Eversheds Sutherland

Eversheds Sutherland‘s education practice is active in civil rights, diversity and related litigation matters, for which it is sought out by large school districts and state governments. The firm also represents private and public colleges and universities on advisory and compliance review mandates related to federal student financial assistance programs, institutional accreditation and licensure. In the Atlanta office, global litigation co-lead Rocco Testani guides the team and represents clients in disputes and litigation in federal and state courts on education funding, civil rights and constitutional law cases. Co-head Stanley Freeman in Washington D.C. draws on over two decades of experience to provide counsel on program reviews, audits and changes in ownership and control. Also located in Atlanta, litigator Stacey McGavin Mohr represents clients in business disputes and education funding at the trial and appellate levels while Lee Peifer is well-versed in arbitration and education litigation. Anthony Del Giudice joined the team in Atlanta from the NCAA in October 2024.