Welcome to The NCHERM Group, LLC
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| Brett A. Sokolow, J.D. President & CEO | W. Scott Lewis, J.D. Partner | Saundra K. Schuster, J.D. Partner |
The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for eight linked organizations which serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management within K-12 schools and on college and university campuses. The NCHERM Group is both a law and consulting practice that has served the education field for more than 15 years. As a law firm, The NCHERM Group represents 35 colleges and universities as outside counsel, making it one of the largest higher education-specific law practices in the country. As a consulting group, The NCHERM Group’s twenty-four consultants have provided services to more than 3,000 clients, giving it unparalleled reach and impact on the field. The NCHERM Way has become the risk management touchstone for schools, colleges and universities across the country. We invite you to learn more about The NCHERM Way by exploring our mission & story and our site.
- Risk Management Consultation and Expertise
- Investigations, Compliance Audits and Assessments
- Legal Representation and Retainers
- Expert Witness and Litigation Services
- Model Policies, Procedures and Publications
- Training, Prevention and Professional Development
EXPERTISE
The NCHERM Group offers expertise for high-risk campus health and safety issues such as:
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2013 WHITEPAPER
Click here to read The NCHERM Group 2013 whitepaper, The Top Ten Things We Need to Know About Title IX (That the DCL Didn’t Tell Us), published in January.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Brian Van Brunt, Ed.D. joins Violence and Gender Editorial Board
The NCHERM Group is proud to announce that Brian Van Brunt, Ed.D., Senior Vice President for Professional Program Development, has joined the Editorial Board of the timely and important new peer-reviewed journal, Violence and Gender. The quarterly, open, in print and online journal will make its debut in late 2013 as the newest of Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., Publisher’s many peer reviewed publications related to cutting edge topics and emerging areas of fundamental research.
Male-perpetrated violence such as the tragedies at the Boston Marathon, Sandy Hook School and Columbine are increasing in their number, nature and impacts. The motives, conditions and circumstances for such behaviors are poorly understood. The purpose of Violence and Gender is to provide comprehensive investigation of the gender basis, root causes and contributing factors of violent acts with the goals of identifying risk factors and early onset behaviors that are red flags for this type of violence. The goal of the Journal will be to better understand, predict and prevent acts of violence through the critical examination of biological, genetic, behavioral, psychological, racial, ethnic and cultural factors as they relate to the gender of perpetrators of violence. Violence and Gender will be a “must-read” information source for all related disciplines impacted and interested in acts of violence.
Beginning with its premier issue, Violence and Gender will be available to library and institutional subscribers in 40 countries. Additionally, the content will be free online to 104 developing nations identified by the World Health Organization.
The NCHERM Group Adds New and Promotes Current Staff
The NCHERM Group, LLC is pleased to welcome new executive and central office staff members in 2013. Additionally, the firm rewarded the hard work of its existing team with well-deserved promotions on January 1st. Click here for details.
The NCHERM Group Appoints Brian Van Brunt, Ed.D. as Senior Vice President of Professional Program Development
The NCHERM Group takes great pleasure in announcing the appointment of Brian Van Brunt to the newly created position of Senior Vice President. Brett A. Sokolow, Esq., President and CEO of The NCHERM Group, said, “Today, we welcomed Brian to our corporate family. He’s a hugely respected expert, brilliant writer and fellow traveler on our mission for safer schools and campuses. We are lucky to have his talents at our table.” Read the full press release here.
RETAINER PROGRAM UPDATE
The NCHERM Group’s retainer program continues to expand through strong renewals this year and the addition of new campuses that have retained The NCHERM Group as Special Counsel. This year, The NCHERM Group welcomes Purdue University, St. Mary’s University (TX), The University of Redlands, Whitman College, six campuses of the Concordia University System, Lander University, Texas Woman’s University and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine which join more than 30 campuses already represented by The NCHERM Group in what is one of the largest higher-education specific law practices in the country. By using our flat-fee retainer program, these schools are able to take advantage of The NCHERM Group’s expertise, insight and guidance whenever they need it. They are also able to take advantage of on-site campus visits and consultations with The NCHERM Group’s attorneys and experts, and discounts for NCHERM Group events and affiliated association trainings, events and webinars.
Please contact The NCHERM Group for further details and options for your campus.
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