Dr. Vincent: Guiding Ohio’s Educational Institutions
Professor Gregory J. Vincent (J.D., Ed.D.) has spent over three decades shaping education law and policy in Ohio and beyond.
A proud graduate of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Regional Director for the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, and former Ohio Assistant Attorney General, Dr. Vincent has litigated precedent-setting cases before the Ohio Supreme Court and led thousands of investigations into student rights, district policies, and institutional compliance.
DR. VINCENT: SHAPING EDUCATIONAL POLICY FOR 35+ YEARS
Dr. Vincent’s leadership spans legal, academic, and civic spheres in Columbus—from his long-standing role on OSU’s National Advisory Council to serving as a university president, law professor, and policy advisor.
Professor Gregory Vincent has guided institutions through Title IX, FERPA, and ADA compliance, overseen multimillion-dollar education systems, and provided trusted legal counsel during pivotal institutional transitions.
- National Advisory Council Member, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (2008–present)
- Former University President (Talladega College, Hobart and William Smith Colleges)
- Bestowed the title of Kentucky Colonel, the highest honor awarded by the Governor of Kentucky
- Vice President & Professor of Law, University of Texas at Austin
- Executive Director, Education and Civil Rights Initiative, University of Kentucky
- 2016 Educator of the Year – University of Pennsylvania
- HBCU Pre-Law Hall of Fame (2023)
- 2022 Inclusive Excellence Award – The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
- Mayor Steve Adler of Austin, TX, declared June 13, 2017 – Gregory J. Vincent Day.
- Senior Warden (Chairman), St. James’ Episcopal Church, Austin, Texas
With over 500 legal presentations, CLEs, and keynote addresses across 35 states and five continents, Dr. Vincent delivers more than reactive solutions—he provides the legal foresight and reassurance educators need for success and stability.
Read Greg’s Full BioEducation Law Services for Columbus K-12, Charter & Higher Ed
At Gregory J. Vincent Law, we tailor legal strategies to the realities of today’s schools and academic systems. We help Columbus education leaders manage legal obligations, respond to sensitive matters, and strengthen institutional trust.
Title IX
We guide schools and universities through Title IX policy development, investigations, and training—ensuring compliance, fairness, and legal integrity in matters involving sex-based discrimination and misconduct.
More on Title IXStudent Rights & Discipline
We guide student conduct policies, disciplinary hearings, and due process, ensuring fairness and legal defensibility in academic and behavioral matters.
Regulatory Compliance (ADA, FERPA, IDEA)
We help institutions stay aligned with evolving education laws by conducting audits, training staff, and crafting policies that meet federal and state standards for privacy, access, and special education.
Education and School Policy AuditsSpecial Ed. & Disability Rights
We help institutions meet their obligations under IDEA and Section 504, advising on IEPs, accommodations, and dispute resolution to support students with disabilities and maintain full compliance.
Special Ed. & Disability Rights
Faculty & Employment Law for Educators
We represent educators and institutions in employment disputes, contract matters, tenure reviews, and investigations, ensuring policies comply with education labor laws and institutional values.
School Governance & Policy Development
We support boards and school leaders in creating transparent, legally sound governance frameworks that align with Ohio education law and institutional goals.
Free Speech & Academic Freedom
We advise on First Amendment issues affecting students, faculty, and institutions—balancing legal protections with the responsibilities of academic environments.
School Safety & Crisis Response
We assist schools in developing and implementing legally sound safety protocols—from threat assessments to emergency response plans—ensuring compliance with state mandates and federal guidance.
Crisis Management & Risk Avoidance
We prepare institutions to respond to legal challenges and public scrutiny with structured crisis protocols, internal investigations, and proactive legal strategy.
Crisis ManagementAccreditation & Program Evaluation
We advise educational institutions on accreditation readiness, governance alignment, and policy development to support successful reviews and maintain good standing with accrediting bodies.
Higher Ed Legal Support
Columbus’s colleges and universities face complex challenges. We offer tailored counsel on academic freedom, shared governance, student affairs, and federal compliance.
Higher EdLegal Strategies & Solutions for Ohio Educators
We bring deep insight and national leadership to the evolving challenges faced by Columbus schools, universities, and education professionals. We stay ahead of trends—from reforms to mandates—offering trustworthy counsel that helps institutions manage compliance, mitigate risk, and uphold academic integrity in Central Ohio.
“Your legal support helped transform a legacy institution burdened by history into one with renewed direction and purpose.”
– Robert L. Gilbert, President- Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphan’s Home & Ohio Veterans’ Children’s Home
Justice isn’t just knowing the law—it’s applying it with purpose, fairness, and care.
Dr. Gregory J. Vincent
