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Waltham, MA-based Brandeis University has announced the Resignation of Judith R. Sizer as General Counsel
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Characterized by academic excellence since its founding in 1948, Brandeis is one of the youngest private research universities, as well as the only nonsectarian Jewish-sponsored college or university in the country. Named for the late Justice Louis Dembitz Brandeis of the U.S. Supreme Court, Brandeis University combines the faculty and resources of a world-class research institution with the intimacy and personal attention of a small liberal arts college. For students, that means unsurpassed access — both in and out of the classroom — to a faculty renowned for groundbreaking research, scholarship and artistic output. At Brandeis, professors bring newly minted knowledge straight from the field or lab to the graduate and undergraduate classrooms. Brandeis supports an innovative and exciting program of learning that emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to knowledge and the solution of real-life problems. Undergraduates, from the very first year, enjoy leadership positions and research opportunities typically available only to upperclass and graduate students. Located in Waltham, Mass., on 235 attractive suburban acres, Brandeis is in an ideal location just nine miles west of Boston. Brandeis is ranked in the top tier of the nation`s universities. Our graduates depart to pursue careers in a wide array of fields, and advanced studies in the nation`s leading graduate and professional schools.
About the Person
Judith R. Sizer has practiced as a higher education lawyer for over twenty-five years. Before joining Rose, Chinitz & Rose, she served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. She has worked in many areas of charities law, including non-profit governance, Board support, advisory boards, fundraising and development, compliance, conflicts, contract negotiation, museum collections, executive compensation, policy work, non-profit tax, and trust and estate administration. Judy began her legal career in the Office of the General Counsel at Yale University, followed by several years in the tax and benefits group at Ropes & Gray in Boston. She has served as Chair of the Boston Bar Association College and University Law Group and in various capacities in the National Association of College and University Attorneys. She has spoken on higher education law issues at numerous conferences and other venues. Experience Rose, Chinitz & Rose, Senior Counsel (2014-present) Brandeis University, Senior Vice President and General Counsel (2007-13), General Counsel (2000-2007), Deputy General Counsel (1999-2000), Associate General Counsel (1994-98), Assistant General Counsel (1992-94) Ropes & Gray, Associate, Tax & Benefits Group (1988-92) Harvard University Extension School, Adjunct Faculty Member (1992) Yale University, Assistant to the General Counsel (1987-88), Assistant to the President (1983-84), Director, Agents Program, Yale Alumni Fund (1981-83) Court & Bar Admissions Massachusetts United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit United States Supreme Court Bar & Professional Associations Boston Bar Association Education Yale College, B.A., magna cum laude Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude
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