McGuireWoods LLP
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Government investigations, Title IV compliance, civil rights and education-related labor and employment matters, covering faculty members and student-athletes are some of the core areas of practice of the broad education group at McGuireWoods LLP. The firm routinely assists higher education institutions, K-12 schools, academic medical centers but also presidents and coaches, especially is contract negotiations. Washington DC-based Farnaz Thompson leads the department and handles litigation and investigations before federal agencies. Another highlighted contact is Chicago-based Sarah Wake, who handles both contentious and advisory mandates, and Virginia-based Michele McKinnon, who specializes in assisting universities and their affiliated foundations on tax and planned giving matters. Insurance recovery expert Shelby Guilbert in Atlanta is also noted.
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Testimonials
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- 'They have lawyers who can handle almost anything.'
- 'Michele McKinnon is the best non profit lawyer that I know.'
Key clients
- University of Arizona
- Arizona State University
Work highlights
Represented Oberlin College, and former Vice President and Dean of Students of Oberlin, Dr. Meredith Raimondo, in a complex bad faith insurance coverage lawsuit against four insurers.