Eversheds Sutherland

The Eversheds Sutherland education team has longstanding experience in the sector, handling highly-contested matters for large school districts nationally as well as acting for state governments. The team also works with prominent public and private colleges, investors in higher education, and companies operating in the sector. Rocco Testani, in Atlanta, co-heads the firm’s global litigation offering and leads the education sector team, representing state and government officials in school finance matters. In Washington DC, Stanley Freeman advises educational institutions on regulatory compliance matters, strategic issues, and licensure and accreditation. Also in the Atlanta team, Stacey McGavin Mohr has particular experience in civil rights matters as well as education-funding litigation, Anthony Del Giudice is a key name for matters regarding college athletics, and Lee Peifer is also a key name.