National Association of College and University Attorneys Campuses

The National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) provides specialized professional development courses and training programs tailored for attorneys and administrators in higher education. These courses focus on navigating complex legal landscapes in academia, covering topics from compliance and risk management to emerging issues in student rights and faculty affairs.

• Higher Education Law Fundamentals: An introductory course exploring the structure of colleges and universities, governance models, and foundational legal principles governing postsecondary institutions.
• Student Affairs Law: In-depth analysis of FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act compliance, student conduct codes, and due process in disciplinary proceedings.
• Employment Law for Academia: Covers tenure-track issues, faculty contracts, ADA accommodations, union negotiations, and wrongful termination defenses specific to university settings.
• Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer: Guidance on patents, copyrights, trademarks, open access policies, and managing research collaborations with industry partners.
• Title IX and Sexual Misconduct: Advanced training on investigation protocols, grievance procedures, supportive measures, and updates from recent regulatory changes.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Strategies for audit preparation, data privacy under GDPR and CCPA, export controls, and institutional accreditation standards.
• Free Speech and First Amendment Issues: Balancing academic freedom, protest rights, speaker policies, and social media guidelines on campus.
• International Students and Immigration Law: Visa compliance, SEVIS reporting, OPT/CPT extensions, and handling DACA-related challenges.
• Facilities and Auxiliary Services Law: Contracting for construction projects, ADA accessibility, alcohol policies, and event liability insurance.
• Emerging Issues Seminar: Annual updates on AI ethics in education, cybersecurity threats, climate litigation impacts, and DEI initiative defenses.

Delivered through in-person conferences, webinars, and on-demand modules, these courses emphasize practical skills, case studies, and networking opportunities. Participants earn CLE credits, enhancing their expertise in serving colleges and universities effectively. NACUA's curriculum evolves with legal precedents, ensuring relevance in a dynamic regulatory environment. With over 5,000 members, the association fosters a community dedicated to excellence in higher education law.