Regarded as one of the nation’s preeminent lawyers for institutions of higher education and technology companies, Ishan has been recognized by both Bloomberg Law and the National Law Journal as one of the 40 best lawyers under 40 in the United States. He is a Co-Chair of the firm’s Education Practice, a Co-Chair of its DEI Protection Task Force, a leader of its Technology Practice, and a member of the firm’s Management Committee. In his TED Talk, viewed more than 1.4 million times, he discusses how organizations can foster productive and responsible debate while protecting free speech.

Large institutions and companies turn to Ishan when they face complex challenges with significant financial, operational, or reputational consequences. He specializes in commercial, constitutional, and regulatory law and has successfully litigated cases in numerous state and federal courts, including the US Supreme Court. He has substantial arbitration experience and also represents his clients before administrative agencies and in government investigations. Ishan frequently advises public company boards on critical issues of ethical and regulatory risk, including most recently the risks companies face as a result of the Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Ishan’s clients include leading educational institutions and major technology companies. Ishan has counseled numerous colleges and universities on issues ranging from free speech and admissions to athletics, Title IX, and research funding. He has represented various institutions in large-scale class actions with multibillion-dollar potential liability and is also a member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA). Likewise, Ishan has advised and defended technology companies on free speech issues, commercial litigation, and government investigations. He regularly consults on how disruptive technologies will be assessed under existing regulatory structures.