Feldesman Partners Mindy B. Pava and Ted Waters will present at the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) 68th Annual Meeting, taking place August 1-4, 2026, in New York City.

During their sessions, Ms. Pava and Mr. Waters will examine the legal, regulatory, and operational challenges facing research institutions in an increasingly complex environment.  Their presentations will address the evolving federal funding landscape, risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence in proposal development and federal reporting, and the broader policy and compliance issues affecting research administration.  

Session Schedule:

Sunday, August 2

Research Funding and AI: Managing Risk, Legal Compliance, and Reality 

Edward T. Waters | 10:30-11:30 a.m. ET

Monday, August 3

NCURA Live: A Special Event at the 68th Annual Meeting 

Mindy B. Pava | 8:30-9:45 a.m. ET

Agency Priorities and Termination for Convenience 

Mindy B. Pava and Edward T. Waters | 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET  

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