Eli Berns-Zieve
Overview
Eli represents corporate and institutional clients in complex litigation in federal, state, and arbitral forums, as well as internal and independent investigations, and compliance counseling for educational institutions on issues such as Title IX, Title VI, FERPA, and the First Amendment. He handles all aspects of the litigation process up to and through trial, including interviewing and coordinating with clients to investigate the facts, developing legal strategies through research, drafting pleadings and motions, and overseeing the discovery process.
Career & Education
- Vassar College, B.A., 2013
- University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2018
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Professional Activities and Memberships
- National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA)
Eli's Insights
Client Alert | 4 min read | 02.12.24
Courts Consider Whether Nonpublic Schools Are Subject to Title IX Based on 501(c)(3) Status
The Fourth Circuit and an Arizona district court both have grappled with the issue of whether a school’s 501(c)(3) tax-exempt-status is a form of “federal financial assistance” under various federal nondiscrimination provisions. For a nonpublic school to be subject to statutes such as Title VI or Title XI, the school must be a recipient of federal financial assistance.
Firm News | 6 min read | 01.02.24
Crowell & Moring Elects Seven New Partners, Promotes Four to Senior Counsel, and 26 to Counsel
Client Alert | 4 min read | 10.06.23
Representative Matters
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Defense of universities against Title IX claims arising out of student disciplinary proceedings.
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Defense of universities against putative class action claims for tuition refunds arising out of COVID-19-related campus closures.
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Investigation of claims of hostile campus environment following allegations of faculty misconduct.
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Investigation of alleged student and faculty misconduct for independent schools.
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Representation of a health plan in Florida in litigation regarding reimbursement for out-of-network services.
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Defense of managed care organizations against ERISA breach of fiduciary duty claims alleging health benefit claims overpayments.
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Representation of a health plan in complex commercial disputes with pharmacy benefit managers regarding pharmaceutical reimbursement.
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Defense of a global hospitality company in a 2021 arbitration brought by a large hotel owner claiming our client failed to distribute nearly $40 million in alleged profits to the owner during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Panel ruled for our client and rejected the owner’s claims.
Eli's Insights
Client Alert | 4 min read | 02.12.24
Courts Consider Whether Nonpublic Schools Are Subject to Title IX Based on 501(c)(3) Status
The Fourth Circuit and an Arizona district court both have grappled with the issue of whether a school’s 501(c)(3) tax-exempt-status is a form of “federal financial assistance” under various federal nondiscrimination provisions. For a nonpublic school to be subject to statutes such as Title VI or Title XI, the school must be a recipient of federal financial assistance.
Firm News | 6 min read | 01.02.24
Crowell & Moring Elects Seven New Partners, Promotes Four to Senior Counsel, and 26 to Counsel
Client Alert | 4 min read | 10.06.23
Eli's Insights
Client Alert | 4 min read | 02.12.24
Courts Consider Whether Nonpublic Schools Are Subject to Title IX Based on 501(c)(3) Status
The Fourth Circuit and an Arizona district court both have grappled with the issue of whether a school’s 501(c)(3) tax-exempt-status is a form of “federal financial assistance” under various federal nondiscrimination provisions. For a nonpublic school to be subject to statutes such as Title VI or Title XI, the school must be a recipient of federal financial assistance.
Firm News | 6 min read | 01.02.24
Crowell & Moring Elects Seven New Partners, Promotes Four to Senior Counsel, and 26 to Counsel
Client Alert | 4 min read | 10.06.23