National Association of College and University Attorneys

Can You Hear Me Now? Hot Topics in the World of Faculty Free Speech and Academic Freedom
2025-02-10 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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Faculty members occupy an important, albeit unique, position on college and university campuses. As we enter the new year, campuses will face challenges related to academic freedom and faculty discourse in response to the 2024 presidential election and the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza. They will also be tasked with managing backlash to these faculty activities by the greater campus community, media outlets, and donors. Counsel must balance these conflicting interests while maintaining a legally compliant campus environment.

Please join us for this two-hour webinar in which two experienced NACUA member-presenters will cover topics, including:

An overview and legal update of academic freedom on campus;

Updates on relevant faculty-related issues, including free speech and protest activities;

Faculty social media use;

Impact on external stakeholders;

Relevant policies and laws; and

Practical suggestions for managing these issues on campus.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar will interest in-house and outside college and university counsel who advise on matters related to faculty and academic freedom, as well as campus administrators and other professionals on campus who maintain responsibilities in these areas.

Speakers

Kate Duran

Kate Duran
Associate Legal Counsel
University of Montana

Kate Duran is Associate Legal Counsel at the University of Montana, part of the Montana University System under the governance of the Montana Board of Regents. In that capacity her primary obligations are to the flagship University and the three affiliate campuses in western Montana. UM's Office of Legal Counsel is only a two person team, and Kate practices in all areas of higher ed law. Kate joined UM in Fall 2019.

Prior to coming to UM, Kate worked as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General for 7 years. As a DAG, she represented New Jersey’s state institutions of higher education in all sorts of litigation and administrative matters, from employment to contract disputes. Kate also was part of the Open Public Records Act team where she defended the state in numerous matters regarding alleged failures to disclose public records and follow open meeting laws. Prior to her work at the N.J. A.G., Kate practiced criminal defense, gaining the trial experience that was necessary for her work as a DAG.

Kate is admitted to practice before the Montana Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, New Jersey Supreme Court, New York Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

JP Hasman

JP Hasman
Senior Associate General Counsel
Saint Louis University

JP Hasman is the Senior Associate General Counsel at Saint Louis University where he has served since joining the General Counsel’s Office in 2018. In his role JP regularly works closely with his campus partners, including in Human Resources and Student Development on all matters related to workplace, academic and housing accommodations. Prior to joining the General Counsel’s Office at SLU, JP began his legal career in 2001 as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in the St. Louis Regional Office and then entered private practice in St. Louis where he exclusively represented management in all aspects of their labor and employment needs. JP is a graduate of SLU where he earned his BA in History in 1998 and the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD 2001.

Program Schedule

TimeSession Topic12:00 – 12:10Welcome and IntroductionsLegal OverviewRelevant Policies and LawsHot Topics in the Faculty World Social Media UseImpact on External StakeholdersPractical Suggestions for Managing These Issues on Campus Q&A2:00 P.M.Conclusion

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The First 100 Days: What’s Happened So Far
2025-02-07 12:00 - 12:30
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The second Trump administration has quickly issued a series of sweeping executive orders impacting students, faculty, and staff, college and university operations, and the mission of higher education institutions. Several orders have attracted legal challenges, while administrative agencies have taken initial steps to implement those that have not been blocked by the courts. All the while, counsel have worked overtime to advise and communicate with college and university clients and to set the tone for calm and deliberate action to advance the interests of their institutions. As the third week of the new administration draws to a close, it is necessary to pause and reflect on where we find ourselves as a higher education community and to take stock of the landscape that is shifting beneath our feet.

Please join us for a 30-minute audio-only briefing during which NACUA member-experts, Danielle Conley and Kate Hudson, will provide an overview of the most impactful executive orders and what they mean for higher education.

This briefing is a part of NACUA’s Transition Updates: The First 100 Days series.

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Speakers

Kate Duran

Kate Duran
Associate Legal Counsel
University of Montana

Kate Duran is Associate Legal Counsel at the University of Montana, part of the Montana University System under the governance of the Montana Board of Regents. In that capacity her primary obligations are to the flagship University and the three affiliate campuses in western Montana. UM's Office of Legal Counsel is only a two person team, and Kate practices in all areas of higher ed law. Kate joined UM in Fall 2019.

Prior to coming to UM, Kate worked as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General for 7 years. As a DAG, she represented New Jersey’s state institutions of higher education in all sorts of litigation and administrative matters, from employment to contract disputes. Kate also was part of the Open Public Records Act team where she defended the state in numerous matters regarding alleged failures to disclose public records and follow open meeting laws. Prior to her work at the N.J. A.G., Kate practiced criminal defense, gaining the trial experience that was necessary for her work as a DAG.

Kate is admitted to practice before the Montana Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, New Jersey Supreme Court, New York Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

JP Hasman

JP Hasman
Senior Associate General Counsel
Saint Louis University

JP Hasman is the Senior Associate General Counsel at Saint Louis University where he has served since joining the General Counsel’s Office in 2018. In his role JP regularly works closely with his campus partners, including in Human Resources and Student Development on all matters related to workplace, academic and housing accommodations. Prior to joining the General Counsel’s Office at SLU, JP began his legal career in 2001 as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in the St. Louis Regional Office and then entered private practice in St. Louis where he exclusively represented management in all aspects of their labor and employment needs. JP is a graduate of SLU where he earned his BA in History in 1998 and the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD 2001.

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Winter 2025 Virtual CLE Workshop Pre-Workshop: What *IS* Artificial Intelligence and Why Should I Care?
2025-01-29 08:00 - 2025-01-31 17:00
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Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

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Those who attended the Winter 2025 Workshop and purchased this webinar as part of their original registration have access to this recording already and do not need to repurchase it here.

Members who did not attend the pre-workshop may purchase it here for $265.

January 29, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. ET

Counsel and their college and university clients are understandably anxious about increased attention to Artificial Intelligence (AI) on campus. And while there is no “app for that,” there is an innovative pre-Workshop to NACUA’s 2025 Virtual Winter Workshop on AI! This novel offering is designed to establish a shared vocabulary around AI in higher education to facilitate more effective conversations with cross-campus partners, equip counsel with a basic understanding of generative AI and where it may show up across campus silos, and help demystify the sources of emergent regulation that will intersect with more evergreen college and university law jurisprudence.

Who Should Attend?

This two-hour program is a fundamentals level CLE, intended to serve as primer for college and university attorneys. The pre-Workshop is available to campus counsel and their clients working on establishing legally compliant policies and practices surrounding AI use on campus. The pre-Workshop content will be accessible as both a standalone program, and an add-on to NACUA’s 2025 Virtual Winter Workshop: AI and Higher Education Law.

Speakers

Kate Duran

Kate Duran
Associate Legal Counsel
University of Montana

Kate Duran is Associate Legal Counsel at the University of Montana, part of the Montana University System under the governance of the Montana Board of Regents. In that capacity her primary obligations are to the flagship University and the three affiliate campuses in western Montana. UM's Office of Legal Counsel is only a two person team, and Kate practices in all areas of higher ed law. Kate joined UM in Fall 2019.

Prior to coming to UM, Kate worked as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General for 7 years. As a DAG, she represented New Jersey’s state institutions of higher education in all sorts of litigation and administrative matters, from employment to contract disputes. Kate also was part of the Open Public Records Act team where she defended the state in numerous matters regarding alleged failures to disclose public records and follow open meeting laws. Prior to her work at the N.J. A.G., Kate practiced criminal defense, gaining the trial experience that was necessary for her work as a DAG.

Kate is admitted to practice before the Montana Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, New Jersey Supreme Court, New York Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

JP Hasman

JP Hasman
Senior Associate General Counsel
Saint Louis University

JP Hasman is the Senior Associate General Counsel at Saint Louis University where he has served since joining the General Counsel’s Office in 2018. In his role JP regularly works closely with his campus partners, including in Human Resources and Student Development on all matters related to workplace, academic and housing accommodations. Prior to joining the General Counsel’s Office at SLU, JP began his legal career in 2001 as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in the St. Louis Regional Office and then entered private practice in St. Louis where he exclusively represented management in all aspects of their labor and employment needs. JP is a graduate of SLU where he earned his BA in History in 1998 and the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD 2001.

