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Hogan Lovells US LLP

Hogan Lovells US LLP

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Education

Hogan Lovells US LLP ‘has an education law practice that can serve global needs’, with co-head of the Washington DC-based practice William Ferreira having ’exceptional experience advising higher education institutions in their international activities’. Core to Ferreira’s practice is government grants and contracts and international projects spanning university relationships in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. On the globalization front, he routinely advises on study abroad and international academic programs. Alongside him, global education head Stephanie Gold puts her deep knowledge of education sector regulations to use on a broad spectrum of matters ranging from highly sensitive regulatory compliance matters to government investigations and M&A work. Other areas of focus for the team include research, particularly issues surrounding integrity, misconduct, conflicts of interest and foreign influence. Education regulatory lawyer Joel Buckman stands out for representing higher education institutions on issues related to claims under, and compliance with, federal regulations including repayment claims under Title IV and Section 117 compliance reviews. Megan Wilson is highlighted for her support on these high-stakes compliance issues. All aforementioned lawyers are located in Washington DC.
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Distinctions

La satisfaction du client: Qualité de l’avocat et de l’équipe
La satisfaction du client: Connaissance du secteur
La satisfaction du client: NPS ®

Témoignages

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  • ‘I have worked with Joel Buckman during a transaction involving a change of sole member of a university. Joel is always available and a good colleague to work with. Joel is very creative and understood very clearly our purposes in the transition. ’

  • ‘William and his team are just perfect. They are quick to understand Indian regulatory and tax issues that may affect clients and are able to come up with solutions that are effective and practical. Their approach to the matter draws me towards them every time. ’ 

  • 'The team has sophisticated attorneys practising in the higher education department, who can tap the expertise of their colleagues in other practices (tax, non-profits) and in offices throughout the world to assist in international higher education matters.'

  • ‘William Ferreira is our relationship partner. He understands higher education and academic medicine and also has a strong capacity to handle issues on a multi-national scale.’ 

  • ‘I can't say enough good things about working with William Ferreira. He is incredibly thoughtful in giving legal advice, comes up with creative strategies and solutions to approaching a legal issue, and is incredibly responsive and transparent.’ 

  • ‘Very strong knowledge of federal and state educational regulatory rules and related agency procedures. Often the go-to firm for complex, novel transactions and structures. Also very strong presence internationally. ’ 

Clients clés

  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • University of Idaho
  • Yale University
  • University of Kansas
  • American Council on Education
  • National University
  • New York University
  • Vanderbilt University
  • University of Louisville
  • American Public Education, Inc.
  • Yeshiva University

Points forts

Representing Yale University in Choh et al. v. Brown University et al., an antitrust class action challenging the Ivy League’s policy prohibiting athletic scholarships.
Representing University of Idaho and Four Three Education, Inc. (Four Three) in Four Three’s proposed transformative acquisition of the University of Phoenix, an online university.
Representing Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) across a spectrum of regulatory compliance matters and controversies in the education sector, including employment, intellectual property, academic/scientific research compliance, study abroad, and international academic programs.
Responsable de la pratique

Stephanie Gold; William Ferreira

Autres avocats clés

Joel Buckman; Megan Wilson

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