profile image

Thomas Cline

Husch Blackwell LLP

Thomas G. Cline’s experience as a university general counsel and administrator gives him an insider’s perspective that education clients find invaluable. He spent 27 years in the Office of General Counsel at Northwestern University, including the last 15 years as the university’s vice president and general counsel.

In that role, Tom provided legal advice to the Board of Trustees, the president and other university officers, as well as faculty and staff in diverse areas including governance, legislative and regulatory compliance, development, tax, athletics, employment, real estate, student affairs, zoning and contracts.

He also worked with members of senior administration to develop and implement university policy on a wide variety of topics. Previously, Tom served as general counsel and chief operating officer for the National Association for Home Care, a trade association based in Washington, D.C. Tom has also served on the staff of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging.

Tom has been an active member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) since 1989. He served for nine years on its board of directors and was elected as the organization’s treasurer and later as the chair of the board. In addition, Tom has presented on a variety of higher education subjects for NACUA.

Experience :

  • Drafted and negotiated a 2007 agreement to create a new Northwestern University campus in Qatar.
  • Oversaw the legal aspects of a new affiliation agreement between Northwestern University and Northwestern Memorial Healthcare.
  • Led Northwestern University’s efforts to improve its risk management and regulatory compliance procedures through the establishment of the university’s first institution-wide compliance office.

Community Leadership :

  • Music of the Baroque, Board of Directors, 2013-present; Executive Committee, 2016-present
  • Childcare Network of Evanston, Advisory Board, 2005-2010; Board of Directors, 1995-2001; Secretary, 2000-2001; Executive Committee, 1996-2001; Secretary-Treasurer, 1996-2000
  • Evanston Public Library Fund for Excellence Committee, 2002-2006
  • Leadership Evanston, 1994-1995

Education :

  • J.D., Northwestern University School of Law
  • B.A., Yale University

Admissions :

  • Illinois
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Professional Associations and Memberships : National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA).

Cost

Rate : $$$

What types of cases Attorney Thomas Cline & Husch Blackwell LLP can handle?
Husch Blackwell LLP can handle cases related to laws concerning Real Estate, Employment, Education, Tax. We manually verify each attorney’s practice areas before approving their profiles and reviews on our website.
Where is Husch Blackwell LLP located?
Husch Blackwell LLP is located at 120 S Riverside Plaza #2200, Chicago, IL 60606, USA. You can reach out to Husch Blackwell LLP using their phone line 312.526.1630. You can also check their website huschblackwell.com or email them at tom.cline@huschblackwell.com.
How much would it cost to hire Husch Blackwell LLP?
Thomas Cline lawyer charges are specific to each case. However, they work with contingency fees and its ranges from $$ to $$$. They also provide free consultation [and no obligation quotes] if you are interested to hire.
Are Thomas Cline reviews trust-able?
We have the ratings and reviews moderation team who checks and verifies every review submitted on our website manually. You can trust all the reviews you see on Thomas Cline lawyer profile listing.

Rate and write a review

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Is this your profile?Claim it now.

Make sure your information is up to date.
Husch Blackwell LLP
120 S Riverside Plaza #2200, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Get directions
diamond elite badge
profile image

Robert L. McKenna III

4.8
Huntington Beach, California, US
Advertisement
diamond elite badge
profile image

David Centeno

4.5
New York, New York, US
Advertisement