James (Jim) A. Keller, Partner and Co-Chair of Saul Ewing LLP's Higher Education Practice, serves as a trusted advisor to dozens of institutions of higher education throughout the country. Jim advises his clients on critical issues of internal and external compliance and risk management, and defends them in litigation of all types. Jim leads teams in both proactive and reactive internal investigations across a wide swath of issues, including compliance with the Clery Act, Title IX, Title VI, student deaths, hazing, and research misconduct. Jim has also provided training to administrators, students, and employees in all of these areas. Jim also serves as general counsel to several colleges and universities that do not have inside counsel. He serves on Saul Ewing’s Executive Committee.