Specifications include, but are not limited to:Due to the size of its staff and the number of issues presented to it on a daily basis, the Office for Legal Affairs at Northern Kentucky University has determined that it is not feasible to utilize University employees for representation of the University in all legal matters such as those pertaining to litigations, tax, property, labor and employment, bankruptcy, immigration, etc. In accordance with Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 45A, the University is required to solicit proposals from qualified providers of the personal services stated below. LITIGATION The University is in need of consultation and legal representation in a broad range of pre-litigation and litigation matters that impact higher education such as, but not limited to, Title IX, employment issues, open meetings and records laws, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, contract disputes, student issues, freedom of speech, tenure and academic freedom. TAX The University is in need of consultation and advice on tax issues related to municipal taxation, early retirement plans, other retirement plan pay-outs, employment-related tax issues, preparation of documents, and all other tax issues that may arise. IMMIGRATION The University is in need of 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 is in need of consultation and advice relating to bankruptcy issues, specifically with respect to the bankruptcy laws related to student loans and undue hardship claims. These services would include making court appearances, preparing pleadings, preparing proofs of claims and responding to inquiries. LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT The University is in need of consultation and advice relating to all labor and employment issues, specifically including discrimination claims under the state and federal constitutions, the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, the ADEA, Title VII, and state and federal discrimination statutes. Duties will include court appearances, preparation of pleadings and correspondence, and all other activities associated with the defense of discrimination and employment claims. REAL PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION LAW The University is in need of consultation and advice relating to property issues, including title searches, construction law, eminent domain, zoning and annexation.