National Association of College and University Attorneys Annual Conference
The National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) Annual Conference is a premier event dedicated to addressing legal issues pertinent to higher education institutions. Organized by NACUA, this conference brings together legal professionals, administrators, and scholars to discuss and navigate the complex legal landscape affecting colleges and universities.
The conference covers a wide array of topics, including research misconduct regulations, nonprofit revenue-generating activities, federal tax law developments, and the legal complexities of faculty research abroad. Sessions are designed to provide attendees with insights into current challenges and emerging trends in higher education law.
In addition to informative sessions, the conference offers networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with peers, share experiences, and discuss best practices. Notable speakers from esteemed law firms and academic institutions contribute to the depth and breadth of the program, enhancing the learning experience for all attendees.
This conference is ideal for legal counsel, compliance officers, and administrators within the higher education sector seeking to stay informed about legal developments and to engage with a community of professionals dedicated to the effective practice of higher education law.
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Speakers(22)
Alexander (Sandy) Bilus
Attorney at Saul Ewing LLP
Alexander Bilus is an attorney at Saul Ewing LLP. He spoke on the session 'To Bias or Not to Bias: Capturing Climate without Chilling Speech' at the NACUA 2025 Annual Conference.
Amy Piccola
Attorney at Saul Ewing LLP
Amy Piccola is an attorney at Saul Ewing LLP. She spoke on the session 'Labor & Employment Law Update' at the NACUA 2025 Annual Conference.
Benjamin D. Wanger
Partner at BakerHostetler
Benjamin Wanger is a partner at BakerHostetler. He presented at the NACUA 2025 Annual Conference.
Benjamin E. Stockman
Partner at Venable LLP
Benjamin Stockman is a partner at Venable LLP. He attended the NACUA 2025 Annual Conference.
Brian M. Boynton
Partner at WilmerHale
Brian Boynton is a partner at WilmerHale. He participated in the discussion group 'DOJ Civil Rights Fraud Initiative' at the NACUA 2025 Annual Conference.
Catharine Bond Hill
Senior Advisor at Ithaka S+R
Catharine Bond Hill is a senior advisor at Ithaka S+R. She spoke at a featured session alongside Timothy Lynch at the NACUA 2025 Annual Conference.
Christopher Armstrong
Attorney at Holland & Knight
Christopher Armstrong is an attorney at Holland & Knight, specializing in congressional investigations. He presented on the increasing legislative scrutiny of universities at the NACUA 2025 Annual Conference.
Christopher S. Lockman
Attorney at Verrill
Christopher Lockman is an attorney at Verrill, focusing on employee benefits law. He spoke on the session 'Employee Benefits: Keeping Compliant in an Evolving Environment' at the NACUA 2025 Annual Conference.
Doreen S. Martin
Partner at Venable LLP
Doreen Martin is a partner at Venable LLP. She attended the NACUA 2025 Annual Conference.
Gina Maisto Smith
Chair, Institutional Response Group at Cozen O'Connor
Gina Maisto Smith is the Chair of the Institutional Response Group at Cozen O'Connor. She spoke on the sessions 'Navigating Title IX and Clery Issues at Academic Medical Centers with Patience and Scalpel-like Precision' and 'The Intersection of Title VI and Protected Speech: Implications for Student Conduct and Student Affairs Responses' at the NACUA 2025 Annual Conference.
James D. Taylor, Jr.
Attorney at Saul Ewing LLP
James Taylor is an attorney at Saul Ewing LLP. He spoke on the session 'An Enterprise Risk Management Approach to High-Risk Student Activities' at the NACUA 2025 Annual Conference.
Jennifer Morgan Becnel-Guzzo
Attorney at Saul Ewing LLP
Jennifer Becnel-Guzzo is an attorney at Saul Ewing LLP. She spoke on the session 'Anatomy of a Faculty Disciplinary Hearing' at the NACUA 2025 Annual Conference.
Jesse L. Krohn
Attorney at Saul Ewing LLP
Jesse Krohn is an attorney at Saul Ewing LLP. She spoke on the session 'Integrated Health Services (Counseling, Health Services, and Wellness): Do's and Don'ts for Your Institution' at the NACUA 2025 Annual Conference.
Kathryn Doyle
Attorney at Saul Ewing LLP
Kathryn Doyle is an attorney at Saul Ewing LLP. She spoke on the session 'You Thought You Owned It; They Might Have Stolen It; And a Medley of Inventorship Kerfuffles' at the NACUA 2025 Annual Conference.
Kendi E. Ozmon
Partner at Ropes & Gray LLP
Kendi Ozmon is a partner at Ropes & Gray LLP, specializing in higher education and tax law. She spoke on the panel 'Current Developments in Federal Tax Law' at the NACUA 2025 Annual Conference.
Lisa Brown
Partner at WilmerHale
Lisa Brown is a partner at WilmerHale. She co-led the discussion 'Unpacking Higher Education Policy Developments for Lawyers' at the NACUA 2025 Annual Conference.
Mark Barnes
Partner at Ropes & Gray LLP
Mark Barnes is a partner at Ropes & Gray LLP, specializing in higher education and health care law. He spoke on the panel 'Major Changes to Research Misconduct Regulations Stemming From the September 2024 ORI Final Rule' at the NACUA 2025 Annual Conference.
Michael (Mike) McGrath
Partner at Ropes & Gray LLP
Michael McGrath is a partner at Ropes & Gray LLP, focusing on higher education and health care law. He presented on the panel 'Nonprofit Revenue Generating Commercial Activity' at the NACUA 2025 Annual Conference.
Minal M. Caron
Counsel at Ropes & Gray LLP
Minal Caron is counsel at Ropes & Gray LLP, focusing on health care and higher education law. She moderated the panel 'Navigating Legal Complexities of Faculty Research Abroad: Compliance, Security and Training' at the NACUA 2025 Annual Conference.
Nathan Adams
Attorney at Holland & Knight
Nathan Adams is an attorney at Holland & Knight, focusing on litigation. He covered legal issues facing religious and church-affiliated organizations in higher education at the NACUA 2025 Annual Conference.
Stephen D. Sencer
Counsel at Ropes & Gray LLP
Stephen Sencer is counsel at Ropes & Gray LLP, specializing in higher education and health care law. He co-presented 'Research Lexicon: An Overview of University Research' at the NACUA 2025 Annual Conference and received the NACUA Distinguished Service Award.
Timothy G. Lynch
Vice President and General Counsel at University of Michigan
Timothy Lynch is the Vice President and General Counsel at the University of Michigan. He spoke at a featured session alongside Catharine Bond Hill at the NACUA 2025 Annual Conference and began his term as Chair of NACUA's Board of Directors on June 25, 2025.
Event Details
- Date
- June 22-25, 2025
- 4 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Seattle, United States
- Seattle Convention Center
- Audience
- Legal professionals, administrators, and scholars in higher education