The Shifting Landscape of Higher Education is a focus of Butzel’s Annual Education Seminar and Panel Discussion on October 15

Chamber Member Press Release

DETROIT, Mich. –  The Butzel Education Industry Team is presenting its Annual Education Seminar and Panel Discussion from 12-5 p.m., on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Schoolcraft College’s Vistatech Center, located at 18600 Haggerty Road in Livonia. The program concludes with a networking reception. While there isn’t a fee to attend the program, seating is limited, and registration is required. Please Click here to register.
 
This half-day, in-person program, hosted by Butzel Education Industry Co-Chairs 
Carey DeWitt and Lynn McGuire, provides education executives, from administrators to legal counsel, a look at the most pressing issues facing colleges, universities, and educational institutions today. Butzel and the distinguished panel will discuss solutions and best practices specifically focused on higher education institutions.
 
From the governance challenges to digital accessibility, financial stability and growth, this program addresses the current issues and offers networking to foster relationships within the Education industry.
 
The program will feature two panels. Distinguished panelists include:
 
Panel One: 
 
• John Gadola, Kettering University Counsel, Kettering University: A Former Judge’s Perspective on Dealing with a College's Uncommon Issues
 
• Brian A. Pappas, PhD, JD, LLM, Chancellor & Professor, Indiana University South Bend: Why Legal Education is Failing Us: Lessons for All Educators
 
• Ieisha Humphrey, Assistant Dean for Professionalism, Leadership and Bar Success, Michigan State University: Beyond the Score: Merit, Exams, and Support Across Educational Institutions
 
• Keith Hahn, General Counsel, Western Michigan University: Digital Accessibility
 
 
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Panel Two:
 
• Dr. Suzy Siegle, PhD, JD, President, Walsh College: Success and Sustainability: Balancing Mission, Financial Sustainability, and Growth in a Changing Higher Education Landscape
 
• Elizabeth (Beth) Rae, JD, General Counsel and Chancellor for Legal Affairs, Oakland Community College: Community Relations in Cases of Land Deals
 
• Dr. Glenn Cerny, Ed.D., President, Schoolcraft College, and Henry M. Nirenberg, Shareholder, Butzel: Monetizing What You Own: Legal Pathways for Real Estate Development on the Campus
 
“We ask the panelists, all of whom work in the industry, and other administrators, ‘What are educational administrators most concerned about now that others in the industry would like to hear about and discuss?’ said Butzel attorney Carey DeWitt. “As a result, we have a very current and valuable program that contributes to thought leadership and industry development.” 
 
About Butzel
 
Butzel is one of the leading law firms in Michigan and the United States. It was founded in Detroit in 1854 and has provided trusted client service for 172 years. Butzel’s full-service law offices are located in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Troy and Southwest, Mich.; and, Washington, D.C., as well as global alliance offices. Butzel is the exclusive member firm in Michigan for Lex Mundi–the world’s leading network of independent law firms with in-depth experience in more than 125 countries worldwide. Learn more by visiting www.butzel.com or follow Butzel on X: https://x.com/butzel_long.
 
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The Shifting Landscape of Higher Education is a focus of Butzel’s Annual Education Seminar and Panel Discussion on October 15