Voices of the NACUA Community
The National Association of College and University Attorneys member institutions span all corners of the United States, and individual members come from a diverse range of backgrounds and practice areas.
Joining the association offers a number of valuable benefits and also provides access to a network of over 5,000 higher education attorneys. For those practicing higher education law, this community itself is an invaluable resource. Hear from actual NACUA members about how they have benefited from membership.
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NACUA’s workshops, webinars, and briefings are always timely. As a NACUA member, I have access to thoughtful content and analysis, which I have found essential to the practice of higher ed law. What keeps me coming back to NACUA is the sense of community – I have found that NACUA colleagues are always available to share practical resources and think through unique questions.
—Olabisi “Bisi” Okubadejo, Associate Vice President for Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Compliance, Georgetown University
The past six years have been an extraordinarily tumultuous time in higher education. The immediate future appears to hold even more uncertainty, particularly regarding the myriad of legal issues and challenges facing higher education. It is at this moment that the value and benefit of being a part of an association like NACUA becomes crystal clear. It is a community of the brightest, most talented, collegial, and dedicated professionals that supports you through these chaotic times and also provides access to continuously updated information and developments to help you navigate them. I am grateful to be a part of NACUA!
—Art Lee, Chief Campus Counsel, Stony Brook University
When I joined the Emory University legal office twenty-five years ago, family and friends asked “why does a university need a lawyer?” They don’t ask now. Today, legal challenges are impacting colleges and universities in fundamental ways. Higher ed lawyers rise to meet these challenges every day, and NACUA – and the NACUA community – have never been more needed.
—Steve Sencer, Counsel, Ropes & Gray LLP
I view my membership in NACUA as foundational to my work. As a solo practitioner, I am incredibly grateful for the sense of community it provides, offering me both mentorship and access to high-level legal analysis from industry experts. Given the unprecedented pace of federal regulatory changes–likely setting a new precedent for years to come—NACUA’s ability to track litigation and case law is indispensable. I am so grateful for this community and the timely updates that keep my practice sharp and informed.
—Janelle Ramsel, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary to the Board of Trustees, Regis University
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