Focused on education law, Hayley guides higher education clients through compliance, governance and operational issues, including the most complex and sensitive matters of campus life. Hayley has more than 20 years’ experience in education law. Private and public universities and colleges, major research institutions and academic medical centers are just a few of the Higher Education clients relying on her guidance. Hayley understands that rigorous compliance audits, policies and training are the way forward to meeting and exceeding benchmarks in this highly regulated environment. Hayley ensures that the firm’s Education team stays current on numerous statutes impacting the day-to-day of campus life, including: Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, Clery Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, Title IV Federal Student Aid.

Over the last few years, we have assisted more than 20 institutions through change of control processes involving mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. Hayley helps clients navigate the variety of factors that must be weighed and the laws which an institution will need to consider during any type of change of control. This process involves not only corporate transactional expertise, but also specialized knowledge related to receiving required approvals from accrediting agencies and state and federal regulatory authorities.

When disputes arise, Hayley works with clients to map best paths forward. She is a skilled investigator, leading experienced teams through sophisticated analysis and meticulously gathering information on uneasy matters. In litigation, arbitration and mediation, she seeks not only to best position institutions for optimal outcomes, but to close gaps in compliance so as to mitigate future exposure and create best possible student experiences.