Feldesman Partners Rosie Dawn Griffin and Mindy B. Pava are set to speak at the Society of Research Administrators (SRA) International Annual Meeting in Chicago from October 26 – 30, 2024. With extensive experience in quality research across various legal subject matters, Feldesman’s experts will provide valuable insights to the 2024 SRAi Conference attendees.

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Navigating Research Security: Global Perspectives and Best Practices

Ms. Griffin and Ms. Pava will draw from their experience in federal grant award policy to address challenges researchers face when working across borders, including protecting research ideas, compliance with federal grant conditions, and changing research security mandates. 

Monday, October 28, 2024

Wading Through the Research Security Morass: New Standards, Enforcement Priorities and Guidance During a Complex Time

Recently, the National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 implemented new security standards applicable to research institutions. In this this session, Ms. Griffin and Ms. Pava will offer compliance guidance on the detailed standards and highlight the government’s strict enforcement of the final standards.

Year 2024 Legal Update: Navigating Important Regulatory Changes and Enforcement Priorities

Ms. Pava will take the stage again in this popular annual session covering the federal government’s major investigations, cases, and settlements. During the update, Ms. Pava will also focus on recent changes to the Uniform Guidance and the requirements related to cybersecurity.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Research Agreements: FAR-Based Contracts vs. Grants and Cooperative Agreements

During this session, Ms. Griffin will delve into the nuances of research agreements, focusing on how different federal funding mechanisms affect institutional obligations, negotiation capabilities, and compliance requirements. She will explore the legal frameworks underpinning research agreements and shed light on their unique compliance considerations.

To learn more about the 2024 SRAi Conference, please visit the official conference website.