Carl Crosby Lehmann

Education

Carl’s work with colleges and universities has included a wide variety of transactional and litigation matters running the gamut of issues affecting higher education. This includes student disciplinary actions, institutional accreditation issues, faculty tenure and promotion decisions, faculty handbook development, Title IV compliance, student privacy (FERPA), sexual misconduct and other gender equity issues under Title IX, disability accommodations, Clery Act compliance, and enforcement of diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Carl regularly provides training, compliance reviews and investigation services to higher education clients on interpersonal violence and other misconduct matters.

Employment

Carl has represented both non-profit and for-profit employers in matters impacting all areas of the employment relationship including discrimination, sexual harassment, violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, breach of contract, and wage and hour issues, among others.

Litigation

Carl is a seasoned litigator who represents clients in state and federal court, before administrative bodies, and in arbitrations.

His work has included:

• Obtaining summary judgment for a private college sued by a former professor claiming wrongful termination and loss of tenure.
• Securing a jury trial victory in Americans with Disabilities Act action against medical practice by physician.
• Obtaining summary judgment for a university in Title IV lawsuit by former students alleging fraud and other improper conduct relating to recruiting and compensation practices.