirmative Action

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Credentials

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Illinois

Education

Georgetown University Law Center
J.D. cum laude (1990)

Georgetown University
A.B. with honors (1987)

Insights & Events

Insights
媒体报道 July 2025

John Przypyszny Discusses Higher-Ed Accreditation Under Trump White House With the Washington Post

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媒体报道 July 2025

John Przypyszny Comments on Florida’s Accreditation Moves With The Chronicle of Higher Education

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媒体报道 June 2025

John Przypyszny Comments on Federal Pressure on College Accreditation With The Chronicle of Higher Education

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媒体报道 May 2025

John Przypyszny Speaks to The Chronicle of Higher Education About the Education Department’s Expanded Accreditation Options

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最新 April 2025

Executive Order Seeks to Reform Accreditation in Higher Education

Directing Secretary of Education to Hold Accrediting Agencies Accountable for Violations Including Unlawful Discrimination ‘Under the Guise’ of DEI Standards
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最新 April 2025

President Signs Seven Education-Related Executive Orders Ranging From Accreditation to Workforce Development

White House Directives Will Affect Postsecondary Accreditation, Foreign Gift & Contract Reporting, Apprenticeship Opportunities, AI Education, Support for HBCUs & More
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最新 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
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最新 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
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媒体报道 March 2025

John Przypyszny Discusses Higher-Ed Accreditation Security With The Chronicle

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最新 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
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Other Perspectives
  • Dissecting challenges to employers’ diversity programs
    Indiana Employment Law Letter, September 1, 2023
    Great Lakes Employment Law Letter, Vol. 4, No. 9, September 2023

Leadership & Community

Pro Bono

  • Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless — Volunteer

Professional Associations

  • National Association of College and University Attorneys — Associate Individual Member
  • American Bar Association — Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, Accreditation Site Visitor

Civic Activities

  • Georgetown University — Georgetown College Board of Advisors, 2020-present
  • Georgetown University — Parent Advisory Council of the McDonough School of Business, 2018-2020

Firm Leadership

  • Leader, Education Practice Team 
  • Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP — Chair, Education Team, 2003-2020; Vice-Chair, Government and Regulatory Affairs Practice Group, 2012-18; Allocations Committee, 2014-16

Honors

  • Chambers USA — USA - Nationwide, Higher Education, 2025
  • Best Lawyers®Education Law, 2013-25 (Lawyer of the Year, 2021)
  • Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors — Award for Distinguished Contributions to Accreditation, 2023
  • Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2023
  • District of Columbia Courts — Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2023