LAW OFFICE OF M.A. MCGRAIL

HIGHER EDUCATION LAW

Colleges and universities are places of hope, promise and possibility for many. They are among the most valuable assets their communities have, since they produce educated citizens, future leaders, ask and provide answers to hard questions, and play leadership roles nationally and internationally. And America’s institutions are the best in the world.

The Law Office of M.A. McGrail serves students, faculty, staff, and institutions of higher education, providing counsel on best practices and issues of importance to safety, health and continuity of operations, as well as protection of valuable tangible and intangible assets, and advises on cyber-security matters. The Law Office offers pro-active services, providing evaluations of institutional readiness for a variety of scenarios, and guidance on institutional compliance with mission and federal, state and local regulations.

Mary Ann McGrail provides counsel on litigation and non-litigation matters to individuals and institutions alike. Ms. McGrail has extensive experience in the field of higher education, having taught and served as an administrator at top institutions across the country. She holds a doctorate from Harvard University and a law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. She is admitted to practice in DC, Maryland, New York, and to the Supreme Court of the United States. She is rated by AVVO and Martindale-Hubbell.


Higher Education Security Issues

Mary Ann's Blog - Security Issues for Institutions of Higher Education

The pandemic has had a major impact on every institution of higher education in the U.S. Legislation and enforcement priorities which affect your institution are changing rapidly. Stay current on important issues which affect your institution. For best practices and the latest updates, please see my Blog on LinkedIn, “Security Issues for Institutions of Higher Education” which provides comprehensive coverage of federal, state and local government actions affecting institutions of higher education, and best practices for ensuring the health and safety of your students, faculty and staff, and protecting your mission and assets.


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Practice Areas

Higher Education Law

The field of higher education law encompasses the myriad legal matters affecting colleges and universities. Institutions of higher education hire attorneys to serve as in-house counsel and/or external counsel to offer the vital service of identifying, analyzing, resolving, and preventing a broad range of legal issues in a dynamic environment.

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Intellectual Property Law

A wide body of federal and state laws protects creative property such as writing, music, drawings, paintings, photography, and films. Collectively, this body of law is called “intellectual property” law, which includes copyright, trademark, and patent laws, each applicable in various situations and each with its own set of technical rules.

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International Law

International law, also known as public international law and law of nations, is the set of rules, norms, and standards generally accepted in relations between nations. It establishes normative guidelines and a common conceptual framework to guide states across a broad range of domains, including war, diplomacy, trade, and human rights.

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Attorney specializing in intellectual property, international law, appellate litigation,
higher education, non-profits, and national security law

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