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Growing up and attending Serra High School in San Mateo, California, Greg Rolen had two pieces of trivia he could deploy at any party. The first is his high school teammate, Barry Bonds, who once dropped a wide-open touchdown pass when they both were stars of the football team. The second is slightly more difficult […]

Kate Peterson knows that she can handle any challenge that comes her way as the deputy general counsel for litigation and employment law at Brown University. In March 2020, Peterson was diagnosed with breast cancer—her surgery was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, when facing a complex legal matter or when something throws her […]

Tatiana Small’s work sits at the intersection of law, education, and equity, where the stakes are measured not only in legal outcomes but in the long-term trajectories of students and families. As general counsel for Ednovate, she works as both a legal strategist, ensuring that a complex and highly regulated educational environment remains aligned with […]

Paul Meggett arrived at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County at a moment when the institution was leaning decisively into its future. Founded in the early 1960s and opened to students in 1966, UMBC has always defined itself differently from its peers. Built during a period of social upheaval, the university forged an identity rooted […]

At the heart of Washington, D.C., blocks from the White House, George Washington University is a beacon of academic excellence, research innovation, and civic engagement. With its roots stretching back to 1821, the institution has evolved into a dynamic and multifaceted university that attracts students from across the globe. Nestled in the nation’s capital, GW […]

When General Counsel Paul Meggett left Appalachian State University earlier this year for another opportunity, the legal department continued to function thanks to the tenacity and dedication of the remaining team. That team includes associate general counsel Meghan Wills, who says that Meggett is missed but that the university’s legal department is in great hands. […]

Ask the average person in Kentucky who the University of Kentucky belongs to, and you’ll be sure to get various answers. Some people will say the school belongs to the students, the faculty and staff, or the government. Yet, the correct answer is that the University of Kentucky belongs to the people of Kentucky. In […]

Education is often heralded as the cornerstone of human progress, embodying the collective aspirations for personal and societal advancement. In this regard, the role of assessment tools designed to gauge educational outcomes cannot be overstated. Education Testing Service (ETS) is an essential player in this domain, offering various measurement and credentialing solutions that serve as […]

Marc Fried, the general counsel at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, is crucial in steering the institution toward its mission of inclusivity and expanded educational access. His multifaceted legal background, cultivated in the dynamic landscapes of large cities, positions him strategically to not only respond to the legal needs of the university but also to […]

Dionne Tunstall Jenkins, the general counsel at Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools, stands at the forefront of ensuring a conducive educational environment by navigating legal complexities. With a distinguished background in law and a deep-rooted commitment to education, Jenkins’s tenure spans over a decade, marked by significant contributions to the district’s legal framework and leadership development […]