Annie works with institutions ranging from small nursing colleges to national research universities and K-12 schools. She serves as primary outside counsel to many clients and also offers a range of in-depth education regulatory advising.
Institutions with and without in-house counsel call Annie to handle specialized and emerging issues, support complex matters, manage emergencies, and provide objective, proactive outside assessments. Her work includes policy development, internal and external regulatory agency investigations, conduct and discrimination matters, accreditation matters, legal compliance audits, and customized training. Annie also helps institutions respond to regulatory investigations and actions (including U.S. Department of Education program reviews), resolve disputes, and proceed through litigation when needed. Annie regularly works with colleges, universities, healthcare systems, and other entities managing the web of legal and regulatory requirements related to merger and acquisition transactions involving education programs. As a member of the firm's AI team, Annie also engages with educational institutions on issues related to artificial intelligence and its implications.
