Specifications include, but are not limited to: Matters for which the University requires outside counsel include pre-litigation disputes, litigation and regulatory investigations involving Title IX, faculty and staff employment issues, student issues and disputes, open meetings and open records disputes, contract disputes and other higher education issues. The University also requires outside counsel assistance in handling many other non-litigation matters in specialized areas, including the following: TAX - The University may require consultation and advice on tax issues related to municipal taxation, early retirement plans, other retirement plan pay-outs, executive compensation matters, employment-related tax issues, preparation of documents, and similar institutional tax issues that may arise. IMMIGRATION - The University may require legal representation relating to all temporary visas including F, H-1B, OPT, TN, L, TPS, and V, as well as advice regarding SEVIS, consulate processing, and other provisions of immigration law. BANKRUPTCY - The University may require consultation and advice relating to bankruptcy issues, specifically with respect to the bankruptcy laws related to student loans and undue hardship claims. These services may include making court appearances, preparing pleadings, preparing proofs of claims and responding to inquiries...