FEATURED PROGRAMS
Wednesday, June 26
1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Welcome & Opening Plenary
Supreme Court Update with Dean Erwin Chemerinsky
The one and only Erwin Chemerinsky kicks off the 2024 Annual Conference with his highly anticipated update on the Supreme Court’s current term, predictions for the following term, and what it all means for colleges and universities and the work of higher education attorneys.
Sponsored by Husch Blackwell LLP
Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean and Jesse H. Choper Distinguished Professor of Law, UC Berkeley School of Law
Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean and Jesse H. Choper Distinguished Professor of Law, UC Berkeley School of Law
Thursday, June 27
11:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Featured Session
The Washington Update: Higher Education & the 2024 Elections
There’s no escaping the increasing politicalization of higher education and the impacts of politics and public policy on colleges and universities. The stakes are higher in this year’s presidential and congressional elections than in recent times. And the outcomes of the 2024 election will likely carry huge policy implications for institutions. Take away an understanding of the current political landscape, public sentiment, and recent and anticipated regulatory developments likely to affect higher education. This is a must-attend session to ensure your effectiveness as an attorney, strategic advisor, and advocate for your institution.
Sponsored by Akerman LLP
Traevena Byrd, Moderator, Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary to the Board, American University
Jonathan Fansmith, Senior Vice President, Government Relations and National Engagement, American Council on Education
Ken Goldstein, Senior Vice President for Survey Research and Institutional Policy, Association of American Universities
Saturday, June 29
11:15 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.
Closing Plenary
Shaping the Future: A.I., Higher Education, and the Law
Generative artificial intelligence is reshaping major elements of society, and higher education is no exception. Attorneys are uniquely positioned to assist their institutions in maximizing the promise and mitigating the potential risks of this emerging technology. Hear from subject matter experts on the opportunities and challenges posed by A.I. – and how college and university lawyers will be called upon to play a crucial role in defining the path forward.
Sponsored by Faegre Drinker Biddle Reath LLP
Ona Alston Dosunmu, Moderator, President & Chief Executive Officer, National Association of College and University Attorneys
Jack Bernard, Associate General Counsel, University of Michigan
John O'Brien, CEO & President, EDUCAUSE
George Siemens, Chief AI Scientist, Human Systems (AI affiliated entity with SNHU)