Boston, MA. Nixon Peabody LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexandra A. Mitropoulos as leader of the law firm’s Higher Education team, which provides a range of services related to governance, regulatory compliance, litigation, crisis response, and campus development to private and public colleges and universities, academic research institutions, and medical schools nationwide.
Allie’s practice focuses on advising clients on complex legal, operational, and reputational challenges. She serves as a strategic partner to institutional leadership on governance, internal investigations, student and faculty matters, and federal regulatory compliance. Her specific areas of focus include Title IX, campus safety, data privacy, investigations, and employment issues. She also represents institutions in litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.
As leader of the Higher Education team, Allie succeeds Steven Richard, who led the team for the past five years and will continue his practice at the firm.
“As institutional leaders make consequential decisions in an environment of growing complexity, scrutiny, and regulatory change, our team will continue to provide practical guidance grounded in each institution’s goals and priorities,” said Allie. “Under Steven’s leadership, we established a solid foundation, and I look forward to helping clients advance their missions and plan for the future.”
Allie serves on the board of directors of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) and co-chairs the Boston Bar Association’s College & University Section. She is also a past president of the Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts. Before joining Nixon Peabody, she practiced at a boutique Boston law firm representing higher education institutions, including serving as deputy general counsel for Berklee College of Music.
“We view this sector holistically, and our Higher Education team draws on attorneys from a wide range of practices to help institutions address complex legal and operational challenges,” said Colette Dafoe, Nixon Peabody Industry Strategy Partner. “We thank Steven for his leadership over the past five years, and we’re excited for Allie to build on the team’s success, providing clients with practical and timely advice on operational matters and fast-moving federal developments.”
Allie earned degrees from Boston College, Boston College Law School, and the Boston College Lynch School of Education. Upon graduation from law school, she received the school’s William J. O’Keefe Award for outstanding service and contributions to the community.