Principal Sherry Gray and other industry colleagues will be presenting at the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) 2026 Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
See below for details on their session, “Transformative Transactions Involving Universities and Colleges: You Can’t Afford to Miss This!”
Date & Time: July 1, 2026 | 10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. CT
As colleges and universities navigate shifting demographics, financial pressures, increasing demands for innovation, and heightened regulatory scrutiny, transformative transactions have become an important strategic tool. This session will explore the legal, governance, and regulatory considerations institutions should evaluate when pursuing mergers, affiliations, asset transfers, dissolutions, member substitutions, and other transformative transactions.
Attendees will gain insights into:
- How to evaluate whether a transformative transaction is the right strategic path
- Common transaction structures for colleges and universities
- The advantages and disadvantages of various transaction models, including regulatory and jurisdictional considerations
- Opportunities and challenges that arise after closing
- Practical guidance and key takeaways for institutional leaders and counsel