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Winter 2025 Virtual CLE Workshop: AI and Higher Education Law
2025-01-29 00:00 - 2025-01-31 23:59 | Virtual

What Now? Title IX in the Aftermath of Tennessee v. Cardona
2025-01-24 12:00 - 12:30
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The policy pendulum of Title IX continues to swing, and this time it has swung back to 2020. On January 9, 2025, the U.S District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky issued its decision in Tennessee v. Cardona, granting summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff states of Kentucky, Virginia, Indiana, Tennessee, and West Virginia, and vacating the 2024 Final Rule. The Court found that that U.S. Department of Education exceeded its authority in implementing the regulations and that the Final Rule and its corresponding regulations also violate the U.S. Constitution. Although the primary thrust of the challenge was to the inclusion of “gender identity” as a protected category within sex-based harassment, the decision impacts additional changes brought about by the Final Rule including those pertaining to handling grievances, training, recordkeeping, processing complaints, as well as the extended protections for pregnancy and related conditions.

Please join us for a 30-minute briefing during which NACUA member-experts will provide an overview of Tennessee v. Cardona, its implications for Title IX in postsecondary education, and practical pointers for steps you can take now. The briefing will be of interest to counsel and their campus colleagues who work in Title IX and other antidiscrimination offices.

Speakers

Kate Duran

Kate Duran
Associate Legal Counsel
University of Montana

Kate Duran is Associate Legal Counsel at the University of Montana, part of the Montana University System under the governance of the Montana Board of Regents. In that capacity her primary obligations are to the flagship University and the three affiliate campuses in western Montana. UM's Office of Legal Counsel is only a two person team, and Kate practices in all areas of higher ed law. Kate joined UM in Fall 2019.

Prior to coming to UM, Kate worked as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General for 7 years. As a DAG, she represented New Jersey’s state institutions of higher education in all sorts of litigation and administrative matters, from employment to contract disputes. Kate also was part of the Open Public Records Act team where she defended the state in numerous matters regarding alleged failures to disclose public records and follow open meeting laws. Prior to her work at the N.J. A.G., Kate practiced criminal defense, gaining the trial experience that was necessary for her work as a DAG.

Kate is admitted to practice before the Montana Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, New Jersey Supreme Court, New York Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

JP Hasman

JP Hasman
Senior Associate General Counsel
Saint Louis University

JP Hasman is the Senior Associate General Counsel at Saint Louis University where he has served since joining the General Counsel’s Office in 2018. In his role JP regularly works closely with his campus partners, including in Human Resources and Student Development on all matters related to workplace, academic and housing accommodations. Prior to joining the General Counsel’s Office at SLU, JP began his legal career in 2001 as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in the St. Louis Regional Office and then entered private practice in St. Louis where he exclusively represented management in all aspects of their labor and employment needs. JP is a graduate of SLU where he earned his BA in History in 1998 and the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD 2001.

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Stop Campus Hazing Act: What You Need to Know to Comply
2025-01-17 13:00 - 13:30
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Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. signed the Stop Campus Hazing Act (the “Act”) into law on December 23, 2024, to address concerns about injuries and deaths on college campuses related to hazing activities. The Act, which amends the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, imposes several requirements on colleges and universities, many of which already became, or will soon become effective. Notably, the Act requires institutions to compile and disclose an additional class of broadly-defined hazing statistics in a distinct new report, to disclose additional information in Annual Security Reports, and to publish information related to anti-hazing policies and prevention programs.

Please join us for a 30-minute audio-only briefing during which NACUA member-experts, Guilherme Costa and Janet Judge, will provide an overview of the Act and offer practical insights for counsel and compliance colleagues who focus on areas most at risk for potential hazing activity on campus.

Speakers

Kate Duran

Kate Duran
Associate Legal Counsel
University of Montana

Kate Duran is Associate Legal Counsel at the University of Montana, part of the Montana University System under the governance of the Montana Board of Regents. In that capacity her primary obligations are to the flagship University and the three affiliate campuses in western Montana. UM's Office of Legal Counsel is only a two person team, and Kate practices in all areas of higher ed law. Kate joined UM in Fall 2019.

Prior to coming to UM, Kate worked as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General for 7 years. As a DAG, she represented New Jersey’s state institutions of higher education in all sorts of litigation and administrative matters, from employment to contract disputes. Kate also was part of the Open Public Records Act team where she defended the state in numerous matters regarding alleged failures to disclose public records and follow open meeting laws. Prior to her work at the N.J. A.G., Kate practiced criminal defense, gaining the trial experience that was necessary for her work as a DAG.

Kate is admitted to practice before the Montana Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, New Jersey Supreme Court, New York Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

JP Hasman

JP Hasman
Senior Associate General Counsel
Saint Louis University

JP Hasman is the Senior Associate General Counsel at Saint Louis University where he has served since joining the General Counsel’s Office in 2018. In his role JP regularly works closely with his campus partners, including in Human Resources and Student Development on all matters related to workplace, academic and housing accommodations. Prior to joining the General Counsel’s Office at SLU, JP began his legal career in 2001 as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in the St. Louis Regional Office and then entered private practice in St. Louis where he exclusively represented management in all aspects of their labor and employment needs. JP is a graduate of SLU where he earned his BA in History in 1998 and the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD 2001.

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The Law of Gender Identity on Campus
2024-11-22 12:00 - 14:00
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The law pertaining to antidiscrimination protections for postsecondary students, faculty, and staff who identify as transgender, or whose gender identity is nonbinary, is complex. It is a combination of federal, state, and local laws, interpreted via inconsistent and occasionally conflicting jurisprudence across different jurisdictions, which is further complicated by regulatory and sub-regulatory guidance. Beyond the complicated legal framework, higher education counsel are also often called upon to advise their clients on how to navigate the politics attendant to the law(s) of gender identity on campus.

Please join us for this two-hour webinar in which a trio of NACUA member-experts will examine the legal authority and practical considerations impacting gender identity in the postsecondary space, including:

Title IX, including related to healthcare, athletics, facilities use, and minors on campus;

Title VII, including legal developments post-Bostock v. Clayton Cty. (2020);

Religious accommodations & academic freedom, including name and pronouns usage; and

An overview of emerging State law trends.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar will interest in-house and outside college and university counsel who advise on matters related to antidiscrimination law and related policies, as well as campus administrators and other professionals on campus who maintain responsibilities in these areas.

Speakers

Kate Duran

Kate Duran
Associate Legal Counsel
University of Montana

Kate Duran is Associate Legal Counsel at the University of Montana, part of the Montana University System under the governance of the Montana Board of Regents. In that capacity her primary obligations are to the flagship University and the three affiliate campuses in western Montana. UM's Office of Legal Counsel is only a two person team, and Kate practices in all areas of higher ed law. Kate joined UM in Fall 2019.

Prior to coming to UM, Kate worked as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General for 7 years. As a DAG, she represented New Jersey’s state institutions of higher education in all sorts of litigation and administrative matters, from employment to contract disputes. Kate also was part of the Open Public Records Act team where she defended the state in numerous matters regarding alleged failures to disclose public records and follow open meeting laws. Prior to her work at the N.J. A.G., Kate practiced criminal defense, gaining the trial experience that was necessary for her work as a DAG.

Kate is admitted to practice before the Montana Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, New Jersey Supreme Court, New York Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

JP Hasman

JP Hasman
Senior Associate General Counsel
Saint Louis University

JP Hasman is the Senior Associate General Counsel at Saint Louis University where he has served since joining the General Counsel’s Office in 2018. In his role JP regularly works closely with his campus partners, including in Human Resources and Student Development on all matters related to workplace, academic and housing accommodations. Prior to joining the General Counsel’s Office at SLU, JP began his legal career in 2001 as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in the St. Louis Regional Office and then entered private practice in St. Louis where he exclusively represented management in all aspects of their labor and employment needs. JP is a graduate of SLU where he earned his BA in History in 1998 and the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD 2001.

