Voices of the NACUA Community
The National Association of College and University Attorneys member institutions span all corners of the United States, and individual members come from a diverse range of backgrounds and practice areas.
Joining the association offers a number of valuable benefits and also provides access to a network of over 5,000 higher education attorneys. For those practicing higher education law, this community itself is an invaluable resource. Hear from actual NACUA members about how they have benefited from membership.
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Higher education transforms society by vesting the next generation with critical thinking skills and technical knowledge; preparing the nation’s professionals; advancing scientific and medical knowledge; improving public health; eroding societal barriers; building industry; promoting robust discourse; breeding new ideas, works, and inventions; igniting social movements; and strengthening local communities. As higher education attorneys, we have a horizontal view of the incredible things that happen every single day on college campuses. Through our work, our imprint is on all of these amazing initiatives. What more of a privilege could there be than to represent colleges and universities?
—Holly Peterson, Counsel, Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC
Being a NACUA member and higher education attorney for me have always been about making a deliberate choice to engage in service on behalf of education and the pursuit of knowledge for the betterment of all. I feel privileged to get to wake up each morning and engage with clients and colleagues who are smart, curious, and share a common set of core values. Things are more challenging now than ever, but with that challenge comes both urgency and purpose. There’s no better place than NACUA to create the community and relationships that help us all work toward that purpose.
—Josh Richards, Co-Chair, Higher Education Practice Group, Saul Ewing LLP
With NACUA, I am never alone in navigating difficult moments or responding to major changes. NACUA quickly assembles experts to present during free briefings for members in response to breaking news, setting all members up for success. NACUANET provides a forum for information sharing and offers to meet offline. Through NACUA I’ve met lifelong friends, colleagues, and mentors; I’ve benefitted from their kindness and expertise for my entire career, and I’m so grateful.
—Andrea Stagg, Director of Consulting Services, Grand River Solutions, Inc.
Being a higher education attorney means you are the legal counselor and sounding board to the university’s administrative staff and (depending on your position) board of directors. As such, you have the opportunity to help your client reach their strategic goals as efficiently as possible and in a manner that lowers risk and maximizes gains. Your eyes and ears see and hear issues in a different light, anticipating pitfalls and opportunities your clients do not see, enabling you to be a trusted and reliable source for those who make major decisions on behalf of the university.
—Darron Farha, Vice President and General Counsel, Valparaiso University
Become a NACUA Member
Join NACUA to connect, learn, and lead with fellow higher education attorneys shaping policy, practice, and impact nationwide together today.