Ropes & Gray LLP‘s education practice has particular strengths in corporate and finance matters from endowments and student aid to employee benefit programs and charitable giving. The team also stands out for its expertise in academic medicine, research and healthcare, representing academic medical centers in both contentious and non-contentious matters. Practice head Kendi Ozmon specializes in advising universities on the tax aspect of grants, gifts and the commercialization of research. Employee benefits expert Ellen Benson is a go-to for universities developing their employee retirement, health and welfare plans. Mike Mcgrath concentrates his practice on the intersection of healthcare and education, handling public finance, M&A, reorganizations and Title IV issues. All lawyers mentioned are based in Boston.
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Lawyers

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Stephen Sencer

Practice head

Kendi Ozmon

Other key lawyers

Ellen Benson; Mike Mcgrath