Program Schedule

TimeSession Topic12:00 P.M. ETWelcome and IntroductionsTitle IX2:00 P.M. ETTitle VII Religious Accommodations & Academic FreedomState TrendsPractical Tips and ConsiderationsQ&AConclusion

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2024-11-13 00:00 - 2024-11-15 23:59 | Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC, Washington, DC

Navigating Campus Activism: Legal Insights for University Protests
2024-09-25 12:00 - 14:00
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As students, faculty, and staff head back to campus, colleges and universities around the country anticipate a continued presence of demonstrations and protest activities related to the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza and the upcoming presidential election. Counsel must be prepared to advise on how to (1) protect the free speech rights of faculty, staff, and students; (2) appropriately respond to Title VI duties surrounding hostile environments; and (3) ensure campus environments are free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, and national origin, especially in light of the increase in reports of antisemitism and Islamophobia.

Please join us for this two-hour webinar in which two experienced NACUA member-presenters will cover topics, including:

An overview of free speech and protests on campus;

Updates on relevant case law impacting colleges and universities;

Scenarios exploring Title VI liability, campus protest management, principles of academic freedom, and protected speech related to the 2024 presidential election; and

Best practices and guidelines for responding to campus protests and protecting your institution from legal liability.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar will interest in-house and outside postsecondary counsel who advise on matters related to free speech and campus protests, as well as campus administrators and other professionals on campus who maintain responsibilities in these areas.

Speakers

Kate Duran

Kate Duran
Associate Legal Counsel
University of Montana

Kate Duran is Associate Legal Counsel at the University of Montana, part of the Montana University System under the governance of the Montana Board of Regents. In that capacity her primary obligations are to the flagship University and the three affiliate campuses in western Montana. UM's Office of Legal Counsel is only a two person team, and Kate practices in all areas of higher ed law. Kate joined UM in Fall 2019.

Prior to coming to UM, Kate worked as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General for 7 years. As a DAG, she represented New Jersey’s state institutions of higher education in all sorts of litigation and administrative matters, from employment to contract disputes. Kate also was part of the Open Public Records Act team where she defended the state in numerous matters regarding alleged failures to disclose public records and follow open meeting laws. Prior to her work at the N.J. A.G., Kate practiced criminal defense, gaining the trial experience that was necessary for her work as a DAG.

Kate is admitted to practice before the Montana Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, New Jersey Supreme Court, New York Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

JP Hasman

JP Hasman
Senior Associate General Counsel
Saint Louis University

JP Hasman is the Senior Associate General Counsel at Saint Louis University where he has served since joining the General Counsel’s Office in 2018. In his role JP regularly works closely with his campus partners, including in Human Resources and Student Development on all matters related to workplace, academic and housing accommodations. Prior to joining the General Counsel’s Office at SLU, JP began his legal career in 2001 as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in the St. Louis Regional Office and then entered private practice in St. Louis where he exclusively represented management in all aspects of their labor and employment needs. JP is a graduate of SLU where he earned his BA in History in 1998 and the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD 2001.

Program Schedule

TimeSession Topic12:00 P.M. ETWelcome and IntroductionsOverview of of Free Speech Considerations on Campus2:00 P.M. ETCase Law Update Q&AScenariosPractical Tips and ConsiderationsQ&AConclusion

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Election 2024: Voting & Political Campaign-Related Activities on Campus
2024-09-11 12:00 - 14:00
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Since 2020, the legal landscape for student voting and elections, in addition to cultural expectations and sensitivities surrounding political campaign activity on campus and in the workplace, have shifted and evolved. As the country leaps into the final sprint to the November election, counsel must contend with a heightened level of legal and reputational risk for colleges and universities, which in turn has increased the importance of timely, informed, and tailored advice and outreach to campus clients and community stakeholders.

Please join us for this two-hour webinar where expert presenters with deep knowledge and practical experience on student voting and campus political campaign activity, including experience serving public and private institutions, will discuss the impact of relevant changes to election and voting laws and the top issues likely to affect your campus over the next few months. The webinar will include:

Changes to voter registration and election laws and impacts on students seeking to vote in your institution’s location or in their home jurisdiction;

Discussion of what likely constitutes “political campaign activity” for students, faculty, and employees in 2024; and

Practical considerations and policy approaches for educating students, advising employees, engaging with the campus community, and liaising with local and state election and political officials.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar will be of interest to college and university General Counsel and counsel who advise student affairs, faculty and employee relations, and government affairs, and/or community affairs campus clients, as well as campus administrators with responsibilities in those areas. her professionals on campus who maintain responsibilities in these areas.

Speakers

Kate Duran

Kate Duran
Associate Legal Counsel
University of Montana

Kate Duran is Associate Legal Counsel at the University of Montana, part of the Montana University System under the governance of the Montana Board of Regents. In that capacity her primary obligations are to the flagship University and the three affiliate campuses in western Montana. UM's Office of Legal Counsel is only a two person team, and Kate practices in all areas of higher ed law. Kate joined UM in Fall 2019.

Prior to coming to UM, Kate worked as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General for 7 years. As a DAG, she represented New Jersey’s state institutions of higher education in all sorts of litigation and administrative matters, from employment to contract disputes. Kate also was part of the Open Public Records Act team where she defended the state in numerous matters regarding alleged failures to disclose public records and follow open meeting laws. Prior to her work at the N.J. A.G., Kate practiced criminal defense, gaining the trial experience that was necessary for her work as a DAG.

Kate is admitted to practice before the Montana Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, New Jersey Supreme Court, New York Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

JP Hasman

JP Hasman
Senior Associate General Counsel
Saint Louis University

JP Hasman is the Senior Associate General Counsel at Saint Louis University where he has served since joining the General Counsel’s Office in 2018. In his role JP regularly works closely with his campus partners, including in Human Resources and Student Development on all matters related to workplace, academic and housing accommodations. Prior to joining the General Counsel’s Office at SLU, JP began his legal career in 2001 as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in the St. Louis Regional Office and then entered private practice in St. Louis where he exclusively represented management in all aspects of their labor and employment needs. JP is a graduate of SLU where he earned his BA in History in 1998 and the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD 2001.

Program Schedule

TimeSession Topic12:00 P.M. ETWelcome and IntroductionsOverview of Pre-Election Landscape & TrendsTop Student Voting & Campaign-Related Political Activity IssuesQ&ATop Student Voting & Campus-Related Political Activity Issues (Continued)Q&A2:00 P.M. ETConclusion

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Back to School: Challenging Disability Issues in a Return to Campus
2024-08-26 12:00 - 14:00
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Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

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With the beginning of a new academic year comes a wave of student disability accommodation requests and issues. As practitioners in this space know, these requests and issues grow more complex and challenging each year. Therefore, it is crucial that an institution’s departments communicate clearly and effectively to ensure fairness and consistency in addressing student disability matters. Please join us for this two-hour webinar where three disability-law experts, including two former attorneys for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights and an Associate Dean of Student Accessibility and Academic Resources, will discuss their working relationship in handling and responding to accommodation requests and other challenging disability law issues on campus. The webinar will include:

An overview of the current legal landscape, including how to consider disability following the updates to the Title IX regulations;

Hypotheticals exploring various situations where accessibility services must work with campus counsel to support a positive outcome;

Discussion of challenges when faced with the academic perspective that an accommodation would constitute a fundamental alteration; and

Advice from the perspective of an accessibility services professional, including guidance for how campus counsel can best support these offices.

Who should attend?This webinar will be of interest to college and university counsel who handle disability law related matters, as well as campus administrators with responsibilities related to reviewing and approving accommodations for students or who otherwise work on disability law matters. professionals on campus who maintain responsibilities in these areas.

Speakers

Kate Duran

Kate Duran
Associate Legal Counsel
University of Montana

Kate Duran is Associate Legal Counsel at the University of Montana, part of the Montana University System under the governance of the Montana Board of Regents. In that capacity her primary obligations are to the flagship University and the three affiliate campuses in western Montana. UM's Office of Legal Counsel is only a two person team, and Kate practices in all areas of higher ed law. Kate joined UM in Fall 2019.

