Beginning in Fall 2026, the Office of General Counsel will also host a new informal conversation series designed to create space for dialogue on timely topics affecting higher education. These sessions will be casual, accessible opportunities to connect, ask questions and explore emerging issues together. We anticipate hosting multiple conversations over the course of the upcoming year. Information on the Fall 2026 sessions are as follows. Please note that lunch will be provided by LU Catering.
Session I: Thursday, September 17, 2026 @ 11:45 AM - 1:00PM, HST L185
Principle-y Speaking: How the Chicago Principles and the Principles of Our Equitable Community shape our campus.
This conversation will examine the history and content of both sets of principles, along with concepts that connect them and us as a community. We will also explore how these principles guide us, including how they can - at times - be in harmony and in tension.
Session II: Thursday, October 15, 2026 @ 11:45 AM - 1:00PM, HST L185
Order in the Court, Chaos on the Field - NIL, Eligibility, and a New Era of Lehigh Athletics
Join University Counsel and the Dean of Athletics for a timely discussion on the legal and structural shifts transforming collegiate athletics. From landmark court rulings on athlete eligibility to the mechanics of NIL, college sports is undergoing an unprecedented overhaul. This session will unpack major developments—including the NCAA's "5-in-5" eligibility rule and proposed federal legislation like the Protect College Sports Act—to clarify how national standards are evolving. Together, we will examine what these precedents mean for Lehigh Athletics, our student-athletes, and our institutional values. Come prepared for an interactive dialogue on how Lehigh is charting its path through this new era of college sports.
Session III: Thursday, November 12, 2026 @ 11:45 AM - 1:00PM, HST L185
AdVentures in Entrepreneurship: A business, academic and legal look at Lehigh StartUps
More information to come.
Details regarding the Spring 2027 sessions will be shared in the coming months.