We are delighted to announce that Christine Helwick, former General Counsel for the California State University System, has joined our firm. Chris is one of the nation's foremost experts on higher education law. She will be available to assist our college and university clients' presidents, provosts and other senior administrators on significant legal issues and concerns.
Chris has over 30 years of experience on college campuses. To say that she has "seen it all" would be an understatement. Chris' unique expertise will be of great value to our clients who are looking for a savvy and experienced ear to provide a confidential and objective perspective on tough campus issues that arise.
Chris will be available to assist our clients on a broad range of issues including:
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Board Governance: Helping college presidents address and resolve issues and conflicts within an existing Board as well as to assist in modernizing governing Boards to ensure best practices.
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Legal Compliance: Developing a game plan to ensure full legal compliance with the myriad of federal and state laws.
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Town/gown relationships and conflicts
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Ensuring effective shared governance with faculty
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Entrepreneurial efforts including program and campus expansion and the creation of satellite campuses, both domestic and foreign
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Gifts, naming rights and donor relations
Click here to review Chris' full bio. If you would like to contact Chris and discuss how she may be of assistance to your institution, please contact her at 415.835.9008 or by email at chelwick@HKemploymentlaw.com.