Profile
Phil is a business attorney and co-chair of the firm's higher education practice.
He provides general counseling and representation to colleges and universities throughout the United States on a variety of legal issues.
Honors & Affiliations
- Listed in:
- The Best Lawyers in America® 2020, Sports Law (listed for more than 5 years)
- New York State Bar Association, Business Law Section
- National Association of College and University Attorneys
Representative Presentations
- "The Lawyer’s Role in Cost Cutting Measures and Revenue Generating Activity in a Time of Budget Restraint," National Association of College and University Attorneys, March 11, 2021
- When Tradition and Climate Collide: Statues, Monuments and Building Names on College and University Campuses”, National Association of College and University Attorneys Annual Conference, June 26, 2019
- "Attorney-Client Privilege in the Committee Setting," National Association of College and University Attorneys Annual Conference, June 24, 2014
Other Activities
- Editorial Board, Journal of College and University Law
- Advisory Board, Syracuse Area Salvation Army
- National Association of College and University Attorneys Annual Conference Organizing Committee
Articles
- Department of Education Releases Proposed Changes to Title IX Regulations
June 24, 2022 - Assessing the Evolving Impact of Victim Rights Law Center et al v. Cardona on College and University Title IX Procedures
October 5, 2021 - New HEERF Guidance Adds Flexibility, Extends Time Period for Institutions’ Costs and Lost Revenue
March 24, 2021 - Federal Government to Issue Additional COVID-19 Guidance for Colleges and Universities
January 22, 2021 - Additional Relief for Higher Education
January 14, 2021 - New Guidance from IRS on Treatment of CARES Act Payments to Students
December 17, 2020 - State Attorneys General Bring Challenges Against New Title IX Regulations
June 8, 2020 - Final Title IX Regulations Released
May 8, 2020 - Strict Reporting Requirements and Taxability Information for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students
May 7, 2020 - Expecting the Expected: The Title IX Final Rule
April 20, 2020 - Proposed Title IX Regulations Would Necessitate Extensive Changes to Institutional Policies and Practices
November 19, 2018 - New NCAA Legislation Necessitates Changes to Institutional Employment Agreements
August 15, 2018 - Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: New York State Department of Financial Services to Implement Regulations Applicable to All Entities Regulated under the Insurance Law, including some Colleges, Universities, and Charitable and Religious Organizations
January 5, 2017
Events and Webinars
- Higher Education Crisis Management Planning: Steps You Should Take Today to Prepare for Tomorrow’s Crisis
March 16, 2022 - The Heightened Interest in Strategic Alliances in Higher Education - Webinar
April 1, 2021 - Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II: Questions and Answers - Complimentary Webinar
February 4, 2021 - Executive Order on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – What Does Compliance Really Require? - Complimentary Webinar
November 2, 2020 - Executive Order on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – What Does Compliance Really Require? (Client Only)
November 2, 2020 - Top IX Takeaways from the Title IX Regulations - Complimentary Webinar
May 13, 2020 - Five Bond Attorneys Will Present at the National Association of College and University Attorneys Annual Conference
June 20, 2014
Webinar Recordings
- Higher Education Crisis Management Planning: Steps You Should Take Today to Prepare for Tomorrow’s Crisis
March 16, 2022 - Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II: Questions and Answers - Complimentary Webinar
February 4, 2021 - Top IX Takeaways from the Title IX Regulations - Complimentary Webinar
May 13, 2020
