The academic year may be winding down, but federal grants and contracts continue to pose major challenges for colleges and universities. The Trump Administration has put research funding under a spotlight, greatly affecting the sponsored projects ecosystem within higher education.  As the situation evolves, additional developments emerge from the administration, and litigation winds through the courts, campus counsel are called upon to address a high volume of questions about federal award termination, administrative appeals, litigation, and certifications, among others. Given the various stakeholders and fundamental institutional interests in play, it is now imperative that counsel advise and assist institutional leaders in developing communication strategies around these issues.    

Please join us for this two-hour webinar in which three experienced practitioners will cover topics to aid counsel in advising clients and advocating for the interests of the institutional research enterprise, including: 

• Distinctions between federal grants and contracts;
• Overview of grant and contract terminations, including considerations for the awardee;
• Considerations and strategies regarding administrative appeals, litigation, and certifications; and
• Discussion of communication strategies to consider on your campus.

Who Should Attend? 

This webinar will be of interest to college and university counsel who advise research clients, and/or advise on federal awards, as well as campus administrators with responsibilities related to this area of the law.   

Note: This webinar is an in-depth expansion of content initially presented in a briefing titled “The First 100 Days | Federal Grants: What Counsel Need to Know Today” that was presented on April 11, 2025.