Executive Branch Updates | The First Year: Washington Update
2026-01-20 13:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

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The first year of the Trump administration brought widespread changes impacting higher education. Please join us for this audio-only briefing, in which Jonathan Fansmith, Senior Vice President for Government Relations and National Engagement at the American Council on Education, will deliver a Washington Update summarizing the latest developments, reflecting on the last year, and providing potential insights for 2026.

Please contact us at nacua@nacua.org if you have any issues accessing the briefing.

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 2026 Virtual CLE Workshop: Compliance
2026-01-28 00:00 - 2026-01-30 23:59
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Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

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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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Executive Branch Updates | Admissions Transparency: What the ACTS/IPEDS Overhaul Means for Your Institution
2026-02-06 12:00 - 12:35
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Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

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The second Trump Administration issued a sweeping set of changes to reporting requirements for Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) data, in line with the Secretary of Education’s August 7, 2025 directive advancing a renewed focus on merit in college admissions and Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard /UNC. Colleges and universities must quickly update their processes to ensure compliance with the upcoming March 18, 2026, reporting deadline. Campus counsel must also closely monitor and advise their university clients to prepare for increased scrutiny after the reporting deadline.

Please enjoy this complimentary 45-minute audio-only briefing during which Scott Kelly, Shareholder at Ogletree Deakins, Lisa O’Conner, Associate General Counsel at Northern Arizona University, and Paul White, Partner, at Resolution Economics, LLC will:

Outline the new IPEDS requirements and explain their recent evolution;

Provide an overview of this new compliance environment, including what proactive steps to consider when completing IPEDS reports and suggest risk management strategies; and

Focus on leading practices that colleges and universities can take to adapt to these new set of standards.

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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Title IX: Same Regulations, New Problems
2026-02-23 12:00 - 14:00
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Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

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Colleges and universities are well-acquainted with the 2020 Title IX regulations implemented by the first Trump administration. However, the setting has changed. State laws that differ in key areas such as due process and gender identity directly conflict with federal law. The current Trump administration has made clear through Executive Orders and enforcement that gender identity is a key focus, forcing institutions to grapple with maintaining inclusive campuses while not running afoul of the law. Additionally, there is a patchwork of caselaw across the United States on various Title IX issues. Against this complex backdrop, campus counsel and Title IX coordinators balance supporting their campus community on sensitive Title IX matters while protecting the institution from legal risk.

Please join us for this 2-hour webinar where presenters will cover:

The current state of the law, including conflicts between federal and state law;

Enforcement against schools with gender inclusive policies;

Thorny issues related to policies in hot button areas, such as housing and bathrooms; and

Timely hypotheticals.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar will be of interest to college and university counsel who advise on Title IX, as well as campus administrators with responsibilities related to this area of the 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.

Program Schedule

TimeSession Topic12:00 P.M.Welcome and Introductions12:05 P.M.Return to the 2020 regulations and federal actions.1:05 P.M.Hypotheticals1:45 P.M.Q&A2:00 P.M.Conclusion

CLE

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Executive Branch Updates: The Legal Status of DEI in Higher Education
2026-02-26 13:00 - 13:30
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Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

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Within the first 48 hours of being sworn into office in 2025, the Trump administration issued two Executive Orders: “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing” (EO 14151) and “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (EO 14173). For almost a year, a nationwide injunction enjoined provisions of the EOs in National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) v. Trump. The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit vacated this on February 6, 2026, removing barriers to the administration terminating grants inconsistent with its priorities and requiring grant recipients to “sign off” that they do not have any programs in place which violate federal anti-discrimination law. According to the decision, plaintiffs can still challenge funding terminations through as-applied challenges. Other grant termination challenges are working their way through courts across the country, including a pending Ninth Circuit decision. Meanwhile, the administration has continued to scrutinize DEI through a whole-of-government approach with serious implications on nearly every industry and sector of society.

Please join us for this audio-only briefing, in which Josh Richards, Partner at Saul Ewing LLP, will provide a legal update and practical insights on what recent decisions and federal activity mean for the work of higher education lawyers and the institutions they represent.

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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Executive Branch Updates: Immigration and International Recruitment Developments
2026-03-06 13:00 - 13:30
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Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

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The Trump administration has continued to focus on immigration policy, visa and entry regulations, and international students, faculty, and researchers in its second year. Highly visible immigration enforcement action by federal law enforcement agents has sparked uncertainty and questions across the spectrum of stakeholders at colleges and universities. The government’s stance on the presence of foreign citizens at American institutions of higher education remains a live and evolving issue. In addition, litigation continues to wind its way through the courts, and states are starting to impose their own requirements on the conduct of federal immigration authorities within their borders. Against this backdrop, higher education lawyers must stay current on near-daily developments across these complex set of laws, regulations, federal agencies, and associated political factors to provide sound ongoing counsel.

Please join us for a 30-minute audio-only briefing during which NACUA member-experts, Leigh Cole and Xinning Shirley Liu, will provide an overview of the latest immigration-related developments impacting higher education and will highlight leading practical considerations to help you advise clients in this complex environment.

Note: This program is part of NACUA’s “Executive Branch Updates” series, which follows the Transition Updates: The First 100 Days series.

