Higher Education Law Today with Mary Ann McGrail, J.D., Ph.D.

This workshop covers the basics of higher education law and recent important legal developments impacting institutions of higher education, such as the Supreme Court’s invalidation of affirmative action programs in college admissions. Participants will get an overview of relevant federal and state law and an in-depth look at issues such as campus speech and the First Amendment, changing policy and regulations governing higher education, and cybersecurity and mandated privacy protections. Using a case study, attendees will discuss and work through some of the significant challenges facing higher education leaders today.

- Event Info -

Registration includes participation in the 2.5 hour workshop, access to the blog, “Security Issues for Institutions of Higher Education,” for one year, and a free 20-minute consultation with Dr. McGrail on a legal issue relevant to the registrant’s work following the workshop (dates and times to be arranged).

**Spots are limited for this HERS Just-in-Time Leadership Workshop, so reserve* yours today.**

*Registrants’ seats in this workshop are not reserved until the registration form has been completed and payment has been received.

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- ABOUT THE FACILITATOR -

Mary Ann McGrail is an attorney in Washington, DC practicing in the fields of higher education law and international law. She has worked in the field of higher education for over forty years, as an academic and legal practitioner and is author of the blog “Security Issues for Institutions of Higher Education.” Admitted to practice in DC, MD and NY, and to the Supreme Court Bar, she is Co-Chair of the DC Bar International Law Community, on the Executive Committee of the Lieber Society of the American Society of International Law (ASIL), and Co-Chair of the Intellectual Property Group at ASIL as well as head of international humanitarian law programs of the American Red Cross for the National Capital region. She holds a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and a Ph.D. from Harvard University in English literature. She is admitted to practice in DC, MD, NY and to the Supreme Court of the United States.

- What participants learn -

During this workshop, participants will delve into the following key topics:

• Basics of higher education law
• Recent important legal developments, including the Supreme Court’s invalidation of affirmative action programs in college admissions
• Overview of relevant federal and state laws
• In-depth exploration of issues such as campus speech and the First Amendment
• Changing policy and regulations governing higher education
• Cybersecurity and mandated privacy protections

Through the use of a compelling case study, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussions and work through some of the significant challenges facing higher education leaders today.

- Who should attend -

This workshop is ideal for institutional leaders at any level who are seeking to stay informed about the latest legal landscape in higher education and understand how to navigate potential challenges effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with peers in the field. Reserve your spot today by registering below!

- how "higher ed law today" supports our mission -

The world is changing faster and faster. To help higher education leaders and their institutions keep pace, it is essential that HERS provide supplemental programming to address new challenges and opportunities as they arise. Ultimately, by embracing change, institutions of higher learning can provide a safer environment for their students while contributing more value to society at large.