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Our attorneys have defended postsecondary educational institutions in lawsuits and arbitrations brought by former students in multiple jurisdictions. In these cases, former students often allege misrepresentation and violation of state consumer protection statutes during the recruitment process about topics such as employment opportunities, transferability of credits, financial aid, and educational quality.
Our litigators also have extensive experience advising postsecondary educational institutions facing audits, government investigations, charges brought by regulators, False Claims Act actions, and employee-related litigation.
Our comprehensive understanding of the postsecondary education industry — and, in particular, our experience as to federal and state laws and accreditor standards governing postsecondary educational institutions — permit us to efficiently and effectively evaluate the facts in each case and develop strategies for success.
Across our entire Litigation group, we know how to manage a case to win it — and how to do so in a manner that’s consistent with our clients’ business goals.
Blog Posts
Congress Delivers Two Holiday Gifts for Higher Education: New FAFSA Deadlines and Hazing Reform
False Claims Act Ruling Offers New Grounds for Defending Whistleblower Claims
The Latest on ED’s Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment Rule
Thompson Coburn Releases 2024 Title IX Training Series for Institutions of Higher Education
Department of Education agrees to mass granting of BDR applications to settle lawsuit
Colleges and universities must now report all litigation to the U.S. Department of Education
Midterm 2018 postgame: What the outcome means for higher ed
2016 Borrower Defense Rule now in effect: Free webinars and quick thoughts
Arbitration provisions in enrollment agreements appear to be safe in light of Supreme Court ruling
Private student loan laws: Compliance and consequences
TCLE
Examining Title VI Compliance for Institutions of Higher Education
Responding to Student Borrower Defense to Repayment (BDR) Claims: 2023 Edition
The Higher Education Regulatory Outlook for 2023
ED’s Proposed Borrower Defense to Repayment Rule: A Detailed Examination
ED’s New Title IX Rule: A Careful Review and Suggestions for Public Comment
Responding to Student Borrower Defense to Repayment (BDR) Claims
Protecting the Ever-Increasing Endpoints in Higher Education
Recent Court Decisions in Student Disputes That You Should Know About
Minimizing Litigation Risk As To Student-Related Disputes
News
Thompson Coburn Delivers Title IX Training to the University of Hawai‘i System
Thompson Coburn Grows Higher Ed Practice, Birmingham Team with New Partner Lorrie Hargrove
Thompson Coburn Welcomes 2024 Fall Associates
Scott Goldschmidt Discusses New Title IX Rules
Thompson Coburn Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2024
Bill Bay elected chair of the ABA House of Delegates
Higher ed webinar series provides insider’s look at borrower defense rulemaking
Bill Bay to receive Distinguished Lawyer Award at 2017 Law Day festivities
Bill Bay named a 2016 ‘Excellence in Law’ award winner by St. Louis Magazine
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St. Louis
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Bill Bay represents major corporations in high-stakes litigation nationally and is also at the forefront of leadership in the legal profession as president of the America... Bill Bay represents major corporations in high-stakes litigation nationally... |
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Partner
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Birmingham
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Tres Cleveland's deep experience in the higher education industry enables him to anticipate and support all client needs. Tres Cleveland's deep experience in the higher education industry enables h... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Jeff helps all types of businesses navigate complex litigation, arbitration, class action, regulatory, and transactional matters in venues across the country. Jeff helps all types of businesses navigate complex litigation, arbitration... |
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Associate
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St. Louis
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With previous experience in higher education and secondary school administration and a master's degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education, Stephanie is keenly awar... With previous experience in higher education and secondary school administr... |
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Partner
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Birmingham
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Lorrie Hargrove has honed her skills as a strong litigator since the early '90s, when Alabama's reputation was "tort hell. Lorrie Hargrove has honed her skills as a strong litigator since the early ... |
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Partner
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Birmingham
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As an experienced litigator in the firm's higher education practice group, Brandt Hill defends educational institutions in student and employment litigation and arbitrati... As an experienced litigator in the firm's higher education practice group, ... |
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Associate
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St. Louis
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Eric is an associate in the Firm's business litigation and higher education groups. Eric is an associate in the Firm's business litigation and higher education... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Chris serves as Chair of Thompson Coburn, managing the 800+ person firm and leading the firm's executive and management committees in the execution of its strategic plan. Chris serves as Chair of Thompson Coburn, managing the 800+ person firm and... |
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Associate
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Birmingham
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Anna's litigation background is specifically tailored to the needs of institutions of higher education. Anna's litigation background is specifically tailored to the needs of insti... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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The Chair of Thompson Coburn's Higher Education Practice, Aaron assists institutions to navigate a wide range of complex legal and regulatory matters. The Chair of Thompson Coburn's Higher Education Practice, Aaron assists ins... |
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Law Clerk
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Washington, D.C.
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Joyce focuses on representing higher education institutions in complex litigation and regulatory matters. Joyce focuses on representing higher education institutions in complex liti... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Sonette is a highly experienced litigator and business advisor who counsels corporate clients on all phases of commercial litigation in state and federal courts throughou... Sonette is a highly experienced litigator and business advisor who counsels... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Mark represents clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including the energy, telecommunications and financial services sectors. Mark represents clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including th... |
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Partner
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Birmingham
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Evan's practice primarily relates to higher education litigation, as well as business disputes, product liability and environmental matters, and complex litigation. Evan's practice primarily relates to higher education litigation, as well a... |
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Associate
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Dallas
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Leah Northener is a former charter school general counsel who excels at navigating the complicated world of education law and enabling clients to keep their focus on educ... Leah Northener is a former charter school general counsel who excels at nav... |
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