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Crystal Ludlow Will Be A Speaker At 2026 Golden Gate ALA Knowledge to Leadership Conference
Novus's Firm Administrator, Crystal Ludlow, will be a co-panelist with Cheryl Parks, Advisor, Coach, and AI Consultant, in a session moderated by Shirley Laboy, Director of Administration at Bondurant Mixson & Elmore LLP, titled, "Growth Unlocked: Transforming...
Novus Law Firm Late Fall Conference Roundup
With the end of the year fast approaching, we wanted to take a moment and thank the organizations and co-presenters who made the end of this Fall Conference season a success. On November 4, Natasha Baker, Managing Attorney presented “What You Need to Know About Title...
Novus Celebrates the Holidays!
The Novus team had a great time trading gifts at our celebratory holiday lunch. And after this relaxing time, we are ready to finish out the year strong! Destiny, Laurel, Crystal & Arely
Natasha Baker to Present at the 2025 Association of Theological Schools Executive Leadership Intensive
Natasha Baker, Managing Attorney at Novus Law Firm, will present the session "Informed Leadership - Legal Updates Impacting Seminaries" at the 2025 Association of Theological Schools Executive Leadership Intensive taking place December 8th through December 11th, 2025...
Upcoming Webinar: Major Changes for Higher Ed: Preparing for DOJ Inquiries and New IPEDS Requirements
On Tuesday, December 2, at 2pm EST, join attorneys from Novus Law Firm and FortneyScott, and an I/O Psychologist from DCI as we discuss the scope of data being requested by the federal government and how to ensure that your institution is prepared. To register for...
Natasha Baker to Present at the Annual EIIA Members Meeting & Risk Management Conference
Novus is proud to be a sponsor of the 2025 Annual EIIA Members Meeting & Risk Management Conference. The conference is being held November 5th to 7th in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to engage in cutting-edge panels and...
Novus Law Firm Presented on S.B. 98 for California Clients
On September 25, 2025, Novus Law Firm hosted a briefing entitled, "New CA Immigration Enforcement Notice Law (S.B. 98) to Take Immediate Effect" for our institution of higher education clients located in California. In this session, Novus provided a briefing on the...
Sean Gentry Presenting on Agism in the Workplace
On September 12, 2025 Sean Gentry will present at the ProVisors NorCal D&I Committee Meeting regarding Agism in the Workplace in honor of “International Day for Older Persons.” This will be a business-focused conversation about the rights of older employees in the...
Crystal Ludlow Attends 2025 ALA Chapter Leadership Institute
Crystal Ludlow, Firm Administrator, attended the Association of Legal Administrator's (ALA) 2025 Chapter Leadership Institute (CLI) July 17-19, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Crystal attended CLI to further her role as president-elect on the board of directors for...
Novus Welcomes Senior Attorney Sean B. Gentry
Novus Law Firm, Inc. is proud to announce that Sean B. Gentry has joined our team as a Senior Attorney. Sean will focus on the firm's California employment law practice, providing advice and counsel to institutions of higher education and California private sector...
Novus joins AICCU’s Corporate Allies Program
Novus is pleased to join AICCU's Corporate Allies Program in its inaugural year. The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) is comprised of many independent, nonprofit colleges and universities across California which work to improve...
Natasha Baker to Present at the CSU Annual Civil Rights Conference
Natasha Baker, Managing Attorney at Novus Law Firm, will present two sessions regarding Title IX and Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation investigations at the Annual California State University Civil Rights Conference on July 29th and 30th, 2025. The sessions...
Natasha Baker on Innovative Educators’ Friday 5 Live! Podcast
On May 30, 2025, Natasha Baker appeared on the From Courts To Campuses: Navigating Title IX’s New Playbook episode of Innovative Educators' Friday 5 Live! podcast with host Meg Foster. Natasha and Meg discussed critical updates to Title IX regulations and what actions...
Crystal Ludlow Attending 2025 ALA Annual Conference
Firm Administrator, Crystal Ludlow, will attend the Association of Legal Administrator's 2025 Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Crystal is a leader of FirstFive, a shared interest group for legal management professionals in the first five-ish years of their...
Spring Forward: Employment Law Training Reimagined
Stay ahead of the curve with our newly updated employment law training program debuting later this spring. Designed for both current and new clients, this essential program delivers the latest developments in employment legislation and best practices with a focus on...
Novus’s Fifth Anniversary
Today Novus Law Firm, Inc. proudly celebrates our fifth anniversary. This milestone was made possible by the support and trust of our clients, the dedication and hard work of our colleagues, and the invaluable partnerships with our collaborators. We are deeply...
Natasha Baker Quoted in The Chronicle of Higher Education
Natasha Baker was quoted in a January 22, 2025 article in The Chronicle of Higher Education by Katherine Mangan titled "How a Trump Executive Order Could Upend Colleges' Hiring Practices." The piece examines the profound implications for higher education caused by...
2025 California Employment Law Updates: What Employers Need to Know
2025 California Employment Law Updates: What Employers Need to Know Dear Colleagues, We hope that you had a restful holiday season – 2025 looks to be another year filled with legal changes! As a reminder, California implemented a number of new employment laws that...
Novus Law Firm Closure for Winter Break
As the holiday season approaches, we want to be sure you are aware that Novus Law Firm will be taking a winter break to celebrate and recharge. Our office will be closed from December 23, 2024, through January 2, 2025. We will resume regular business hours on January...
Natasha Baker to Coordinate January NACUA Virtual CLE Workshop Session
At the upcoming NACUA Winter 2025 Virtual CLE Workshop focused on AI and Higher Education Law, Natasha J. Baker will coordinate the January 31 session entitled AI, OGC and Outside Counsel Walk Into a Bar: Ethical, Strategic, and Practical Applications in Your Practice...
Natasha Baker Joins AICCU Panel on Decision Overruling Chevron Deference
Natasha J. Baker will be a panelist at AICCU's December 2, 2024 webinar on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision overruling Chevron deference. The panel will discuss the potential impact of the ruling on higher education institutions and how a new presidential...
Natasha Baker to Present Regulatory Updates at the Annual EIIA Members Meeting & Risk Management Conference
Representatives from EIIA member institutions attending the Annual EIIA Members Meeting & Risk Management Conference are invited to attend Natasha J. Baker for a Regulatory Update session covering Title IX, FLSA, Student-Athletes, and Employees. We look forward...
Natasha Baker to Present “What You Need to Know About Title IX” for AASCU
On November 12, 2024, Natasha Baker will present "What You Need to Know About Title IX" for participants in American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)'s Millennium Leadership Initiative and Emerging Leaders Program.
Natasha Baker to attend AICCU 2024 Annual Meeting
Natasha J. Baker will attend the Association of Independent California Colleges & Universities (AICCU) 2024 annual meeting on October 8th and 9th at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel in downtown Sacramento - just blocks from the Novus Law Firm office. She will join...