Tanya helps education clients navigate complex issues so they can focus on their mission: student education.
In addition to her 14 years of corporate law experience – both at large law firms and in-house – clients appreciate Tanya’s perspective and practical approach to legal matters after serving as the first general counsel for a large community college. As former general counsel of a League for Innovation college, she understands the operational aspects at institutions of higher learning and how these day-to-day demands intersect with legal risk, compliance and governance. Colleges, universities and other education clients rely on Tanya as a well-rounded and experienced legal and business partner when faced with issues such as:
- Clery Act
- Title IX
- Title IV
- Union contracts
- Tenure disputes
- Accreditation
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Reductions in force (RIF) and separation agreements
- European Union General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR)
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Business operations and board governance
Tanya helps educators large and small with proactive training and executive-level handbooks, internal reviews and checklists, First Amendment policies, and safety/security best practices, among other matters. She enjoys positioning clients for success, whether mitigating risk through training, streamlining best practices, or finding a way forward through investigation or litigation.