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Strategic Legal Counsel for Colleges, Universities, Faculty, and Staff

At Masterly Legal Solutions, we deliver high-impact legal services to higher education institutions throughout San Antonio and the surrounding communities. Our higher education attorneys possess extensive experience representing college and university clients, private colleges, and community colleges in complex legal matters—ranging from faculty employment disputes to regulatory compliance, NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness), and Title IX investigations.

As trusted advisors and legal advocates, we help support institutions through the evolving legal and practical issues facing the higher education sector. Whether you're an administrator, general counsel, or education team member, we offer clear legal guidance and responsive representation.

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Our San Antonio Higher Education Legal Services

Focused Representation Backed by Experience

Our higher education practice provides guidance on a full spectrum of challenges that arise in today’s dynamic academic environments. We help institutional clients, faculty, staff, and graduate students navigate:

Employment Contracts & Faculty Tenure

Including age discrimination, employment discrimination, and collective bargaining issues

Student Affairs

Representation on student conduct, student handbooks, and student records under FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

Sexual Misconduct & Title IX Defense

Comprehensive support for compliance, investigations, and defense

Labor and Employment Law

From risk management to summary judgment and disputes before the National Labor Relations Board

Crisis Management & Strategic Planning

When academic controversies demand decisive action

Academic Freedom & Campus Culture

Protection of individual rights and institutional values

Distance Learning & Education Technology

Legal resources for online programs and remote education models

Intercollegiate Athletics & NCAA Compliance

Helping protect athlete rights and institutional liability under NIL agreements

Disabilities Act Compliance

Advising on ADA accommodations and grievance procedures

Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT)

Counsel for private institution ventures and research projects

Employee Benefits & Human Resources Issues

Legal guidance for benefits, pay structures, and internal policies

Intellectual Property

Protecting university-created works and sponsored research

Government Relations

Navigating interactions with federal and state agencies and accreditation bodies

Our team represents both private higher education institutions and public universities, advising them through compliance audits, complex litigation, and real-time incident response.

Higher Education Institutions We Serve

Serving the Academic Heart of San Antonio

San Antonio is home to a wide range of academic institutions, each facing unique legal challenges. We counsel clients at:

  • University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
  • Trinity University
  • Texas A&M University-San Antonio
  • St. Mary’s University
  • University of the Incarnate Word
  • Our Lady of the Lake University
  • Alamo Colleges District (Including Palo Alto, San Antonio, and St. Philip's Colleges)

Our higher education team also works with school groups, community colleges, and former students with grievances or contractual claims against institutions.

We provide both transactional support and litigation defense to these educational institutions, helping them preserve academic standards while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws.

Where We Serve: San Antonio and Beyond

Legal Services Across Bexar County and the Greater Metro

Our clients include institutions, educators, and administrators across:

Popular Suburbs & Neighborhoods

  • Alamo Heights
  • Stone Oak
  • Castle Hills
  • Terrell Hills
  • Shavano Park
  • Leon Valley
  • Helotes
  • Converse
  • Live Oak
  • Universal City

Affluent Areas & Business Hubs

The Dominion

– Exclusive residential and commercial developments


Pearl District

– A growing innovation and education corridor


North Central San Antonio

– Corporate headquarters and university admin offices


Downtown San Antonio

– Legal, nonprofit, and government agency clusters

Nearby Cities Within a Short Drive

  • Boerne
  • New Braunfels
  • Schertz
  • Cibolo
  • Selma
  • Seguin

We understand the landscape—both geographic and regulatory—of higher education in San Antonio, allowing us to assist institutions at every stage of growth and challenge.

Comprehensive Legal Support for Institutional Compliance and Campus Integrity

At Masterly Legal Solutions, we provide trusted counsel to educational institutions, including both public and private colleges, helping them address the evolving legal landscape of higher education law. Our attorneys work closely with college and university clients, offering representation in matters related to Title IX compliance, academic misconduct, and sexual misconduct, while guiding institutions through proactive policy development and review of student handbooks and faculty and staff handbooks. With extensive experience supporting higher education institutions, our higher education team collaborates with internal general counsel, education teams, and leadership to navigate challenges involving academic freedom, campus culture, labor and employment law, employment law, collective bargaining, and employee benefits.

We assist institutions with strategic planning, effective risk management, and defense against complex litigation, including disputes requiring summary judgment and representation before regulatory bodies. Our legal services also cover intellectual property protection, NCAA compliance for athletic programs, and compliance with the Disabilities Act. From faculty governance to student affairs, we offer a full spectrum of legal services rooted in modern legal practices, helping higher education clients, colleges and universities, and members of the national association of academic professionals stay ahead of emerging legal issues and meet the demands of modern education law.

Strategic Partners for Your Institutional Needs

Why San Antonio Chooses Masterly Legal Solutions

We are not just legal counsel—we are advocates who understand the values, systems, and responsibilities of higher education clients. Our legal team brings:

We routinely represent clients before state courts, administrative agencies, and arbitration panels—and work to resolve disputes without the cost and uncertainty of litigation when possible.

NIL, Athletics, and the Future of Higher Ed

Navigating Name, Image, and Likeness Regulations

Our attorneys represent universities and intercollegiate athletics departments in crafting policies and advising student-athletes on NIL compliance. We ensure adherence to:

NCAA regulations

Texas state NIL laws

Institutional governance policies

Contractual protections for all parties

Our approach balances legal and practical issues, ensuring your institution avoids liability while supporting athletes’ rights to benefit from their own image and achievements.

Begin With a Trusted San Antonio Higher Education Attorney!

Whether you're an administrator seeking legal resources, a faculty member with a tenure dispute, or a university navigating a regulatory compliance issue, Masterly Legal Solutions is here to help. Our firm delivers strategic legal support to many educational institutions across San Antonio and surrounding areas. We advise institutions on policies, disputes, and the ever-changing legal landscape in higher education.

Contact us today to discuss your legal concerns and discover how we can protect your institution, team, or academic career.


Reach us at (972) 236-5051  to schedule a consultation. We serve educators across San Antonio and Texas, defending their rights and guiding them through the legal process with clarity and compassion.