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Dr. Vincent: Local Insight, Eminent Representation
As a former Ohio Assistant Attorney General, few attorneys bring the depth of insight and hands-on experience that define Dr. Gregory J. Vincent’s career.
Former Ohio Assistant Attorney General Few attorneys bring the depth of insight and hands-on experience that define Dr. Gregory J. Vincent’s career. A proud graduate of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and former Ohio Assistant Attorney General, he has played a pivotal role in landmark Ohio Supreme Court cases.
Dr. Vincent has provided trusted legal counsel to public institutions across Central Ohio and led complex compliance operations for leading universities and corporations. His focus spans civil rights, education law, nonprofit governance, and employment and labor law—areas where his work continues to shape policy and set statewide standards. With a strong presence from Capitol Square to the Statehouse, the following honors and roles reflect the breadth and impact of his distinguished career:
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
- 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
OUR SERVICES & SECTORS IN COLUMBUS, OH
Rooted in Columbus, Ohio’s capital and legal epicenter, Gregory J. Vincent Law supports leaders, institutions, and mission-driven organizations throughout Central Ohio and beyond.
- Services
- Sectors
As the Name, Image, and Likeness industry evolves, Professor Vincent is at the forefront, advising student-athletes, athletic departments, and colleges across Ohio on NIL contracts, compliance, and brand protection.
NONPROFIT LAW IN COLUMBUS
Columbus is home to a thriving nonprofit sector, and we provide these dynamic organizations with legal strategies to strengthen governance, ensure compliance, and preserve tax status. As a former nonprofit CEO, our counsel helps nonprofits advance their missions with clarity.
EDUCATION LAWYERS IN COLUMBUS
With a strong presence in Columbus’s educational community—from K-12 governance to higher ed leadership—Dr. Vincent offers tailored legal counsel to districts, charter schools, universities and other institutions of learning.
EMPLOYMENT & LABOR LAW IN COLUMBUS
Whether navigating claims of wrongful termination, employee disputes, or union negotiations, we support Ohio employers, executives, and institutions through every phase of workforce-related legal challenges.
CIVIL RIGHTS
From discrimination claims and systemic audits within Ohio public institutions to policy development for statewide agencies and nonprofits, we offer proactive, legally sound guidance that advances compliance and accountability.
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
In Columbus—where legal, academic, and political decisions are often made under a public spotlight—reputational risk demands more than damage control. We advise executives, boards, and institutions on navigating crises with discretion, legal precision, and public accountability.
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
ENTRUSTED COUNSEL IN CENTRAL OHIO
We provide strategic legal representation to institutions, select individuals & business leaders—advancing their interests and innovations with deep regional insight and experience.
Justice isn’t just knowing the law—it’s applying it with purpose, fairness, and care.
Dr. Gregory J. Vincent
GVL – COLUMBUS, OH: INSIGHTS & RESOURCES
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