Audrey J. Anderson Explained

Audrey J. Anderson
Known For:	Expert on education and health law
Spouse:	Richard M. Rosenthal
Occupation:	University administrator, lawyer
Education:	Northwestern University (BA) University of Michigan Law School (JD)
Nationality:	American

Audrey J. Anderson is an American attorney specializing in education and health law who was the Vice Chancellor, General Counsel and University Secretary for Vanderbilt University from 2013 to 2018. She currently serves as an adjunct professor of law at Vanderbilt University Law School.

Biography

Anderson grew up in Minnesota. She studied at Northwestern University, where she received a B.A. in economics in 1985.^{[1] [2]} She attended the University of Michigan School of Law, serving as an editor of the Michigan Law Review, graduating Order of the Coif with a J.D. in 1990.^[3] After law school, she clerked for Judge Harold H. Greene of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in 1990-1991, and for Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court William H. Rehnquist in 1991-1992.^{[4] [5]} Following her clerkships, she practiced law in Washington, D.C. as an associate and then partner at Hogan & Hartson (now Hogan Lovells), where she worked on constitutional and disability law.^{[6] [7]} In 2006, Anderson represented the Seattle Public Schools in Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. 1.^[8] In 2006 and 2007, Anderson taught as an adjunct law professor of the American University Washington College of Law.

In 2009, Anderson joined the legal staff of the United States Department of Homeland Security, and from September 2011 to March 2013 she served as its Deputy General Counsel, reporting to General Counsel Ivan K. Fong.^{[9] [10]}

In 2013, she was named General Counsel of Vanderbilt.^{[11] [12] [13]} In that role, she provided university leaders advice on intellectual property, personnel issues, and contracts. She also managed the university's litigation and gave legal advice to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.^[14] In July 2018, she announced her retirement from her academic posts.^{[15] [16]}

Personal life

Anderson is married to Richard M. Rosenthal, her law school classmate, who is an educator.^{[17] [18]}

See also

• List of law clerks of the Supreme Court of the United States (Chief Justice)

Select articles

• Anderson . Audrey J. . Corporate Life after Death: CERCLA Preemption of State Corporate Dissolution Law . Michigan Law Review . 1989 . 88 . 1. 131–168 . University of Michigan Law School. 10.2307/1289139. 1289139 .

External links

• Bio, Vanderbilt University

Notes and References

1. Web site: Four Women in New University Administrative Positions . Women in Academia Report . April 11, 2019 . March 6, 2013.
2. Web site: The Campaign for Northwestern-Class of 1985 . Northwestern University . April 11, 2019.
3. Masthead, Michigan Law Review, vol 88, no. 8 . Michigan Law Review . University of Michigan Law School . August 1990. 88 . 2480 . April 11, 2019.
4. Web site: Supreme Court Clerkships (1991-2019) . University of Michigan Law School . April 11, 2019.
5. Book: Peppers . Todd C. . Courtiers of the Marble Palace: The Rise and Influence of the Supreme Court Law Clerk . 2006 . Stanford University Press . Palo Alto, CA . 9780804753821 . 229 .
6. News: Johnston . David . Lawyers Trying to Stop Execution Cite Flaws in Bias Report . April 11, 2019 . New York Times . June 13, 2001.
7. News: Rosenbaum . David E. . Ruling on Disability Rights Called a Blow by Advocates . April 11, 2019 . New York Times . February 21, 2001.
8. Web site: Panelists parse Supreme Court rulings on school integration . Duke Law News . Duke University Law School . April 11, 2019 . September 7, 2007.
9. News: DHS' Anderson to become general counsel at Vanderbilt . April 15, 2019 . Government Security News . World Business Media, LLC. March 7, 2013.
10. Web site: Department of Homeland Security Directory . U.S. Government Printing Office . April 11, 2019 . 73 . August 2, 2012.
11. News: Vanderbilt names general counsel . April 15, 2019 . Nashville Post . March 1, 2013.
12. News: Patterson . Jim . Audrey J. Anderson named Vanderbilt general counsel . April 11, 2019 . Vanderbilt News . March 1, 2013.
13. Book: Directory of Corporate Counsel: 2015 -2016 Edition . 2015 . Wolters Kluwer Law & Business . New York . 9781454856535 . 1650 . April 11, 2019.
14. News: Vanderbilt general counsel to step down . April 11, 2019 . Nashville Post . July 11, 2018.
15. News: Moran . Melanie . Anderson stepping down as vice chancellor, general counsel . April 11, 2019 . Vanderbilt University News . July 19, 2018.
16. News: Snyder . Eric . One of Nashville's top employers is looking for a new general counsel . April 11, 2019 . Nashville Business Journal . July 2018.
17. Web site: Rosenthal Is Citizen of the Year . Connection Newspapers . April 11, 2019 . October 19, 2005.
18. Web site: Greenfield . Jeff . New Middle School Faculty and Staff . University School of Nashville . April 11, 2019 . August 12, 2015.