Prior to coming to UM, Kate worked as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General for 7 years. As a DAG, she represented New Jersey’s state institutions of higher education in all sorts of litigation and administrative matters, from employment to contract disputes. Kate also was part of the Open Public Records Act team where she defended the state in numerous matters regarding alleged failures to disclose public records and follow open meeting laws. Prior to her work at the N.J. A.G., Kate practiced criminal defense, gaining the trial experience that was necessary for her work as a DAG.

Kate is admitted to practice before the Montana Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, New Jersey Supreme Court, New York Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

JP Hasman

JP Hasman
Senior Associate General Counsel
Saint Louis University

JP Hasman is the Senior Associate General Counsel at Saint Louis University where he has served since joining the General Counsel’s Office in 2018. In his role JP regularly works closely with his campus partners, including in Human Resources and Student Development on all matters related to workplace, academic and housing accommodations. Prior to joining the General Counsel’s Office at SLU, JP began his legal career in 2001 as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in the St. Louis Regional Office and then entered private practice in St. Louis where he exclusively represented management in all aspects of their labor and employment needs. JP is a graduate of SLU where he earned his BA in History in 1998 and the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD 2001.

Program Schedule

TimeSession Topic12:00 P.M. ETIntroductionsLegal Updates2:00 P.M. ETAccessibility Services Office OverviewHypotheticalQ&AHypotheticalQ&AHypotheticalsQ&AConclusion

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2024 Annual Conference
2024-06-26 00:00 - 2024-06-29 23:59 | Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH, Columbus, OH

2024 Lawyers New to Higher Education Workshop
2024-06-21 00:00 - 2024-06-22 23:59 | Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH, Columbus, OH

The DOJ’s Final Rule on Digital Accessibility: Practical Considerations for Public Institutions and Changes on the Horizon for Private Institutions
2024-06-06 12:00 - 14:00
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Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

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On April 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice issued its Final Rule regarding implementation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) across digital platforms, which codifies application of existing nondiscrimination requirements for services, programs, and activities to public postsecondary web-based services and mobile apps. This Rule establishes detailed technical standards for web and mobile app content accessibility to promote equitable access to public services for people with a range of disabilities. The Final Rule is likely to serve as a blueprint for subsequent rulemaking under Title III.

Please join us for this 2-hour webinar in which NACUA experts will distill this complex regulatory and technological framework for both lawyers and Luddites, including:

An overview of the WCAG 2.1, Level AA technical compliance standard;

The five compliance exceptions;

When to rely on a “conforming alternate version” for making content accessible;

What really constitutes a “fundamental alteration” of web-based services or “undue financial and administrative burdens;”

Differing implementation timelines based on entity size;

And more!

Who should attend?

This webinar will interest public postsecondary counsel, those tasked with implementing campus accommodations, and campus tech partners; as well as private college and university counsel who wish to get a head start on anticipated web-based accessibility standards under Title III..

Speakers

Kate Duran

Kate Duran
Associate Legal Counsel
University of Montana

Kate Duran is Associate Legal Counsel at the University of Montana, part of the Montana University System under the governance of the Montana Board of Regents. In that capacity her primary obligations are to the flagship University and the three affiliate campuses in western Montana. UM's Office of Legal Counsel is only a two person team, and Kate practices in all areas of higher ed law. Kate joined UM in Fall 2019.

Prior to coming to UM, Kate worked as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General for 7 years. As a DAG, she represented New Jersey’s state institutions of higher education in all sorts of litigation and administrative matters, from employment to contract disputes. Kate also was part of the Open Public Records Act team where she defended the state in numerous matters regarding alleged failures to disclose public records and follow open meeting laws. Prior to her work at the N.J. A.G., Kate practiced criminal defense, gaining the trial experience that was necessary for her work as a DAG.

Kate is admitted to practice before the Montana Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, New Jersey Supreme Court, New York Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

JP Hasman

JP Hasman
Senior Associate General Counsel
Saint Louis University

JP Hasman is the Senior Associate General Counsel at Saint Louis University where he has served since joining the General Counsel’s Office in 2018. In his role JP regularly works closely with his campus partners, including in Human Resources and Student Development on all matters related to workplace, academic and housing accommodations. Prior to joining the General Counsel’s Office at SLU, JP began his legal career in 2001 as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in the St. Louis Regional Office and then entered private practice in St. Louis where he exclusively represented management in all aspects of their labor and employment needs. JP is a graduate of SLU where he earned his BA in History in 1998 and the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD 2001.

Program Schedule

TimeSession Topic12:00 P.M. ETIntroductionsDefinitionsAccessibilityWCAG 2.1, AA Technical Standards Compliance Carve Outs Implementation Timelines for Public IHEs & Implications for Private IHEs 2:00 P.M. ETQ&A

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Implementing Workplace Protections for Pregnant or Lactating Personnel
2024-05-22 12:00 - 14:00
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Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness (PWFA) and Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) Acts were signed into law by President Biden on December 29, 2022. PWFA requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations for an employee’s known limitations correlated with pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so will cause the employer an undue hardship; while the PUMP Act expands workplace protections for lactating employees and requires employers to provide reasonable break time and private space for personnel to express milk while at work. On August 7, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for implementing the PWFA’s protections for pregnant workers, and the resulting Rules were published on April 19.

Please join us for this 2-hour webinar in which experienced NACUA member-panelists will cover topics, including:

An overview of the PWFA;

An overview of the PUMP Act;

Implications of the EEOC’s new rules around the PWFA’s protections for pregnant workers; and

Implementing these significant changes in the support for pregnant and parenting personnel.

Who should attend?

This webinar will interest in-house and outside counsel to colleges and universities, senior human resources personnel, and those tasked with implementing campus accommodations. ad start on anticipated web-based accessibility standards under Title III..

Speakers

Kate Duran

Kate Duran
Associate Legal Counsel
University of Montana

Kate Duran is Associate Legal Counsel at the University of Montana, part of the Montana University System under the governance of the Montana Board of Regents. In that capacity her primary obligations are to the flagship University and the three affiliate campuses in western Montana. UM's Office of Legal Counsel is only a two person team, and Kate practices in all areas of higher ed law. Kate joined UM in Fall 2019.

Prior to coming to UM, Kate worked as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General for 7 years. As a DAG, she represented New Jersey’s state institutions of higher education in all sorts of litigation and administrative matters, from employment to contract disputes. Kate also was part of the Open Public Records Act team where she defended the state in numerous matters regarding alleged failures to disclose public records and follow open meeting laws. Prior to her work at the N.J. A.G., Kate practiced criminal defense, gaining the trial experience that was necessary for her work as a DAG.

Kate is admitted to practice before the Montana Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, New Jersey Supreme Court, New York Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

JP Hasman

JP Hasman
Senior Associate General Counsel
Saint Louis University

JP Hasman is the Senior Associate General Counsel at Saint Louis University where he has served since joining the General Counsel’s Office in 2018. In his role JP regularly works closely with his campus partners, including in Human Resources and Student Development on all matters related to workplace, academic and housing accommodations. Prior to joining the General Counsel’s Office at SLU, JP began his legal career in 2001 as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in the St. Louis Regional Office and then entered private practice in St. Louis where he exclusively represented management in all aspects of their labor and employment needs. JP is a graduate of SLU where he earned his BA in History in 1998 and the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD 2001.

Program Schedule

TimeSession Topic12:00 P.M. ETIntroductionsPWFA PUMP ActPWFA RulesRecommendations for policy review and campus partner training next steps 2:00 P.M. ETQ&A

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The Title IX Evolution: Navigating the Expanded Terrain
2024-05-17 12:00 - 14:00
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Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

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On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, released its latest Title IX regulations. As anticipated, the Final Rule makes several significant departures from the 2020 Rule, by expanding Title IX’s scope, including expanding the definition of sex-based discrimination and harassment, and broadening what triggers an institutional response obligation, among other things. At the same time, the Final Rule introduces a level of institutional discretion not present in the current regulations.

