Area of focus

International Programs

A branch campus in China. A field office in South Africa. A study abroad site in Mexico. An online course in Saudi Arabia. Our worldwide team guides institutions through these and other transnational initiatives.

We daily advise on faculty and staff postings abroad, international recruitment, foreign degree programs, and ...

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Representative experience

Advised several universities on negotiation and operation of comprehensive campuses in China, the Middle East, Europe, and Central America.

Established more than two dozen sites in Africa for university sponsored projects there, including for scientific research, clinical trials, and humanitarian service.

Advised a large state university on establishment of study abroad centers across Brazil, Mexico, and Spain.

Appointed to a university’s International Operations Steering Committee to guide the institution’s cross-border risk-management and compliance efforts.

Insights

Online education and digital services tax: A Mexico case study

Registered Content

01 July 2020

As COVID-19 continues to disrupt higher education, online education is becoming the new norma..

News

ED releases further proposed rules to foster distance education and innovation

13 April 2020

On 2 April 2020, the United States Department of Education (ED) formally released proposed rules on distance education and other topics upon which consensus was reached in its...

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Doing your homework when offering online programs internationally

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25 March 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked renewed interest in offering online programs, both in the U..

Analysis

Arbitration of international disputes by universities

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12 February 2020

International engagement continues to define modern higher education. Despite recent concerns..

Analysis

Capacity building projects in Africa: regulatory reflections

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23 January 2020

"Capacity development is the process through which individuals, groups and organisations..

Analysis

Hong Kong Law Contract Guide

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12 November 2019

Colleges, universities, and academic institutions are increasingly active in Hong Kong. Over ..

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Key contacts

William F. Ferreira

William F. Ferreira

Partner
Washington, D.C.

Stephanie J. Gold

Stephanie J. Gold

Partner
Washington, D.C.

Michael J. Vernick

Michael J. Vernick

Partner
Washington, D.C.

Steven N. Robinson

Steven N. Robinson

Partner
Washington, D.C.

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