The Higher Education Legal Conference is an annual event organized by the Boston Bar Association (BBA) that brings together college and university in-house legal departments, administrators, and firm practitioners to discuss the complex legal needs of higher education institutions in a changing world.
The conference covers a range of key topics pertinent to the higher education sector, including student affairs, labor and employment, regulatory issues, intellectual property, internal governance, and tax matters. Attendees engage in discussions and sessions designed to address the evolving challenges faced by educational institutions.
In addition to informative sessions, the event offers practical opportunities for networking among peers, providing a platform for professionals to connect and share insights. The conference also features notable speakers who are experts in their respective fields, contributing valuable perspectives to the discourse.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals working within or alongside higher education institutions, including in-house counsel, administrators, and private practitioners. Attending provides a unique opportunity to stay informed about current legal trends affecting the education sector and to collaborate with colleagues facing similar challenges.
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Speakers(27)
Abra Francois
General Counsel & Vice President of Legal Affairs at Curry College
Abra Francois serves as General Counsel & Vice President of Legal Affairs at Curry College, overseeing the institution's legal matters.
Alexandra A. Mitropoulos
Senior Counsel at Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP
Alexandra A. Mitropoulos is Senior Counsel at Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP, focusing on labor and employment law.
Alyssa Cherubino
Associate Counsel at University of Massachusetts
Alyssa Cherubino serves as Associate Counsel at the University of Massachusetts, focusing on legal issues affecting the university system.
Andrea Joy Campbell
Attorney General at Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Andrea Joy Campbell serves as the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, leading the state's legal affairs and representing its citizens in various legal matters.
Angela W. Guo
Counsel at WilmerHale LLP
Angela W. Guo serves as Counsel at WilmerHale LLP, specializing in regulatory and government affairs.
Ann Mizner-McKay
Director of Risk Services and Assistant General Counsel at Northeastern University
Ann Mizner-McKay is the Director of Risk Services and Assistant General Counsel at Northeastern University, managing risk and legal issues.
B. Stephanie Siegmann
Partner at Hinckley Allen LLP
B. Stephanie Siegmann is a Partner at Hinckley Allen LLP, specializing in white-collar criminal defense and government investigations.
Brian LeBlanc
Supervisory Special Agent at Federal Bureau of Investigation (Boston Division)
Brian LeBlanc is a Supervisory Special Agent at the FBI's Boston Division, overseeing investigations related to national security.
Brigid Harrington
Senior Attorney at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Brigid Harrington is a Senior Attorney at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, specializing in insurance coverage and litigation.
Dan H. Berger
Partner at Green & Spiegel
Dan H. Berger is a Partner at Green & Spiegel, specializing in immigration law and advising clients on complex immigration issues.
David A. Bunis
Senior Counsel at Cloherty & Steinberg LLP
David A. Bunis is Senior Counsel at Cloherty & Steinberg LLP, specializing in complex civil litigation.
Denise Barton
Chief Deputy General Counsel at University of Massachusetts
Denise Barton is the Chief Deputy General Counsel at the University of Massachusetts, providing legal oversight and counsel for the university system.
Dr. Ronald Schouten, MD, JD
Director at Massachusetts General Hospital
Dr. Ronald Schouten, MD, JD, is the Director at Massachusetts General Hospital, focusing on forensic psychiatry and legal medicine.
Elizabeth J. McEvoy
Partner at Epstein Becker Green, P.C.
Elizabeth J. McEvoy is a Partner at Epstein Becker Green, P.C., focusing on healthcare and life sciences law.
Gerard J. Cedrone
Deputy State Solicitor at Office of the Attorney General
Gerard J. Cedrone is the Deputy State Solicitor at the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General, providing legal counsel and representation in appellate matters.
Jeffrey J. Nolan
Partner at Holland & Knight
Jeffrey J. Nolan is a Partner at Holland & Knight, specializing in education law and campus safety.
Katherine Dirks
Chief State Trial Counsel at Office of the Attorney General
Katherine Dirks is the Chief State Trial Counsel at the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General, overseeing significant litigation on behalf of the state.
Kathleen E. Dion
Partner at Robinson & Cole LLP
Kathleen E. Dion is a Partner at Robinson & Cole LLP, focusing on business litigation and intellectual property disputes.
Mark McPherson
Principal at Choate Hall & Stewart LLP
Mark McPherson is a Principal at Choate Hall & Stewart LLP, focusing on intellectual property law.
Michael McGrath
Partner at Ropes and Gray
Michael McGrath is a Partner at Ropes and Gray, specializing in corporate law and mergers and acquisitions.
Michael R. Perry
Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Michael R. Perry is a Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, focusing on insurance coverage and litigation.
Michelle Pascucci
State Trial Counsel at Office of the Attorney General
Michelle Pascucci serves as State Trial Counsel at the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General, managing significant trial cases for the state.
Sandra Torres
Senior Counsel and Chief Advisor – Global at Northeastern University
Sandra Torres serves as Senior Counsel and Chief Advisor – Global at Northeastern University, managing international legal affairs for the institution.
Stephanie Charles
Associate General Counsel at Boston College
Stephanie Charles serves as Associate General Counsel at Boston College, handling a range of legal matters for the institution.
Susan Church
Chief Operating Officer and Legal Advisor at Office for Refugees & Immigrants
Susan Church is the Chief Operating Officer and Legal Advisor at the Office for Refugees & Immigrants, overseeing operations and providing legal guidance.
Tejal Patel
Associate Counsel at University of Massachusetts
Tejal Patel serves as Associate Counsel at the University of Massachusetts, focusing on legal matters affecting the university community.
Vanessa A. Arslanian
State Trial Counsel at Office of the Attorney General
Vanessa A. Arslanian serves as State Trial Counsel at the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General, handling complex legal cases for the state.
Event Details
- Date
- March 19, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Boston, United States
- UMASS Club
- Audience
- Legal professionals in higher education
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