Demonstrators gather at the gates of Columbia University on April 30 in New York. (Photo: Ryland West/ALM) Big Law Advises University Clients Amid 'Huge Influx of Demand' Over Protests
One education practitioner said the "majority" of their time is being spent on matters related to campus protests.
May 03, 2024 at 04:53 PM
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What You Need to Know
- Law firm's education practices are seeing an influx of inquiries from colleges and universities amid nationwide campus protests.
- Firms are fielding questions and handling matters regarding student speech, anti-discrimination, government inquiries and more.
- Several firms, including Kaplan Hecker & Fink and Edelson, are handling litigation arising from the campus protests.
Big Law higher education practices are being showered with inquiries from university clients and others about campus protests across the country. While law firm partners said they've had similar upticks in inquiries related to the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a new level of "urgency" from client calls lately.
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