Episode 72: The Initial Days under the Trump Administration: Presidential Directives, Agency Policies, and Legal Challenges with Steven Richard

Impulsive action is oftentimes the wrong action. This episode is a reminder to remain calm amidst the uncertainty many schools are facing under the new administration. Joining us is Steven Richard, a Trial and Appellate Attorney, admitted in Federal and State Courts in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. His practice areas include business litigation, education law, employment law, and representing management in governmental law. In our conversation with Steven, he shares his insights on how to navigate the ever-changing landscape we find ourselves in today and unpacks some of the changes that are most relevant to the education space. We discuss how to do a holistic assessment of the impact of changing regulations on your institution and what it might look like to provide much-needed perspective to your clients. Tune in for essential advice on how to navigate today’s evolving litigation landscape at your campus or school district!

Key Points From This Episode:

• The upcoming Title IX, Mental Health and School Safety Symposium hosted by ICS Lawyer.
• Three things to bear in mind while assessing the recent changes.
• What an Executive Order is and how it impacts citizens.
• Assessing what is different about the way current Executive Orders are rolling out. 
• Making an individual, holistic assessment of your culture, community, clients, and policies.
• The role of Dear Colleague Letters and how these differ from regulations. 
• How dozens of Federal Departments are impacting funding for schools and universities. 
• Why it is so important for senior administrators to bring much-needed perspective to clients.
• Questions following the February 14th Dear Colleague Letter.
• Litigation and challenges to Executive Orders: funding, judicial DEI issues, and more. 
• Prioritizing a reassuring message alongside behind-the-scenes implementation. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Steven Richard on LinkedIn

Steven Richard on X

Steven Richard EmailTitle IX, Mental Health and School Safety Symposium

ICS Lawyer

Higher Ed Community Access

K-12 Community Access

Higher Ed Virtual Certified IX Training

K-12 Virtual Certified Title IX Training

ICS Blog

Courtney Bullard on X 

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