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Speaking Engagements & Presentations
GREGORY J. VINCENT: INTEGRITY & EXCELLENCE
A renowned legal advocate with a career spanning academia, law, non-profit leadership and public service, Dr. Gregory J. Vincent helps executives, educators, nonprofit leaders, athletic departments, and business professionals navigate their ever-evolving legal landscapes.
Former education and non-profit CEO, board chair, tenured professor, and Ohio Assistant Attorney General, Gregory J. Vincent. has successfully argued precedent-setting cases before the Ohio Supreme Court, managed budgets of up to $100 million, and advised institutions shaping national policy.
Achievements & Honors
- Former Ohio Assistant Attorney General
- Former Vice President, W.K. Kellogg Professor and Professor of Law – University of Texas at Austin
- Former Professor of Educational Policy & Law and Executive Director – University of Kentucky
- Former Education and Non-Profit CEO (Talladega College, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Hobart and William Smith Colleges)
- 48th Grand Sire Archon (CEO and Chairman) – Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity Inc. (2018-2020)
- 2023 HBCU Pre-Law Hall of Fame Inductee
- 2019 Kentucky Colonel – Highest title of honor bestowed by the Governor of Kentucky
- 2016 Educator of the Year – University of Pennsylvania
- 2012 Service Award & 2022 Inclusive Excellence Award – The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
- Member National Council OSU Moritz College of Law (2008)
- 2017 Professor of the Year – University of Texas Law School Thurgood Marshall Legal Society
- University Spokesperson – United States Supreme Court Case Fisher v. University of Texas (2016)
- 2023 Alumnus Citation – Hobart College
Education & Credentials
- Doctor of Education – University of Pennsylvania
- Juris Doctor – The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
- Bachelor of Arts – Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Licenses & Bar Memberships
- Bar Admissions: Ohio and West Virginia
- Professional Memberships: Ohio State Bar Association, West Virginia State
Bar Association - Certifications: Certified civil rights mediator (10 years)
“On behalf of our Association and myself, I pass to you our honest and unexaggerated gratitude for the legal services you provided. You brought reason, calm & most important, confidence to the complicated and emotional task of restructuring our 126-year-old organization.”
– Robert L. Gilbert, President- Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphan’s Home & Ohio Veterans’ Children’s Home
SERVICES & SECTORS
With skill & experience, Gergory Vincent Law delivers more than reactive solutions. We anticipate challenges, act with purpose & pursue excellence in all things.
- Services
- Sectors
As a former student athlete and law professor at the forefront of NIL law, Professor Vincent advises universities, student-athletes and their families, and institutions on Name, Image & Likeness contracts, sponsorship, compliance, and more.
NONPROFIT LAW
To strengthen your mission-driven organization’s impact, Dr. Vincent (a former nonprofit CEO) counsels nonprofits on governance, tax exemption, fundraising, and fiduciary responsibilities.
EDUCATION
With extensive educational law and leadership experience, Prof. Vincent advises universities, districts, and nonprofits on matters like Title IX, accreditation, student rights & beyond.
CIVIL RIGHTS
Dr. Vincent spent decades shaping civil rights law through litigation, policy & advocacy. From discrimination claims and regulatory matters to cultivating mindful cultures, we foster compliance & equity.
EMPLOYMENT & LABOR LAW
We counsel executives, businesses, union leaders, and institutions through employment issues, EEOC, contracts, internal investigations, compliance and litigation, while mitigating risk & protecting your workforce.
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Some situations require a swift response. With experience handling discrimination claims, sensitive investigations and high-stakes issues, we help traverse negative exposure with discretion & clarity.
Colleges, Universities & Educational Institutions
Corporations & Businesses
Financial Services & Investment Firms
Technology & Innovation Enterprises
Media, Entertainment & Publishing
Real Estate & Development Firms
Professional Associations & Trade Organizations
Labor Unions & Employee Associations
Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management
Nonprofits, Foundations & Faith-Based Organizations
Governments, Municipalities & Public Entities
Collegiate Athletic Depts. & NIL Stakeholders
STRATEGIC COUNSEL ACROSS OHIO
Gregory J. Vincent Law brings deep industry experience and strong ties to Central Ohio’s political & academic circles & Northeast Ohio’s industrial sectors. With statewide reach, an office in Columbus, and virtual capabilities, we provide high impact & precision advocacy.
Justice isn’t just knowing the law—it’s applying it with purpose, fairness, and care.
Dr. Gregory J. Vincent
GVL: LEGAL INSIGHTS & RESOURCES
Access helpful articles and practical guides designed to help understand, stay ahead & navigate complex legal matters with confidence.
