About This Role
Akerman LLP seeks a Higher Education Associate with 5 to 7 years of experience to join the firm’s Higher Education & Collegiate Athletics Practice of its Government Strategies Practice Group. Candidates should have experience advising colleges, universities, and other educational institutions on higher education regulatory and compliance matters, including federal and state regulatory compliance, accreditation, state licensure, Title IV, Title IX, FERPA, the Clery Act, student discipline and accommodations, and institutional governance. General litigation experience including motions practice and handling discovery is preferred. Experience representing higher education institutions in government investigations, audits, compliance reviews, or enforcement matters is also preferred, as is experience with collegiate athletics and NCAA compliance matters, including name, image, and likeness (NIL), student-athlete eligibility, gender equity, or related regulatory issues. Excellent legal…
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