O'Melveny
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The interdisciplinary education team at O'Melveny takes on a range of litigation, regulatory matters, and investigations for clients in the higher education space. Its areas of expertise include Title IX cases, athletics-related matters, and Title VI litigation. Matt Cowan co-heads the practice from Los Angeles and is recommended for sensitive internal investigations, federal and state enforcement agency inquiries, and related criminal and civil litigation. Jennifer Sokoler, practice co-head in New York, focuses on defending institutional clients in lawsuits involving sexual misconduct, student speech policies, and campus security. Apalla Chopra remains a key name in the Los Angeles team, drawing on labor and employment law expertise to support clients in complex Title IX and Clery Act investigations, as well as an increasing volume of work related to Title VI matters.
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Key clients
- Barnard College
- Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, and Utah State Universities
Work highlights
Representing The Regents of the University of California in a congressional investigation into allegations of antisemitism on campuses.