Higher Education Law • Employment Law • Hospitality Law
Client Forward
Novus means always moving forward for and with our clients.
We are always looking for opportunities to create successful outcomes today and into the future.
Client First
Novus means building our practice around clients’ needs first.
We are committed to client-focused innovation, embracing technology and alternative billing practices to better serve our clients.
Client Focused
Novus means being focused on our clients’ needs from their perspective.
We are engaged thought leaders in our areas of expertise and our counsel is informed as much by developments in society as in the law.
As fearless thinkers, we advise our clients (institutions of higher education and California private sector employers) in the areas where we have significant depth of legal and practical knowledge:
- California & Federal Employment (Advice, Policy Work, and Training)
- Faculty Labor Relations
- Higher Education Governance
- High-Level Internal Investigations
- Strategic Partnerships and Mergers in Higher Education
- Student Affairs (Advice, Policy Work, and Training)
As problem solvers, we are not satisfied with an answer that does not work for our clients. We leverage legal technology solutions and consortium-based approaches to help efficiently address the escalating legal issues that our clients are facing. We collaborate with policymakers, other law firms, and industry associations to get the best, most cost-effective results for our clients.
As engaged community members, we believe in better, more equitable working and educational environments. We help clients who want to lawfully implement pay equity, effective labor relations, diversity and inclusivity goals, sexual harassment mitigation techniques, and other best practices.
novus:
1. (novae res, f. pl. = revolution)
2. new, fresh
3. unusual, extraordinary
Recent News
Natasha Baker To Present New Title IX Regulations and Intersection with California Law for AICCU Member Institutions
On May 9, 2024, Natasha Baker will present a webinar titled "New Title IX Regulations and Intersection with California Law" for administrators of AICCU member institutions. The webinar will include a summary of the major changes from the 2024 regulations, discuss...
Crystal Ludlow Attending 2024 ALA Annual Conference
Firm Administrator, Crystal Ludlow, will attend the Association of Legal Administrator's 2024 Annual Conference in Aurora, Colorado. Crystal will facilitate FirstFive Live! with Abigail Davis-Hess of ADH Consulting on Sunday, May 19. The FirstFive Community is a forum...
Crystal Ludlow to Serve as President-Elect on EBALA Board
Firm Administrator, Crystal Ludlow, began her term as president-elect on the board of directors for the East Bay chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators. Crystal joined EBALA in 2020 and has served in various roles on the EBALA board of directors since 2021.