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Accolades
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The Pillsbury legal team demonstrates exceptional expertise in the higher education sector, offering in-depth knowledge of the unique legal challenges faced by academic institutions. They are exceptional at navigating complex issues related to regulatory compliance, accreditation, faculty and student rights, and institutional governance. Their proactive approach ensures that universities and colleges stay ahead of legal risks while fostering an environment of compliance and inclusivity. ’
‘William Sullivan and Jeff Gans (both DC office) are exceptional attorneys who invest in understanding institutions to better understand the values and goals specific to each institution - tailoring their advice, when possible, to those individual values and goals. William is fantastic at issue spotting and talking through current challenges, and Jeff has a deep expertise in public-private partnerships, university developments, and building and construction.'
‘My organization has worked and continues to work with Jeff Gans on a complex development project. He provides sophisticated counsel while also being pragmatic. He is also very responsive and feels like a member of the team.’
Key clients
- Stanford University
- New York University
- University of Kansas
- University of Kansas head men’s basketball coach, Bill E. Self
- Pacific Lutheran University, et al. (60 institutions across the United States)
- George Washington University
- University of Chicago
- Abilene Christian University
- Wichita State University
- The Regents of the University of California
Work highlights
Lawyers
Practice head
Jacob Sorensen; Jeffrey P. Metzler
Other key lawyers
Jeffrey Gans; William Sullivan