Scott L. Warner has been representing universities, colleges, and businesses since he entered private practice in 1997. Prior to joining the firm as a partner in 2006, he served for four years as Assistant and Associate General Counsel at Northwestern University, where his responsibilities included student affairs, affirmative action, athletics, admissions, regulatory compliance, and policy development and review. Scott graduated from the University of Michigan in 1993 and graduated cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School in December 1995. Scott then served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Jay C. Waldman, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys and the Association for Student Conduct Administration (f/k/a Association for Student Judicial Affairs).
Publications
“Threading the Needle: Best Practices in Dealing with Distressed and Dangerous Students” (NACUA Workshop, Tempe, AZ, 3/18/09).
“Mental Health Leave Policies,” NASPA Leadership Exchange, Vol. 6, Issue 3 (Fall 2008) (w/ J. Dunkle, Z. Silverstein).
“Managing Violent and Other Troubling Students: The Role of Threat Assessment Teams on Campus,” 34 J.C.U.L. 585 (May 2008) (w/ J. Dunkle, Z. Silverstein).
“Everything You Wanted To Know About Litigating Against Students: The Customer Isn’t Always Right” (2007 NACUA Annual Conference Outline) (w/ R. Jeris).
Speeches and Presentations
"Accommodating Student Psychiatric Disabilities in a Post-Virginia Tech World: Model Solutions that Address Student Behavioral Concerns" (Presentation, NACUA Annual Conference, Washington, DC, 6/29/10) (w/ J. Zugish, A. Rapport, S. Subramanian (moderator)
"Legal Issues in Student Affairs Administration" (Doctor of Education Course Presentation, Benedictine University, Lisle, IL, 6/13/10).
"Current Illinois Cases and Legislative Developments" (Presentation, NACUA Regional Half-Day CLE Seminar, Chicago, IL, 5/14/10) (w/ E. Babbitt).
"Threat Assessment Teams: Creating a Climate of Safety" (Presentation, AAMC Annual Conference, Boston, MA, 11/11/09) (w/ N. Few, P. Moss, A. Nuzzarello (moderator)).
"Strategies for Dealing with Troubled Students: Legal Issues & Practical Strategies" (Presentation, NASPA IV-East Regional Conference, Lombard, IL, 11/9/09) (w/ Z. Silverstein).
"Sexual Harassment Accusations and Disciplinary Actions Against Faculty" (Presentation, University of Vermont 19th Annual Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference, Burlington, VT, 10/19/09).
“Strategies for Dealing with Disruptive Students” (Presentation, American Association of Medical Colleges Central Group on Student Affairs Annual Spring Meeting, 4/17/09) (w/ Z. Silverstein, A. Nuzzarello).
“Threading the Needle: Best Practices in Dealing with Distressed and Dangerous Students” (Presentation, NACUA Workshop, Tempe, AZ, 3/18/09) (w/ L. Schutjer, E. Brody Gluck (moderator)).
“Addressing Resident Performance Problems & Due Process Issues” (Presentation, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 41st Annual Course for Orthopaedic Educators, Lisle, IL, 11/5/08).
“Sexual Harassment on Campus: Fundamental Principles and Recent Trends” (Discussion Group Session, University of Vermont Legal Issues In Higher Education Annual Conference, Burlington, VT, 10/13/08).
“Crisis Response Strategies Including the Role of Threat Assessment Teams on Campus” (Presentation, Illinois Community College Chief Financial Officer Fall Conference, Rend Lake, IL, 9/25/08).
“Addressing Student Mental Health Issues: A Systems Approach” (Presentation, The Community College Conference on Legal Issues, Orlando, FL, 2/12/08).
“Student Mental Health Issues” (Panel Discussion, sponsored by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.; Chicago and Elmhurst, IL, 11/13/07 and 11/15/07) (w/ E. Babbitt (moderator), Z. Silverstein, J. Dunkle).
“Everything You Wanted To Know About Litigating Against Students: The Customer Isn’t Always Right” (Presentation, NACUA Annual Conference, 6/29/07) (w/ M. Desler, S. Leider (moderator)).
“Panel Discussion on Discipline of Troubled Students” (Presentation, Association for Student Judicial Affairs “Drive-In” Conference, Chicago, IL, 6/2/05) (w/ E. Babbitt, Z. Silverstein).
