Profile
Phil, co-chair of the firm's higher education practice, is a trusted advisor and advocate who provides counseling and representation to colleges and universities throughout the United States on a variety of legal issues.
Phil's practical advice reflects his more than 25 years of experience in the field, taking account of not only the legal considerations, but also the financial, operational and public relations implications of particular circumstances at both private and public institutions. His experience includes all major areas of higher education law, including:
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Phil has represented institutions in connection with the negotiation, drafting and review of a wide range of contractual arrangements common to colleges and universities, including:
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Phil has served as transactional counsel in connection with mergers, acquisitions, affiliations and spin-offs involving colleges, universities, and other tax-exempt organizations. He has also represented numerous institutions in connection with federal and state regulatory compliance investigations and reviews, including Title IV program reviews and governmental investigations pertaining to relationships with lenders, affinity card issuers, student health insurance issuers and other vendors.
An active participant in the National Association of College and University Attorneys, Phil has served in several roles, including as a member of the Annual Conference Planning Committee for several years. He has served as a guest lecturer at Syracuse University and the Syracuse University College of Law, and as an adjunct faculty member at University College of Syracuse University.
