Hogan & Hartson has one of the nation’s most extensive law practices in the service of universities, colleges, and other organizations in the higher education field. Firm lawyers address nearly every aspect of law pertinent to higher education. Our education team includes lawyers with experience in higher education matters not only at Hogan & Hartson, but also in former positions as university in‑house counsel, administrators and trustees, and as government policy makers.

We represent independent and public universities and colleges located throughout the United States, as well as institutions located in other parts of the world. In fact, Hogan & Hartson has represented every Ivy League institution, many of the flagship state universities, and universities in every region of the United States. We also serve national and other higher education associations, research institutes, affiliated medical centers, foundations that support higher education, organizations in the accreditation field, and education‑focused businesses and investment groups.

Our lawyers work with firm colleagues who are experienced in many areas of law, to provide higher education clients with sophisticated representation and counseling in the full range of their legal affairs. We work closely with in‑house counsel for institutional clients.