Responding to Crisis: A Primer for Colleges and Universities

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Hosted By:
Fox Rothschild LLP
People:
Brian A. Berkley, Maria Feeley, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of Washington and Lee University, Kate Hance, Senior Resolution Counsel of United Educators and Joanne Peters Denny, Director of Media Relations at UNC-Chapel Hill
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Join us for an insightful presentation on the issues that universities and colleges face in moments of crisis. Fox Partners Kelley Hodge and Brian Berkley will lead a panel discussion with industry leaders addressing this critical management skill from a variety of perspectives, including school leadership, internal and external communications, insurance coverage and legal considerations.

Panelists:

Maria Feeley, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of Washington and Lee University
Kate Hance, Senior Resolution Counsel of United Educators
Joanne Peters Denny, Director of Media Relations at UNC-Chapel Hill

Although every crisis has a unique set of circumstances, higher education professionals need to consider the impact a situation can have on a school’s stakeholders, policies, culture and reputation. Our panel will share their insights, best practices and industry knowledge on effective strategies for handling a campus crisis whether it is a sexual assault allegation, social unrest or an issue related to campus policy.