Ellen is committed to assisting higher education clients with all of their compliance needs.
Prior to joining Husch Blackwell, Ellen worked for 15 years as an attorney in the general counsel’s office at Michigan State University. During much of her tenure, she worked closely with academic and administrative units throughout the university on complex compliance issues frequently involving matters of great sensitivity. Ellen’s current practice also consists of working with her clients on compliance issues, including the Clery Act, Title IX and VAWA. She advises on public records requests and policy development, as well as all types of governance documents. In addition, Ellen helps clients ensure that institutional policies and practices comply with relevant accreditation standards.
Thanks to her long background in the academic world, Ellen understands the unique issues facing higher education clients. She’s passionate about working with administrators to help them solve problems, so that they can get on with the important business of educating students. Her clients value her ability to shepherd them through difficult situations with a solid understanding of their priorities and concerns.