Our business attorneys have represented numerous New England-based colleges, universities, independent schools, educational organizations, and other nonprofit organizations in a range of transactional matters, including mergers, acquisitions, financings, tax-exempt financings, and commercial contract negotiations.

Whether you are considering a strategic investment to fund an endowment, a merger with another institution, purchasing cutting-edge technology to improve the classroom experience, or signing a contract with an important vendor, we will supply leadership and timely, practical advice to minimize risk and help you meet your goals. We take particular pride in providing practical, real-time business counseling, drawing upon the wide range of situations and circumstances we have encountered in our careers advising clients in the field of education.

Representative Experience

We serve as outside general counsel to Bates College, providing advice to the Board of Trustees and Administration on issues relating to risk, Title IX compliance, student discipline, student accommodations, other academic and student affairs matters, employment, immigration, intellectual property, and other matters. We have also advised Bates on construction-related matters including contract review and resolution of claims.

Bates College Outside General Counsel