Brittany J. Schoepp-Wong Joins Bond, Schoeneck & King as Member in the Higher Education Practice Group
(New York, NY): Bond, Schoeneck & King (Bond) is pleased to announce that Brittany J. Schoepp-Wong has joined the firm as member (partner) in the New York City office, bringing over a decade of experience as in-house counsel at leading higher education institutions. Schoepp-Wong advises colleges, universities and other organizations on a broad spectrum of legal matters, offering strategic guidance on reputational, financial and compliance issues.
Her distinguished career includes leadership roles at New York University, where she served as Senior Policy Advisor to the President in addition to her in-house role in the Office of General Counsel, as well as legal counsel positions at the Fashion Institute of Technology and The Pennsylvania State University. Prior to her higher education positions, Schoepp-Wong was an associate at an Am Law 100 firm and served in two federal clerkships in the Southern District of New York. Schoepp-Wong has deep expertise in civil rights, student conduct, academic affairs, campus safety and regulatory compliance matters.
A frequent speaker and thought leader, she has presented at forums hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Congress and the U.S. Navy and is an active member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA). She has also served as an adjunct faculty member at Columbia Law School, teaching legal writing and advocacy.
Brian Butler, chair of Bond’s management committee, stated, “We’re excited to welcome Brit to Bond. Her impressive background and nuanced understanding of the legal landscape in higher education makes her an exceptional addition to the firm. Her insight and in-house experience will be instrumental in helping our clients navigate the complex challenges facing academic institutions today.”
Monica Barrett, member and co-chair of the higher education practice group at Bond, said, “Brit’s arrival marks an exciting moment for Bond’s higher education practice group. She brings sharp legal insight and deep understanding of the perspectives of our higher education clients from her time in-house. Her solution-oriented, collaborative spirit will strengthen our team’s ability to navigate the evolving landscape of higher education law at such a critical time and continue our high standard of client service.”
Schoepp-Wong earned her J.D. from Columbia Law School and holds a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She is admitted to practice in New York and in federal courts in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC is an AmLaw 200 law firm with more than 300 lawyers serving companies, nonprofits, public sector entities and individuals in a broad range of practice areas. Bond has 14 offices, including 10 in New York State, as well as in Florida, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Kansas. For more information, visit bsk.com.