McGuireWoods LLP

The education industry team at McGuireWoods LLP leverages its team members’ longstanding experience in the sector to handle high-stakes federal investigations, crisis response, and enforcement actions, as well as advising on civil rights and student-conduct litigation. Its work in the Title IX, discrimination, and DEI space is also noted. Farnaz Thompson co-chairs the team from Washington DC, representing clients involved in complex government investigations. In Chicago, Sarah Wake co-chairs the group with an emphasis on matters involving diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges. For issues involving non-profit and tax-exempt status, Michele McKinnon, also in Richmond, is the go-to. In DC, Jack White is recommended for work with private K-12 institutions and has particular experience supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities.