The Chronicle of Higher Education recently declared that “your college’s top lawyer has never been more powerful,” while a forthcoming book from Harvard University Press titled All the Campus Lawyers positions attorneys at the center of a “new era” in higher education. As the role of legal counsel in university governance grows, many college presidents struggle to utilize their lawyers effectively, control legal costs, and engage legal advice without ceding decision making. Engage this expert panel in a discussion of effective strategies for utilizing legal counsel, managing costs, and maintaining leadership authority.
John L. Comerford, President, Otterbein University (OH)
Richard Dunsworth, President, University of the Ozarks (AR)
Meredith Green, General Counsel, Furman University (SC)
Joshua Whitlock, Managing Attorney, Whitlock Law PLLC
Sponsored by McAllister & Quinn & Encoura