Please join us for this 2-hour webinar, in which our member experts will provide an in-depth exploration of the Title IX Final Rule, unveiling its expanded scope and implications. From the evolving landscape of gender equity in higher education to crucial compliance strategies, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to navigate confidently in the new era of Title IX enforcement. In particular, the presenters will discuss:

Definitions and jurisdiction, including expanded protections for LGBTQI+ and pregnant students;

Notification requirements and what triggers an institutional response;

The Title IX coordinator’s duties; requirements for pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions; and new training obligations for all employees and anyone involved in the grievance process;

Pre-hearing obligations, including content about complaints; initiating a complaint when there is an unwilling complainant; and supportive measures;

The formal and informal grievance process with respect to sex-based discrimination and sexual harassment;

Illustrative content from the preamble, ambiguities, and practical tips for college and university personnel as they begin to think about operationalizing the changes;

Other content, including retroactivity, retaliation, preemption, and more.

Note: This webinar is a follow-up to a complimentary briefing that was presented on April 25, 2024. It is presumed that webinar participants are generally familiar with the Final Rule. NACUA members can access a complimentary recording of the briefing here.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar will be of interest to college and university counsel who handle sexual misconduct matters, Title IX coordinators and investigators, student affairs professionals, human resources professionals, and other campus administrators responsible for student and employee misconduct matters.

Speakers

Kate Duran

Kate Duran
Associate Legal Counsel
University of Montana

Kate Duran is Associate Legal Counsel at the University of Montana, part of the Montana University System under the governance of the Montana Board of Regents. In that capacity her primary obligations are to the flagship University and the three affiliate campuses in western Montana. UM's Office of Legal Counsel is only a two person team, and Kate practices in all areas of higher ed law. Kate joined UM in Fall 2019.

Prior to coming to UM, Kate worked as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General for 7 years. As a DAG, she represented New Jersey’s state institutions of higher education in all sorts of litigation and administrative matters, from employment to contract disputes. Kate also was part of the Open Public Records Act team where she defended the state in numerous matters regarding alleged failures to disclose public records and follow open meeting laws. Prior to her work at the N.J. A.G., Kate practiced criminal defense, gaining the trial experience that was necessary for her work as a DAG.

Kate is admitted to practice before the Montana Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, New Jersey Supreme Court, New York Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

JP Hasman

JP Hasman
Senior Associate General Counsel
Saint Louis University

JP Hasman is the Senior Associate General Counsel at Saint Louis University where he has served since joining the General Counsel’s Office in 2018. In his role JP regularly works closely with his campus partners, including in Human Resources and Student Development on all matters related to workplace, academic and housing accommodations. Prior to joining the General Counsel’s Office at SLU, JP began his legal career in 2001 as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in the St. Louis Regional Office and then entered private practice in St. Louis where he exclusively represented management in all aspects of their labor and employment needs. JP is a graduate of SLU where he earned his BA in History in 1998 and the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD 2001.

Program Schedule

TimeSession Topic12:00 P.M. ETIntroductionsContext and FramingDefinitions and JurisdictionQ&A Notice and Reporting ObligationsThe Grievance Process2:00 P.M. ETQ&A

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M&A or Closure? Complex Considerations, Critical Choices
2024-04-29 14:00 - 16:00
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Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

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With declining enrollments and an increasingly complex business and regulatory environment, higher education faces an era of institutional consolidations. Yet, just as institutions need to become more agile, the Department of Education’s recent rulemaking on changes in ownership has added new layers of expense and risk to the already entangled merger process. The Department now requires a two-step process whereby the completed change in ownership must receive state authorization, accreditor approval, and Department approval before it will issue a final Provisional Program Participation Agreement to receive Title IV funding. Transactions that are not well positioned to meet these requirements and timed strategically may be at risk of failing. In-house counsel play a pivotal role in advising clients on the viability of a deal, both with respect to alignment of strategic priorities and the best course of action, whether it be a change in ownership, closure and teach-out plans, or no deal at all.

Please join us for this 2-hour webinar in which a NACUA general counsel will engage expert outside counsel and counsel for a regional accrediting agency in conversation about the critical challenges on the path to a successful transaction, including:

The multiple dimensions of pre-planning, planning and due diligence required for a successful transaction and institutional integration;

The new two-step process the Department of Education requires to maintain Title IV program participation for the acquired entity between closing and final regulatory approvals;

Navigating state authorization and substantive change processes with the institutions’ accreditors; and

Additional post-transaction considerations.

Who should attend?

This webinar will be of interest to in-house and outside counsel to colleges and universities, as well as senior institutional leaders who guide the integration of operations, academics, and institutional cultures. start on anticipated web-based accessibility standards under Title III..

Speakers

Kate Duran

Kate Duran
Associate Legal Counsel
University of Montana

Kate Duran is Associate Legal Counsel at the University of Montana, part of the Montana University System under the governance of the Montana Board of Regents. In that capacity her primary obligations are to the flagship University and the three affiliate campuses in western Montana. UM's Office of Legal Counsel is only a two person team, and Kate practices in all areas of higher ed law. Kate joined UM in Fall 2019.

Prior to coming to UM, Kate worked as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General for 7 years. As a DAG, she represented New Jersey’s state institutions of higher education in all sorts of litigation and administrative matters, from employment to contract disputes. Kate also was part of the Open Public Records Act team where she defended the state in numerous matters regarding alleged failures to disclose public records and follow open meeting laws. Prior to her work at the N.J. A.G., Kate practiced criminal defense, gaining the trial experience that was necessary for her work as a DAG.

Kate is admitted to practice before the Montana Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, New Jersey Supreme Court, New York Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

JP Hasman

JP Hasman
Senior Associate General Counsel
Saint Louis University

JP Hasman is the Senior Associate General Counsel at Saint Louis University where he has served since joining the General Counsel’s Office in 2018. In his role JP regularly works closely with his campus partners, including in Human Resources and Student Development on all matters related to workplace, academic and housing accommodations. Prior to joining the General Counsel’s Office at SLU, JP began his legal career in 2001 as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in the St. Louis Regional Office and then entered private practice in St. Louis where he exclusively represented management in all aspects of their labor and employment needs. JP is a graduate of SLU where he earned his BA in History in 1998 and the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD 2001.

Program Schedule

TimeSession Topic2:00 P.M. ETIntroductionsPre-planning – Informing and Engaging StakeholdersDue Diligence and the Anatomy of a DealThe New Two-Step Change in Ownership ProcessThe Closure and Teach-Out OptionQ&AAccreditation Substantive Change ReviewAdditional State Authorization and Accreditation Requirements and Post-Transaction Considerations4:00 P.M. ETQ&A

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The 2024 Title IX Regulations are Here!
2024-04-25 13:30 - 14:00
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Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

Event Details

About this Event

On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights published its final Title IX regulations. As anticipated, this Rule reverses several changes made by the Trump Administration, which took effect in 2020, by “provid[ing] greater clarity regarding the definition of ‘sex-based harassment;’ the scope of sex discrimination, including recipients’ obligations not to discriminate based on sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity; and recipients’ obligations to provide an educational environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex.”

In this 30-minute, audio-only briefing, NACUA members, Patty Petrowski (University of Michigan), Bindu Jayne (Swarthmore College), and Josh Richards (Saul Ewing LLP), will offer a brief overview of the final regulations and highlight some of the most significant areas of departure from existing regulations. This free audio briefing is open to all NACUA members who register.

Please Note: This is an audio-only overview. A more comprehensive webinar with a PowerPoint presentation, additional materials, and slides will follow in the coming weeks.

Speakers

Kate Duran

Kate Duran
Associate Legal Counsel
University of Montana

Kate Duran is Associate Legal Counsel at the University of Montana, part of the Montana University System under the governance of the Montana Board of Regents. In that capacity her primary obligations are to the flagship University and the three affiliate campuses in western Montana. UM's Office of Legal Counsel is only a two person team, and Kate practices in all areas of higher ed law. Kate joined UM in Fall 2019.

Prior to coming to UM, Kate worked as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General for 7 years. As a DAG, she represented New Jersey’s state institutions of higher education in all sorts of litigation and administrative matters, from employment to contract disputes. Kate also was part of the Open Public Records Act team where she defended the state in numerous matters regarding alleged failures to disclose public records and follow open meeting laws. Prior to her work at the N.J. A.G., Kate practiced criminal defense, gaining the trial experience that was necessary for her work as a DAG.

