Dakota M. Coates and James Watson

Dakota Coates, an associate attorney at Ice Miller, assists higher education clients with implementing and testing standard operating procedures and policies across an array of areas, including active threats, bomb threats, protests, emergency planning and response, Title IX, trespassing, lockdowns, and student misconduct. He can be reached at [email protected]. Jim Watson, a partner at Ice Miller, spent more than 20 years working in federal law enforcement. He has experience in crisis management, incident response preparedness and internal investigations. He can be reached at [email protected].

Risk management practices to secure the future

Institutions that embrace comprehensive risk management will not only protect their communities but will strengthen their resilience, reputation and long-term success.