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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2026 General Counsel Institute
2026-03-12 00:00 - 2026-03-14 23:59 | InterContinental, New Orleans, LA, 444 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States

Executive Branch Updates: Borrower Defense to Repayment
2026-03-25 15:00 - 15:30
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Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

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Higher education institutions across the country are receiving a new wave of borrower defense to repayment claims from the U.S. Department of Education. Please join us for a 30-minute audio-only briefing during which NACUA members, Brittany Schoepp-Wong and Jeffrey Silvyn, will provide an overview of this important development, the legal and regulatory factors at play, and practical considerations for counsel as they respond to claims on behalf of their college and university clients.

Note: This program is part of NACUA’s “Executive Branch Updates” series, which follows the Transition Updates: The First 100 Days series.

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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Time to Update the Playbook: The Expanded Lineup of Federal Higher Education Regulators
2026-03-30 12:00 - 14:00
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Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

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The federal regulatory landscape for higher education institutions has evolved significantly under the current administration. Colleges and universities are now interacting with an expanded roster of regulatory bodies from across the federal government, including the Department of Justice, the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – and even the White House itself. As the regulatory environment evolves, counsel must contend with less predictability, as well as a much wider range of authority, statutory interpretations, enforcement priorities, and operating approaches. The result is greater uncertainty for institutions and increasingly complex considerations for college and university attorneys. Now more than ever, institutions need an updated playbook for interacting with federal regulators.

The variety of federal investigative and enforcement actions being brought against colleges and universities, and the key statutes, regulatory authorities, and policy directives undergirding these efforts;

Considerations that heighten the complexity of campus responses to federal regulators’ investigatory and enforcement demands, including competing legal and other obligations;

A comparison of how federal regulators’ approach to colleges and universities has evolved over time; and

Practical considerations for campus counsel when responding to regulators’ information requests or when working to resolve enforcement actions that may arise.

Please join us for this two-hour webinar where our presenters will discuss topics including:

Who Should Attend?

This webinar will be of interest to all college and university counsel as well as campus administrator colleagues who advise campuses on their wide range of federal legal and regulatory compliance obligations. This webinar will also be of interest to those counsel and administrators charged with leading, coordinating, and supporting campus responses to federal investigations and enforcement actions.

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.Welcome and Introductions12:05 P.M. Overview of current enforcement landscape and priorities1:00 P.M.Q&A1:15 P.M.Practical considerations for responding to regulators’ requests or enforcement actions.1:45 P.M.Q&A2:00 PMConclusion

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Preparing for the Midterms: Updates on Voting and Campaign-Related Activities on Campus
2026-04-28 12:00 - 12:30
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Disability Accommodations: DEIA, Technical Standards, and Beyond

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Six months ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, increased federal executive branch intervention and state-level changes are creating considerable trepidation as colleges and universities turn to preparing for the fall. Many pre-election activities – chief among them voter education and voter registration drives – have long been a staple of campus life. Yet recent government scrutiny and related developments have created uncertainty at a critical time for campus partners tasked with planning and holding these events, and have increased the associated legal risk for institutions.

Please join us for a 30-minute audio-only briefing during which NACUA member-experts, Peter McDonough and Anne Schira, will provide an overview of recent developments  that highlight considerations for institutional planning regarding student voting and campaign-related civic engagement activities in the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections.

This program is being presented in collaboration with the American Council on Education, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.

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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Navigating Title VI in 2026: Practical Guidance for Higher Education
2026-04-29 13:00 - 15:00
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About this Event

Institutions of higher education continue to face complex and evolving challenges related to complaints of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, and shared ancestry. Title VI enforcement remains a significant federal priority in President Trump’s second term. As a result, colleges and universities are navigating heightened expectations to foster non-discriminatory, welcoming environments for their faculty, students, and staff, while also strengthening compliance practices and responses to federal investigations and enforcement activities.

This two-hour NACUA webinar will provide a timely overview of the current Title VI landscape. Presenters will discuss recent developments, including relevant Executive Orders, ongoing litigation, and agency guidance, and will offer practical guidance for institutions seeking to ensure compliance with Title VI guidance.

Topics will include:

Key considerations and best practices for establishing or enhancing a campus Title VI office, or integrating Title VI functions within a broader civil rights office;

Recent enforcement priorities and insights including from Resolution Agreements (under both current and prior administrations);

Strategies for reviewing and aligning institutional policies with Title VI requirements;

Considerations in conducting effective Title VI investigations; and

The role of training in supporting institutional compliance and effective Title VI responses.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar will be of interest to all college and university counsel, particularly those who advise on Title VI matters (including campus policies on harassment and other forms of discrimination), student conduct, compliance, and belonging, access, and engagement, as well as investigators and campus administrators with responsibilities related to 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 Topic1:00 PMWelcome and IntroductionsFraming the Current LandscapeEnforcement Priorities and Resolution AgreementsStructuring Institutional Response: Title VI Offices and Reporting1:45 PMQ&APolicy Review and Risk MitigationTraining and Practical Application2:45 PMQ&A3:00 PMConclusion

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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.

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Senior Associate General Counsel
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Event Details

About this Event

Kate Duran

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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.

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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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