Legal Issues Conference
2025 WCTC Biennial Legal Issues Conference
Thursday, October 16 - Friday, October 17, 2025
Richard T. Anderson Education Center, College Center, 800 Main Street, Pewaukee
WCTC is excited to host the 2025 Legal Issues Conference, focusing on the diverse legal issues impacting all aspects of higher education. This year's event will cover pressing topics from AI law and data privacy to free speech, student conduct, and compliance strategies.
Thursday, October 16
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Quarles
9:30 a.m. Keynote: HOT LEGAL TOPICS IN WTCS
Join the keynote session, Hot Legal Topics in WTCS, for insights on Act 10, grant funding and DEI, website accessibility, data privacy, and fraudulent registration scams.
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Lunch & Welcome
Dr. Richard Barnhouse, WCTC President welcomes you!
12:45 p.m. Break Out Session 1
Choose from the following topics:
- AI Gun Detection Software and Legal Ramifications, Room C-051
- Contract Administration, Room C-053
- Ethics for Board Members, Room C-055
- Free Speech, Room C-057
2:15 p.m. Break Out Session 2
Choose from the following topics:
- Minors on Campus, Room C-051
- Strategies for Balancing Compliance with Federal Mandates and Existing Civil Rights Obligations, Room C-053
- Open Records in Higher Education, Room C-055
- Changing Federal Policies Impacting International Student Enrollment, Room C-057
3:30 p.m. Break Out Session 3
Choose from the following topics:
- Recent Developments in AI Law, Room C-051
- Scams Involving Fraudulent Applications, Room C-053
- Navigating Claims of Discrimination by Majority Group Members, Room C-055
- Rights and Responsibilities During ICE Enforcement Actions, Room C-057
5:30 p.m. Reception at WCTC
Sponsored by Michael Best
Friday, October 17
8:00 - 8:45 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Quarles
8:45 a.m. Break Out Session 4
Choose from the following topics:
- Hot Topics in Employment Law, Room C-051
- Recent Student Conduct Lessons Learned, Room C-053
- AI Law and Ethics, Room C-055
- Intellectual Property in 2-Year College Space, Room C-057
10:15 a.m. Ask and Attorney Panel
Michael Best, Quarles, Strang & Associates
Andy Palen, WCTC Chief External Relations & Marketing Officer (Moderator)
11:30 a.m. Lunch & Closing
Final Thoughts, Conference Feedback, Grab & Go Lunch
Dr. Richard Barnhouse, WCTC President
CLE Credit
CLE and SHRM credit information will be provided at the conference.
Accommodations
WCTC is committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities. If you have a documented disability that requires accommodations, please contact us well in advance to discuss reasonable accommodations to meet your needs.