Hecker Fink LLP fields a growing education team with a range of government experience, regularly handling a range of matters including employment, student misconduct, Title VI, Title IX, and athletics issues. Team head Gabrielle Tenzer, in New York, represents high profile higher education institutions in complex litigation and pre-litigation matters. ‘Gifted lawyer’ Marshall Miller, also in New York, joined the team in March 2025 from the Department of Justice, advising clients in relation to government inquiries and sensitive internal investigations. In Los Angeles, Mack Jenkins joined the team in February 2025 from the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, and is recommended for his ’deep expertise’.
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Testimonials
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- 'Hecker has a fantastic line up of qualified lawyers with deep experience.'
- 'Marshall Miller is a gifted lawyer who balances knowledge of the facts and the law with a sophisticated eye to strategy and outcomes.'
- 'Nationally leading, deep expertise in DOJ investigations, including in the higher education and health care industries. Excellent resource for situational awareness for GCs. Great 360-degree reviews of legal developments, presented in a concise and focused way.'
- 'Marshall Miller has deep expertise in DOJ investigations; his strategic guidance is highly valuable.'
- 'Mack Jenkins has deep expertise in USAO matters across California.'
- 'The team at Hecker Fink is super smart, practical, and efficient. They look at the big picture and anticipate challenges. At the same time, they are responsive to client input and consistently operate in accordance with client priorities.'
Key clients
- Columbia University
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Work highlights
Representing Columbia University in a First Amendment and breach of contract suit filed by eight current and former Columbia students.
Representing Columbia University in connection with an action brought by three graduate students for alleged discrimination by the University in their disciplinary proceedings.
Representing Albert Einstein College of Medicine and related defendants in connection with a suit brought by a faculty member at Einstein alleging claims under Title IX, New York State and New York City Human Rights Laws, and contract, quasi-contract, and tort claims.
Practice head
Gabrielle Tenzer
Other key lawyers
Marshall Miller; Mack Jenkins