Kate is admitted to practice before the Montana Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, New Jersey Supreme Court, New York Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

JP Hasman

JP Hasman
Senior Associate General Counsel
Saint Louis University

JP Hasman is the Senior Associate General Counsel at Saint Louis University where he has served since joining the General Counsel’s Office in 2018. In his role JP regularly works closely with his campus partners, including in Human Resources and Student Development on all matters related to workplace, academic and housing accommodations. Prior to joining the General Counsel’s Office at SLU, JP began his legal career in 2001 as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in the St. Louis Regional Office and then entered private practice in St. Louis where he exclusively represented management in all aspects of their labor and employment needs. JP is a graduate of SLU where he earned his BA in History in 1998 and the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD 2001.

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2024 General Counsel Institute
2024-03-20 00:00 - 2024-03-22 23:59 | The Westin Denver Downtown, Denver, CO, Denver, CO

How to Play the Game: Navigating the State Legislative Process
2024-03-05 12:00 - 14:00
Webinar

Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

Event Details

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State legislatures have always had significant power over college and university budgets and operations. However, in recent years, legislatures across the country have decreased deference to higher education and ramped up their involvement and interest in daily campus operations. This new reality requires campus counsel to be involved in actively monitoring and at times participating in the legislative affairs process, whether an institution has a government relations team or not.

Please join us for this 2-hour webinar where three expert NACUA member attorneys will provide advice and guidance for how to successfully oversee and interact with the legislative process, including:

Information on how to build an internal legislative affairs process, including pre and post legislative session considerations and action items;

Tips for developing and maintaining positive working relationships with legislators and all of the other players involved in the legislative process, including legislative staff;

Advice for how to successfully be responsive to and manage relations among various stakeholders during session, including the president, governing board, system leadership (if applicable), legislators, and the Governor’s office;

Techniques and strategies for campus counsel’s crucial role of on-campus implementation for new laws once a legislative session ends; and

Exploration of related legal issues, such as tension between the legislative process and fiduciary duties and accreditation principles.

Who should attend?

This webinar will be of interest to in-house and outside counsel to colleges and universities, as well as other higher education administrators who work in the areas of government affairs or compliance with state laws. Much of the content will be from the perspective of public institutions, but private institutions will also benefit from information on navigating the legislative process.

Speakers

Kate Duran

Kate Duran
Associate Legal Counsel
University of Montana

Kate Duran is Associate Legal Counsel at the University of Montana, part of the Montana University System under the governance of the Montana Board of Regents. In that capacity her primary obligations are to the flagship University and the three affiliate campuses in western Montana. UM's Office of Legal Counsel is only a two person team, and Kate practices in all areas of higher ed law. Kate joined UM in Fall 2019.

Prior to coming to UM, Kate worked as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General for 7 years. As a DAG, she represented New Jersey’s state institutions of higher education in all sorts of litigation and administrative matters, from employment to contract disputes. Kate also was part of the Open Public Records Act team where she defended the state in numerous matters regarding alleged failures to disclose public records and follow open meeting laws. Prior to her work at the N.J. A.G., Kate practiced criminal defense, gaining the trial experience that was necessary for her work as a DAG.

Kate is admitted to practice before the Montana Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, New Jersey Supreme Court, New York Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

JP Hasman

JP Hasman
Senior Associate General Counsel
Saint Louis University

JP Hasman is the Senior Associate General Counsel at Saint Louis University where he has served since joining the General Counsel’s Office in 2018. In his role JP regularly works closely with his campus partners, including in Human Resources and Student Development on all matters related to workplace, academic and housing accommodations. Prior to joining the General Counsel’s Office at SLU, JP began his legal career in 2001 as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in the St. Louis Regional Office and then entered private practice in St. Louis where he exclusively represented management in all aspects of their labor and employment needs. JP is a graduate of SLU where he earned his BA in History in 1998 and the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD 2001.

Program Schedule

TimeSession Topic12:00 P.M. ETIntroductionsInfluencing, Reacting to, and Supporting the Legislative ProcessPost legislative session complianceQ&A Post legislative session compliance continuedRelational nature of legislative worldQ&A2:00 P.M. ETConclusion

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Members who purchase the Live Webinar will receive access to the Post-Event Recording in the Online Learning Center at no additional charge. Non-members will not have post-event access to the recording or the materials and should plan to download materials during the live webinar.

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Unraveling Ethical Dilemmas in Campus Labor Relations
2024-02-15 14:30 - 16:30
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Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

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About this Event

UUnion organizing and other labor actions are sweeping campuses across the country. Counsel are intimately tied up in these activities as clients look to them for answers and advice in navigating this complex landscape of higher education labor relations. Join us for a two-hour exploration of ethical challenges on college campuses, where we unravel complex scenarios, offer practical insights, and equip legal professionals with the knowledge needed to navigate labor ethics in academe.

Two expert NACUA member attorneys will elevate your understanding of the intersection of ethics and labor law by diving into the following areas:

Overview of labor dynamics on college and university campuses, including key players and stakeholders.

Recent legal developments and activity impacting higher education labor relations.

Counsel’s ethical obligations both broadly and under the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.

Ethical challenges that commonly arise in labor relations through illustrative examples.

Strategies for avoiding ethical pitfalls.

Who should attend?

This webinar will be of interest to college and university counsel who handle labor and employment matters as well as campus administrators with significant responsibilities related to labor and employment law, personnel, and human resources.

Register now for a concise, impactful learning experience and to receive ethics CLE credits!

Speakers

Kate Duran

Kate Duran
Associate Legal Counsel
University of Montana

Kate Duran is Associate Legal Counsel at the University of Montana, part of the Montana University System under the governance of the Montana Board of Regents. In that capacity her primary obligations are to the flagship University and the three affiliate campuses in western Montana. UM's Office of Legal Counsel is only a two person team, and Kate practices in all areas of higher ed law. Kate joined UM in Fall 2019.

Prior to coming to UM, Kate worked as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General for 7 years. As a DAG, she represented New Jersey’s state institutions of higher education in all sorts of litigation and administrative matters, from employment to contract disputes. Kate also was part of the Open Public Records Act team where she defended the state in numerous matters regarding alleged failures to disclose public records and follow open meeting laws. Prior to her work at the N.J. A.G., Kate practiced criminal defense, gaining the trial experience that was necessary for her work as a DAG.

Kate is admitted to practice before the Montana Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, New Jersey Supreme Court, New York Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

JP Hasman

JP Hasman
Senior Associate General Counsel
Saint Louis University

JP Hasman is the Senior Associate General Counsel at Saint Louis University where he has served since joining the General Counsel’s Office in 2018. In his role JP regularly works closely with his campus partners, including in Human Resources and Student Development on all matters related to workplace, academic and housing accommodations. Prior to joining the General Counsel’s Office at SLU, JP began his legal career in 2001 as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in the St. Louis Regional Office and then entered private practice in St. Louis where he exclusively represented management in all aspects of their labor and employment needs. JP is a graduate of SLU where he earned his BA in History in 1998 and the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD 2001.

Program Schedule

TimeSession Topic2:30 P.M. ETWelcome and IntroductionsSetting the SceneEthical FoundationsQ&A Ethical DilemmasPractical Tips & StrategiesQ&A4:30 P.M. ETConclusion

CLE

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Winter 2024 Virtual CLE Workshop: Higher Education Employment Law
2024-02-07 00:00 - 2024-02-09 23:59 | Virtual

Generative AI: Chat With Real Humans About Emergent Issues
2023-12-07 14:00 - 16:00
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Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

Event Details

About this Event

As institutions of higher education deal with the emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its increasing significance in the academic landscape, practitioners must equip themselves with the knowledge to advise on and navigate the technology effectively. When utilized responsibly and ethically, AI can provide various educational benefits, including enhancing efficiency, accessibility, and quality while ensuring institutions remain responsive to the evolving needs of students and faculty.

