The Stop Campus Hazing Act: One Year Later
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About This Episode
In this episode, UE’s Melanie Bennett interviews Jeff Nolan and Miriam McKendall from Holland & Knight about the Stop Campus Hazing Act.
The information in this episode is accurate as of March 11, 2026. Please be sure to check with legal counsel for additional updates.
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Listen Now
About This Episode
In this episode, UE’s Melanie Bennett interviews Jeff Nolan and Miriam McKendall from Holland & Knight about the Stop Campus Hazing Act.
The information in this episode is accurate as of March 11, 2026. Please be sure to check with legal counsel for additional updates.
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Featured Speakers
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Melanie Bennett, Esq., ARM-E
Senior Risk Management Counsel
In her role on UE’s Risk Research team, Melanie dives into timely topics affecting education. Her areas of expertise include protecting minors, enterprise risk management (ERM), technology accessibility, and athletics. Prior to joining UE, she interned at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. Melanie serves on the Higher Education Protection Network’s (HEPNet’s) Board of Directors.
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Jeffrey J. Nolan, Esq.
Partner, Holland & Knight
Jeff is an education and employment attorney based in Holland & Knight's Boston office who represents, advises, educates and helps clients nationwide manage conflicts, enhance the safety of individuals and environments, and successfully navigate the maze of legal obligations faced by educational institutions and employers. Jeff has over 30 years of experience representing and advising colleges, universities and independent schools throughout the United States regarding situations that implicate Title IX, the Clery Act, the ADA, FERPA, and other laws that apply in the higher education context. He also conducts investigations, serves as a Title IX hearing officer, trains and assists clients in behavioral threat assessment, conducts compliance assessments, and helps clients develop Title IX/Clery Act and other policies, practices and training programs to minimize risk and enhance compliance with those laws.
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Miriam J. McKendall, Esq.
Partner, Holland & Knight
Miriam J. McKendall is a partner at Holland & Knight’s Boston office, specializing in employment and education law. She co-chairs the firm’s National Education Team and advises clients on workplace legal compliance, including anti-discrimination, sexual harassment, and disability accommodations. Miriam defends clients in litigation and agency proceedings, and helps manage and resolve complex legal issues. She also conducts sensitive workplace investigations and develops strategies to avoid litigation and manage reputational risks.