Kevin D. Cacabelos
Areas of Focus
Overview
Kevin Cacabelos focuses on education, artificial intelligence, and technology law. His experience spans a wide array of legal issues, particularly those affecting universities, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations. He advises clients on issues including DEI programs and policies, federal funding, admissions, and scholarships. He provides compliance counseling on state and federal law, such Title VI, Section 1981, and Section 504.
Career & Education
- University of California, Berkeley School of Law, J.D., pro bono honors, 2020
- Loyola Marymount University, M.A., secondary education, 2016
- Loyola Marymount University, B.A., summa cum laude, history, Spanish, journalism certification, 2014
- California
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Member, Filipino Bar Association of Northern California
- Vice Chair of Board of Directors, Lumen Christi Academies
Kevin's Insights
Client Alert | 2 min read | 09.08.26
IRS Takes Aim: Proposed Rule Threatens Tax-Exempt Status of Private Schools
On September 4, 2026, the IRS published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled “Racial Nondiscrimination in Private Schools” (REG-119986-25). The proposed rule would extend the prohibition against racial discrimination in private schools to policies and practices that are intended to serve “remedial or diversity-related objectives,” such as those commonly associated with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Under the proposed rule, any private primary or secondary school, college, professional or trade school, or university, would lose its tax-exempt status if it adopts, maintains, or enforces any policy or practice that considers race, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of any admissions policy, scholarship or loan program, athletic program, or other school-administered program. Comments are due November 3, 2026, and, if finalized, the proposed rule would go into effect on May 31, 2027.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 09.02.26
The CSC Is Investigating: What Its New NIL Enforcement Memo Means for Institutions
Client Alert | 2 min read | 03.23.26
Insights
SEC Climate Rules: Increasing D&O Risk May Accompany Enhanced Disclosures
|05.01.22
The Brief Case: DRI Committee News, Volume 1 Issue 3
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05.10.21
Crowell & Moring’s Trade Secrets Trends
Florida Lawmakers Seek to Address Corporate Espionage in Proposed Legislation
|03.09.21
Crowell & Moring’s Trade Secrets Trends
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Kevin's Insights
Client Alert | 2 min read | 09.08.26
IRS Takes Aim: Proposed Rule Threatens Tax-Exempt Status of Private Schools
On September 4, 2026, the IRS published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled “Racial Nondiscrimination in Private Schools” (REG-119986-25). The proposed rule would extend the prohibition against racial discrimination in private schools to policies and practices that are intended to serve “remedial or diversity-related objectives,” such as those commonly associated with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Under the proposed rule, any private primary or secondary school, college, professional or trade school, or university, would lose its tax-exempt status if it adopts, maintains, or enforces any policy or practice that considers race, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of any admissions policy, scholarship or loan program, athletic program, or other school-administered program. Comments are due November 3, 2026, and, if finalized, the proposed rule would go into effect on May 31, 2027.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 09.02.26
The CSC Is Investigating: What Its New NIL Enforcement Memo Means for Institutions
Client Alert | 2 min read | 03.23.26