Join us for an interactive webinar exploring the transformative potential- and risks- of AI in which three expert NACUA member attorneys will discuss:

Understanding Generative AI’s impact

Copyright and other IP issues

Privacy and data issues

Academic and research integrity concerns

Prudent practices

Q&A

And more

Who Should Attend?

This webinar will be of interest to all lawyers employed by colleges and universities particularly within the Office of General Counsel and in various roles throughout the institution, outside counsel, and institutional leaders.

Speakers

Kate Duran

Kate Duran
Associate Legal Counsel
University of Montana

Kate Duran is Associate Legal Counsel at the University of Montana, part of the Montana University System under the governance of the Montana Board of Regents. In that capacity her primary obligations are to the flagship University and the three affiliate campuses in western Montana. UM's Office of Legal Counsel is only a two person team, and Kate practices in all areas of higher ed law. Kate joined UM in Fall 2019.

Prior to coming to UM, Kate worked as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General for 7 years. As a DAG, she represented New Jersey’s state institutions of higher education in all sorts of litigation and administrative matters, from employment to contract disputes. Kate also was part of the Open Public Records Act team where she defended the state in numerous matters regarding alleged failures to disclose public records and follow open meeting laws. Prior to her work at the N.J. A.G., Kate practiced criminal defense, gaining the trial experience that was necessary for her work as a DAG.

Kate is admitted to practice before the Montana Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, New Jersey Supreme Court, New York Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

JP Hasman

JP Hasman
Senior Associate General Counsel
Saint Louis University

JP Hasman is the Senior Associate General Counsel at Saint Louis University where he has served since joining the General Counsel’s Office in 2018. In his role JP regularly works closely with his campus partners, including in Human Resources and Student Development on all matters related to workplace, academic and housing accommodations. Prior to joining the General Counsel’s Office at SLU, JP began his legal career in 2001 as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in the St. Louis Regional Office and then entered private practice in St. Louis where he exclusively represented management in all aspects of their labor and employment needs. JP is a graduate of SLU where he earned his BA in History in 1998 and the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD 2001.

Program Schedule

TimeSession Topic2:00 P.M. ETWhat is generative AI?Why is it a big deal?Interactive real-time demoAcademic and research integrity CopyrightPrivacy/Data Policies3:30 P.M. ETConclusion

CLE

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The Financial Value Transparency Wake-Up Call: Navigating a New Compliance and Business Landscape
2023-11-30 13:00 - 15:00
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Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

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About this Event

On September 28, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, published a new Final Rule governing Gainful Employment programs and, separately, a new Financial Value Transparency Framework that would apply to “nearly all academic programs at postsecondary institutions.” The Department will establish performance benchmarks for each program based on information institutions will be required to report and earnings data to be provided by a federal agency. Information regarding each program’s performance will then be available on the Department’s website, and institutions will be required to disclose its availability to prospective and current students. For graduate degree programs with failing outcomes under the debt-burden measures, prospective students will be required to acknowledge viewing the Department’s new website before entering into an enrollment agreement. For failing non-degree programs, institutions must adhere to warning and disclosure requirements for both prospective and current students. And non-degree programs that fail multiple years will lose Title IV eligibility.

Join us for this 2-hour webinar in which two expert NACUA member attorneys will discuss:

The origins of the Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment Rule,

The new reporting and disclosure requirements under the Rule and the logistical challenges to expect in establishing compliance,

How the Department will evaluate each academic program and the likely potential consequences of receiving “high-debt-burden” or “low-earning” labels, and

How to prepare campus leaders and stakeholders to build Financial Value Transparency evaluations into academic program planning and review.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar will be of interest to lawyers employed by colleges and universities within the Office of General Counsel and in various roles throughout the institution, outside counsel, and senior institutional leaders.

Speakers

Kate Duran

Kate Duran
Associate Legal Counsel
University of Montana

Kate Duran is Associate Legal Counsel at the University of Montana, part of the Montana University System under the governance of the Montana Board of Regents. In that capacity her primary obligations are to the flagship University and the three affiliate campuses in western Montana. UM's Office of Legal Counsel is only a two person team, and Kate practices in all areas of higher ed law. Kate joined UM in Fall 2019.

Prior to coming to UM, Kate worked as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General for 7 years. As a DAG, she represented New Jersey’s state institutions of higher education in all sorts of litigation and administrative matters, from employment to contract disputes. Kate also was part of the Open Public Records Act team where she defended the state in numerous matters regarding alleged failures to disclose public records and follow open meeting laws. Prior to her work at the N.J. A.G., Kate practiced criminal defense, gaining the trial experience that was necessary for her work as a DAG.

Kate is admitted to practice before the Montana Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, New Jersey Supreme Court, New York Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

JP Hasman

JP Hasman
Senior Associate General Counsel
Saint Louis University

JP Hasman is the Senior Associate General Counsel at Saint Louis University where he has served since joining the General Counsel’s Office in 2018. In his role JP regularly works closely with his campus partners, including in Human Resources and Student Development on all matters related to workplace, academic and housing accommodations. Prior to joining the General Counsel’s Office at SLU, JP began his legal career in 2001 as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in the St. Louis Regional Office and then entered private practice in St. Louis where he exclusively represented management in all aspects of their labor and employment needs. JP is a graduate of SLU where he earned his BA in History in 1998 and the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD 2001.

Program Schedule

TimeSession Topic1:00 P.M. ETIntroductionsOrigins of the new frameworkPotential litigation and other obstacles to full implementationThe reporting and disclosure requirements How the metrics workThe consequences of a “high-debt-burden” or “low-earning” labelImplications for academic program planning and reviewQuestions and Answers3:00 P.M. ETConclusion

CLE

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Fall 2023 CLE Workshop: Compliance
2023-11-08 00:00 - 2023-11-10 23:59 | Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC, Washington, DC

Race-Conscious Admissions Guidance Post-Students for Fair Admissions (Part 3)
2023-09-29 15:00 - 17:00
Webinar

Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

Event Details

About this Event

In the weeks since the Supreme Court issued its opinion in the race-conscious admissions cases, the federal and state policy and enforcement frameworks around admissions have already shifted in significant ways with new challenges to legacy admissions and race-conscious scholarships surfacing at an increasing rate. On June 29, 2023, attendees of the 2023 NACUA Annual Conference gathered for a Live Briefing to hear initial impressions regarding the opinion, its impacts on higher education, and initial considerations for next steps. On July 31, 2023, NACUA offered a 45-minute Briefing during which a trio of experts provided a comprehensive summary of the opinion, an overview of the then-current state of litigation and external developments, and practical tips to position your institution for moving forward. Please join NACUA, for the third installment in this timely and important series, which is a two-hour webinar with the expert panel from the second Briefing returning to cover topics, including:

Brief overview of the opinion

90-day retrospective on emerging trends in impacts to legacy admissions and scholarship administration

Deep dive into the August 14, 2023, Joint Guidance Documents co-released by the Departments of Education and Justice

Concrete practical applications to campus policy and practice

Question-and-answer session with the panel

Who Should Attend?The webinar will be of interest to in-house and outside college and university counsel, particularly to counsel who advise on institutional policy development and management, the alignment of institutional DEI values with admissions and financial aid policies and practices, and the administration of gift instruments. Admissions and financial aid administrators, institutional equity officers and administrators, and major gifts officers, will also find this webinar valuable.

Speakers

Kate Duran

Kate Duran
Associate Legal Counsel
University of Montana

Kate Duran is Associate Legal Counsel at the University of Montana, part of the Montana University System under the governance of the Montana Board of Regents. In that capacity her primary obligations are to the flagship University and the three affiliate campuses in western Montana. UM's Office of Legal Counsel is only a two person team, and Kate practices in all areas of higher ed law. Kate joined UM in Fall 2019.

Prior to coming to UM, Kate worked as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General for 7 years. As a DAG, she represented New Jersey’s state institutions of higher education in all sorts of litigation and administrative matters, from employment to contract disputes. Kate also was part of the Open Public Records Act team where she defended the state in numerous matters regarding alleged failures to disclose public records and follow open meeting laws. Prior to her work at the N.J. A.G., Kate practiced criminal defense, gaining the trial experience that was necessary for her work as a DAG.

