Higher Education
Higher Education
For more than 85 years, Bass, Berry & Sims has provided higher education institutions with sophisticated and effective counsel to navigate the legal challenges and regulatory scrutiny unique to academic organizations. The Higher Education Industry Group is led by the former general counsel for a large private research university and unites attorneys with a broad variety of experience who understand the distinct issues facing the higher education industry and are ready to partner with the institution to deliver effective legal advice. The firm has deep experience representing higher education institutions in the public, private, religious, and academic medical sectors.
Our multidisciplinary team provides a full range of services to address the specific needs and objectives of the higher education industry, with an intensive focus on the following:
- Assisting with the “Business” of the University
- Faculty Affairs
- Protecting & Commercializing Technology & Research
- Student Affairs
In addition, the team leverages the firm’s deep experience in an array of legal areas to represent and counsel clients in matters related to:
- Labor and employment
- Transactions and technology licensing
- Data breach and data privacy
- Regulatory compliance
- Internal investigations
- Litigation
- Healthcare
- Public finance and bond issuance
- Employee benefits
- Public safety and risk management
For more than 85 years, Bass, Berry & Sims has provided higher education institutions with sophisticated and effective counsel to navigate the legal challenges and regulatory scrutiny unique to academic organizations. The Higher Education Industry Group is led by the former general counsel for a large private research university and unites attorneys with a broad variety of experience who understand the distinct issues facing the higher education industry and are ready to partner with the institution to deliver effective legal advice. The firm has deep experience representing higher education institutions in the public, private, religious, and academic medical sectors.
Our multidisciplinary team provides a full range of services to address the specific needs and objectives of the higher education industry, with an intensive focus on the following:
- Assisting with the “Business” of the University
- Faculty Affairs
- Protecting & Commercializing Technology & Research
- Student Affairs
In addition, the team leverages the firm’s deep experience in an array of legal areas to represent and counsel clients in matters related to:
- Labor and employment
- Transactions and technology licensing
- Data breach and data privacy
- Regulatory compliance
- Internal investigations
- Litigation
- Healthcare
- Public finance and bond issuance
- Employee benefits
- Public safety and risk management
Experience
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We successfully represented Arkansas State University (A-State) in a trademark dispute with Chattanooga Professional Soccer Management LLC (Chattanooga Soccer). On...
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We advised hospitals, research institutions, life sciences companies, and Institutional Review Boards on the collection, use, and sharing of data...
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We advise a public university system on compliance with the rules associated with grants and contracts from NIH, NSF, and...
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We counseled a major research university with all regulatory and contracting aspects of a multi-national investigator-initiated clinical trial.
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We successfully represented a private university in a misconduct case filed by a former student alleging gender bias in violation...
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We represented O’More College of Design in its merger with Belmont University. This transaction brings a design program to Belmont...
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We served as lead healthcare regulatory counsel to Ardent Health Services in its acquisition of East Texas Medical Center Regional...
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We represented Vanderbilt University as bond counsel in the issuance of approximately $140 million in revenue bonds by Metro Nashville's...
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Obtained favorable resolution for a private university to potentially volatile allegations asserted by opposing counsel. The plaintiff alleged religious discrimination...
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We have served as both bond counsel and underwriter's counsel in approximately $500 million of financings for nonprofit colleges and...
Experience
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We successfully represented Arkansas State University (A-State) in a trademark dispute with Chattanooga Professional Soccer Management LLC (Chattanooga Soccer). On...
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We advised hospitals, research institutions, life sciences companies, and Institutional Review Boards on the collection, use, and sharing of data...
-
We advise a public university system on compliance with the rules associated with grants and contracts from NIH, NSF, and...
-
We counseled a major research university with all regulatory and contracting aspects of a multi-national investigator-initiated clinical trial.
-
We successfully represented a private university in a misconduct case filed by a former student alleging gender bias in violation...
-
We represented O’More College of Design in its merger with Belmont University. This transaction brings a design program to Belmont...
-
We served as lead healthcare regulatory counsel to Ardent Health Services in its acquisition of East Texas Medical Center Regional...
-
We represented Vanderbilt University as bond counsel in the issuance of approximately $140 million in revenue bonds by Metro Nashville's...
-
Obtained favorable resolution for a private university to potentially volatile allegations asserted by opposing counsel. The plaintiff alleged religious discrimination...
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We have served as both bond counsel and underwriter's counsel in approximately $500 million of financings for nonprofit colleges and...
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Total Professionals: 17
Publications
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Audrey Anderson Offers Next Steps for Universities Following Supreme Court Affirmative Action RulingAugust 7, 2023 | Campus / Times Higher Education
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July 3, 2023 | Firm Publication
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November 14, 2022 | Firm Publication
Past Events
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January 6-8, 2023 | New Orleans, LouisianaAmerican Economic Association ASSA Annual Meeting
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November 21, 2019 | Washington, D.C.Bass, Berry & Sims
Media Mentions & Firm News
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March 21, 2024 | Firm News
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February 28, 2024 | Bloomberg Law Podcast
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February 12, 2024 | Bloomberg Law Podcast
Publications
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Audrey Anderson Offers Next Steps for Universities Following Supreme Court Affirmative Action RulingAugust 7, 2023 | Campus / Times Higher Education
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July 3, 2023 | Firm Publication
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November 14, 2022 | Firm Publication
Past Events
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January 6-8, 2023 | New Orleans, LouisianaAmerican Economic Association ASSA Annual Meeting
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November 21, 2019 | Washington, D.C.Bass, Berry & Sims
Media Mentions & Firm News
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March 21, 2024 | Firm News
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February 28, 2024 | Bloomberg Law Podcast
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February 12, 2024 | Bloomberg Law Podcast
Contact
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.