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Justin Perillo
General Counsel for NAIS
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Professional Bio
Justin Perillo has served as General Counsel at the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) since February 2025.
Prior to joining NAIS, