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Meet Our Attorneys.

Steven Glenn Olswang.

Senior Counsel – Education & Academic Law

Education:

University of Washington School of Law, Class of 1985
Juris Doctor (J.D.), 1985

Profile:

Steven Glenn Olswang is a highly respected attorney with decades of experience in education law, specializing in faculty governance, student rights, and institutional compliance. Having served as both a legal advisor and university administrator, Steven brings a unique perspective to academic law, balancing the interests of institutions with the rights of students and faculty.

His expertise spans faculty tenure disputes, Title IX compliance, accreditation challenges, and student disciplinary matters. Over the years, he has played a key role in shaping education policies and has advised numerous universities on best practices in regulatory compliance. Steven is also a sought-after speaker and author, regularly contributing to discussions on higher education law and governance.

Achievements:

  • Successfully mediated over 100 academic disputes, minimizing litigation costs for institutions.
  • Represented faculty members in high-stakes tenure dispute cases.
  • Developed legal frameworks for academic misconduct hearings and student appeals.
  • Frequent keynote speaker at national education law conferences.
  • Contributed to policy reforms that strengthened academic due process rights.