Boston Bar Association

Join the College & University Section for their annual update on the legislative and regulatory changes that my effect higher education....

Join us once again for the College and University Law Section's Spring Social!...

This annual program provides a comprehensive examination of the key employment law decisions of the past year by federal and state courts and administrative agencies....

This program will provide a forum to discuss the new law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender identity in places of public accommodations and the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Gender Identity Guidance for Public Accommodations. This program will also have a special focus on the impact of this law and guidance on institutions of higher education. Legal perspectives on the new law, the AG’s Guidance and the real implications on campus will be discussed with opportunities provided for questions/answers....

The program will address federal and state law applicable to including protected class restrictions in gifts and scholarships, drafting legally compliant gift terms that honor donor intent and administering restricted gifts....

In an era of ever-growing regulation, this program will provide an overview of approaches to coordinating and facilitating compliance obligations at colleges and universities....

This program will explore these and other issues that can arise in every workplace investigation. The panel will offer their perspectives on how to conduct an investigation that is effective and protective of the interests of both employers and employees....

This program will focus on the legal requirements for federal, state, local and private financial aid, tuition, and scholarship benefits for immigrants to pay for college....

This panel will focus on practical advice about how to assess, review, and negotiate with software-as-service providers....

This seminar will focus on the principal issues that arise for charities in dealing with property taxes....

How to better respond to and investigate Title IX incidents based upon practice suggestions and recommendations discussed by the panelists and participating audience members....

Join us to explore issues regarding navigating the tension between free speech and academic freedom, on the one hand, and campus non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies and principles on the other. Topics will include the fundamental principles of free speech, best practices for balancing multi-faceted interests, and an exploration of leading cases that illustrate these principles....