Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP

Research universities and medical institutions rely on the education group at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP for advice on compliance risks associated with relationships with foreign entities, scientific misconduct and conflicts of interest. The Boston-based practice is well equipped to handle whistleblower allegations, harassment or bullying, foreign influence, and federal grants management. Leadership is split between four practice heads: Christine Savage assists clients with internal reviews and foreign influence mandates while Michael Gass is a go-to for admissions and financial aid matters. The other co-heads are Alison Reif who covers sexual misconduct, Title IX investigations and investigations of fraud and Cameron Casey who leads on planned giving, charitable trust and complex asset gift matters for tax-exempt colleges, universities and academic medical centers. Rounding out the team's multidisciplinary bench is employment specialist Lyndsey Kruzer, and Mark McPherson has focused his practice on government and internal investigations involving healthcare and securities fraud,and research misconduct.