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George Birnbaum

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George Birnbaum is a lawyer in private practice who provides executive employment counsel to top-position candidates in higher education, media and financial services. For more info, visit www.gbirnlaw.com.

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Op-ed

UB op-ed: Legal lessons on student suicides and assaults

Recent decisions by the highest courts of two states, California and Massachusetts, offer important guidance as to when a college or university can be held liable for money damages when […]
Admin & Management

Before you sign on the dotted line

The skill set required for today’s top jobs in higher education has never been more extensive or demanding. Boards of Trustees are looking for leadership in several areas: academic authority, […]
Admin & Management

What college presidents must do before the axe falls

The higher education press has been filled recently with stories about abrupt firings of presidents and other senior executives at universities and colleges across the nation. What was once an […]
Admin & Management

Negotiating great deals for higher ed leaders

Editor’s Note: University Business welcomes the insights and opinions of educators and administrators on all topics. If you would like to contribute or respond to a guest column, please contact […]