Mr. Harrington’s practice is focused on representing and advising colleges, universities, and secondary schools, as well as academic medical centers, research institutions and non-profit educational, scientific, health care, cultural and civic organizations. He advises and represents such clients on a broad range of issues including employment matters, liability and risk management issues, academic affiliations, student-related issues and disciplinary matters, corporate governance and ethics, conflicts of interest, computer networks and information technology, information privacy and security, records retention and management, copyright and fair use, academic publishing, technology licensing, sponsored research issues, contracts and business transactions, affiliated entity issues, institutional compliance programs, regulatory issues, policy development, institutional and governmental audits and investigations, and internal misconduct and noncompliance proceedings. Mr. Harrington previously held senior legal and administrative positions at Boston University, The University of Vermont, and Harvard Medical School, and teaches higher education law at Boston College Law School.
Publications
- “Establishing an Effective Compliance Program, Compliance Risk Assessments and the Role of Legal Counsel”, BNA Medical Research Law & Policy Report, (Vol. 5, No. 22, pp 747-758), November 15, 2006. (co-written with Thomas Schumacher, J.D.)
- “Faculty Conflicts of Interest in an Age of Academic Entrepreneurialism: The Problem, the Law and Selected University Policies,” The Journal of College and University Law 27(4) (Spring 2001): 775-831.
- “Civil and Canon Law Issues Affecting American Catholic Higher Education, 1948-1998: An Overview and the ACCU Perspective,” The Journal of College and University Law 26(1) (Summer 1999): 67-105. [reprinted in the journal Current Issues in Catholic Higher Education, Summer 1999]
- “HIPAA: What University Counsel Need to Know: Colleges and Universities as ‘Providers’ of Health Care and Partners in the Research Enterprise,” a paper delivered and published in the proceedings of the annual conference of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA), Boston, 6/27/02.
- "Educational Decisionmaking in a Democracy: An Analysis of Selected Theories of Democratic Deliberation and Their Application to Current Issues in American Education” (1999). [monograph distributed by Kettering Foundation, Civic Education Project].
Presentations
“Compliance Programs for Smaller Colleges and Institutions With More Limited Resources,” South Hadley and Worcester (Scheduled for December 4 and 11, 2009).
“The New Federal and Massachusetts Data Privacy and Security, Identity Theft, Breach Notification Requirements,” South Hadley and Worcester (Scheduled for October 16 and 23, 2009).
"College & University Responses to the H1N1 ("Swine Flu") Pandemic: Legal, Policy & Operational Issues". Bowditch Breakfast Series, Worcester, MA (October 7, 2009).
“Perks, Incentives, and Special Deals Involving Academic Program, Student Service and Consumer Marketing Related Arrangements: Conflict of Interest & Consumer Protection Issues and Concerns, and What to do About Them.” UVM Higher Education Legal Issues Conference, Burlington, VT (Scheduled for October 12, 2009).
“New Federal & State Compliance, Governance, Accountability, and Consumer Protection Requirements for Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts: What They Are and What to do About Them.” Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Massachusetts (“AICUM”) Symposium, Worcester, MA, August 14, 2009.
"Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity & Expression of Faculty, Staff & Students: Issues Involving Non-Discrimination and Accommodation in the Context of Employment, Educational Programs, Facilities and Campus Life." South Hadley & Worcester, April 17th and 24th, 2009.
“Issues Relating to The Internet, Web 2.0 Technologies & Campus Computer Networks: Institutional & Individual Rights, Responsibilities, Liabilities & Risks,” South Hadley & Worcester, March 13th and 20th, 2009.
“Student Psychological & Learning Disabilities: Institutional Responsibilities and Strategies for Accommodation and Management,” Worcester, 2/27/09.
“Legal Issues Involving Student Alcohol Use and Abuse”, Colleges of Worcester Consortium Conference (“Promising Practices: Addressing Alcohol Use and Abuse in the College Population”), College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, 2/20/09.
“The Regulation & Management of Faculty Conflicts of Interest” Boston Bar Association, College and University Section, Luncheon Seminar, February 11, 2009.
“The New FERPA Amendments: Implications for Information Privacy & Security Practices of Colleges & Universities” B&D Higher Education Roundtable, South Hadley & Worcester, MA, December 5th and 12th, 2008.
“Tax Implications of Industry Sponsored Research,” NACUA November Workshop (“Managing the Higher Education Research Enterprise in a Time of Change”), Washington, DC 11/13/08.
“Establishing Effective Research Compliance Programs,” NACUA November Workshop (“Managing the Higher Education Research Enterprise in a Time of Change”), Washington, DC 11/13/08.
“Ancillary and Affiliated Programs, Institutes and Joint Ventures: Contractual, Risk, Liability, Tax and Other Issues”. UVM Legal Issues in Higher Education Annual Conference, Burlington, VT, October 13, 2008.
“Designing and Implementing Effective Research Compliance Programs at Universities
and AMCs”, Society of Research Administrators (SRA) Regional Conference, Boston, April 28, 2008.
“Top Ten Research Compliance Risks – What General Counsel Need to Know,” a presentation, with materials, delivered at Annual Conference of National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA), San Diego, CA, 6/28/07.
“Research Integrity Through Research Compliance: Key Considerations in Establishing an Effective Ethics & Compliance Program,” a presentation, with materials, delivered at NCURA (National Council of University Research Administrators) Region 1 Meeting, Providence, RI, 5/7/07
“The Poehlman Research Misconduct Case – Lessons Learned” – planned and moderated panel of participants in the Poehlman research misconduct case, as part of Harvard-Partners-ORI Conference “Research Misconduct: How to Better Avoid, Prevent, Detect and Prove Data Fabrication and Falsification” at HMS Conference Center, 2/26/07.
“Regulating Biological Research Laboratories in Boston and in Massachusetts” presentation delivered w/ Attorney Mary Feeney at Boston Bar Association, meeting of College and University Section, November 8, 2006.
“Establishing an Effective Compliance Program, Compliance Risk Assessments and the Role of Legal Counsel”, a presentation, with materials, delivered at NACUA Annual Conference, Chicago, 6/27/06.
“Auditing and Monitoring of Clinical Research Studies: Legal/Regulatory Issues and Emerging Models,” a presentation, with materials, delivered at NCURA Regional Conference, July 27, 2004, Providence, RI.
“Institutional Conflicts of Interest & Technology Transfer,” a presentation, with materials, delivered at Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) Eastern Regional Conference, Charleston, SC, 5/26/04.
“Bumps on the Road to HIPAA Compliance,” a presentation and panel discussion delivered at the NACUA Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN, 6/23/03.
Public Testimony: “HIPAA Implementation at Colleges and Universities: Suggestions for Regulatory Revisions and Additional Agency Guidance” presented to National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (DHHS advisory body re HIPAA Privacy Rule). Baltimore, MD, 10/29/02.
“Research Misconduct Proceedings,” guest lecturer presentation delivered as part of UVM College of Medicine’s Responsible Conduct in Research course for graduate and medical students, November, 2002.
“HIPAA & Research”, a presentation, with materials, delivered at Medical Research Summit, Washington, D.C., 3/19/01.
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