Kate is admitted to practice before the Montana Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, New Jersey Supreme Court, New York Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

JP Hasman

JP Hasman
Senior Associate General Counsel
Saint Louis University

JP Hasman is the Senior Associate General Counsel at Saint Louis University where he has served since joining the General Counsel’s Office in 2018. In his role JP regularly works closely with his campus partners, including in Human Resources and Student Development on all matters related to workplace, academic and housing accommodations. Prior to joining the General Counsel’s Office at SLU, JP began his legal career in 2001 as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in the St. Louis Regional Office and then entered private practice in St. Louis where he exclusively represented management in all aspects of their labor and employment needs. JP is a graduate of SLU where he earned his BA in History in 1998 and the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD 2001.

Program Schedule

TimeSession Topic3:00 P.M. ETIntroductionSummary of SCOTUS’s race-conscious admissions decisionJoint Guidance Documents and Practical ApplicationsCollateral Impacts Updates: Scenario(s)Questions and Answers 4:55 P.M. ETConclusion

CLE

FAQs

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Members who purchase the Live Webinar will receive access to the Post-Event Recording in the Online Learning Center at no additional charge. Non-members will not have post-event access to the recording or the materials and should plan to download materials during the live webinar.

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2023 Annual Conference
2023-06-27 00:00 - 2023-06-30 23:59 | Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL

2023 Lawyers New to Higher Education Workshop
2023-06-26 00:00 - 2023-06-27 23:59 | Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL

What General Counsel Need to Know About Ombuds
2023-05-30 12:00 - 13:15
Webinar

Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

Event Details

About this Event

More and more institutions of higher education are creating ombuds offices on campus. Their unique roles are sometimes not fully understood or effectively leveraged to complement formal resolution channels.

Please join NACUA and cooperating organization, the International Ombuds Association, for a complimentary overview of the practice of organizational ombuds, including:

Discussion on the role of ombuds on campus,

How ombuds and general counsel can work together effectively, and

The role of campus ombuds in risk management at institutions of higher education.

This complimentary webinar, which will not offer CLE credit, will be a useful primer leading up to our Annual Conference session titled, Embracing Conflict: Ombuds as Strategic Allies for Campus Counsel, which will feature a more in-depth discussion of how the Office of General Counsel can effectively interface with the institution’s Ombuds.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar will be of interest to in-house and outside counsel to colleges and universities, senior institutional leadership, and current ombuds at colleges and universities.

Speakers

Kate Duran

Kate Duran
Associate Legal Counsel
University of Montana

Kate Duran is Associate Legal Counsel at the University of Montana, part of the Montana University System under the governance of the Montana Board of Regents. In that capacity her primary obligations are to the flagship University and the three affiliate campuses in western Montana. UM's Office of Legal Counsel is only a two person team, and Kate practices in all areas of higher ed law. Kate joined UM in Fall 2019.

Prior to coming to UM, Kate worked as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General for 7 years. As a DAG, she represented New Jersey’s state institutions of higher education in all sorts of litigation and administrative matters, from employment to contract disputes. Kate also was part of the Open Public Records Act team where she defended the state in numerous matters regarding alleged failures to disclose public records and follow open meeting laws. Prior to her work at the N.J. A.G., Kate practiced criminal defense, gaining the trial experience that was necessary for her work as a DAG.

Kate is admitted to practice before the Montana Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, New Jersey Supreme Court, New York Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

JP Hasman

JP Hasman
Senior Associate General Counsel
Saint Louis University

JP Hasman is the Senior Associate General Counsel at Saint Louis University where he has served since joining the General Counsel’s Office in 2018. In his role JP regularly works closely with his campus partners, including in Human Resources and Student Development on all matters related to workplace, academic and housing accommodations. Prior to joining the General Counsel’s Office at SLU, JP began his legal career in 2001 as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in the St. Louis Regional Office and then entered private practice in St. Louis where he exclusively represented management in all aspects of their labor and employment needs. JP is a graduate of SLU where he earned his BA in History in 1998 and the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD 2001.

Program Schedule

TimeSession Topic12:00 P.M. ETIntroductionWhat is an ombuds and how does one become an ombuds?How does the ombuds role differ from that of the office of general counsel or human resources?Discussion of a hypothetical scenario The importance of structure1:15 P.M. ETConclusion

CLE

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If you are a member and couldn’t attend live, the event recording will be available for purchase in our Online Learning Center. The recording may be replayed at any time, but may not be copied, posted, or otherwise distributed within or outside of the institution, organization, or firm. The license entitles the purchaser to replay the recording at one campus or at one location of any organization or firm. You can purchase the Post-Event Recording here.

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You Signed What?! Delegated Contractual Authority – Best Practices and Policies
2023-05-16 12:00 - 14:00
Webinar

Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

Event Details

About this Event

At any given moment, colleges and universities manage hundreds, if not thousands, of contracts reaching all areas of campus operations. Depending on an institution’s size, it can be nearly impossible for campus counsel to review every contract. Therefore, officers and employees on campus are often granted delegated signature authority to enter into contracts on behalf of the institution.

Please join us for a 2-hour webinar where two expert NACUA member attorneys will discuss delegated contractual authority, including:

Discussion on best practices for implementing a contractual authority policy or process, including tips and samples for creating a delegated contractual authority matrix;

Distinctions between campus counsel’s role vs. the role of institutional business partners;

Litigation issues, including those related to personal liability;

Caselaw for both public and private institutions;

Issues pertaining to certain types of contracts, such as clickthrough agreements.

Who should attend?

This webinar will be of interest to in-house and outside counsel to colleges and universities, as well as other higher education administrators who draft or approve contracts.

Speakers

Kate Duran

Kate Duran
Associate Legal Counsel
University of Montana

Kate Duran is Associate Legal Counsel at the University of Montana, part of the Montana University System under the governance of the Montana Board of Regents. In that capacity her primary obligations are to the flagship University and the three affiliate campuses in western Montana. UM's Office of Legal Counsel is only a two person team, and Kate practices in all areas of higher ed law. Kate joined UM in Fall 2019.

Prior to coming to UM, Kate worked as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General for 7 years. As a DAG, she represented New Jersey’s state institutions of higher education in all sorts of litigation and administrative matters, from employment to contract disputes. Kate also was part of the Open Public Records Act team where she defended the state in numerous matters regarding alleged failures to disclose public records and follow open meeting laws. Prior to her work at the N.J. A.G., Kate practiced criminal defense, gaining the trial experience that was necessary for her work as a DAG.

Kate is admitted to practice before the Montana Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, New Jersey Supreme Court, New York Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

JP Hasman

JP Hasman
Senior Associate General Counsel
Saint Louis University

JP Hasman is the Senior Associate General Counsel at Saint Louis University where he has served since joining the General Counsel’s Office in 2018. In his role JP regularly works closely with his campus partners, including in Human Resources and Student Development on all matters related to workplace, academic and housing accommodations. Prior to joining the General Counsel’s Office at SLU, JP began his legal career in 2001 as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in the St. Louis Regional Office and then entered private practice in St. Louis where he exclusively represented management in all aspects of their labor and employment needs. JP is a graduate of SLU where he earned his BA in History in 1998 and the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD 2001.

Program Schedule

TimeSession Topic12:00 P.M. ETIntroductionOverview of signature authority process Caselaw update CQuestions & AnswersLitigation issues, including those related to personal liabilityHypotheticals Questions & Answers1:30 P.M. ETConclusion

CLE

FAQs

Webinar Recording

Members who purchase the Live Webinar will receive access to the Post-Event Recording in the Online Learning Center at no additional charge. Non-members will not have post-event access to the recording or the materials and should plan to download materials during the live webinar.

If you are a member and couldn’t attend live, the event recording will be available for purchase in our Online Learning Center. The recording may be replayed at any time, but may not be copied, posted, or otherwise distributed within or outside of the institution, organization, or firm. The license entitles the purchaser to replay the recording at one campus or at one location of any organization or firm. You can purchase the Post-Event Recording here.

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