Thompson Coburn’s Birmingham office, established in 2024, houses experienced attorneys who dedicate a majority of their time to serving institutions of higher education. Our practitioners in the higher education group have extensive experience managing litigation, legal and policy matters for postsecondary institutions and include individuals who have worked in-house at colleges and universities. We are fully and intentionally committed to serving higher education.
Our team also has significant litigation experience, including in the areas of business disputes, appellate practice, product liability and environmental matters.
Our attorneys represent public, private non-profit, and proprietary institutions of higher education. Our corporate, regulatory, and litigation services are complimented and enhanced by the firm’s significant lobbying and policy experience in the higher education space. Our attorneys leverage their knowledge and experience to deliver insightful, creative, and efficient legal advice across a wide range of issues, including those involving students, faculty and staff, facilities, academics, governance, and operations. We routinely offer general counsel, compliance, and training services to small and mid-size institutions of higher education, while providing specialized services to large institutions with in-house legal departments.
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Washington, D.C. |
Birmingham |
A former deputy general counsel for a private university, Scott understands the unique challenges that our higher education clients face and how to best help them achieve... A former deputy general counsel for a private university, Scott understands... |
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Partner
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St. Louis |
Birmingham |
The Chair of Thompson Coburn's Higher Education Practice, Aaron assists institutions to navigate a wide range of complex legal and regulatory matters. The Chair of Thompson Coburn's Higher Education Practice, Aaron assists ins... |
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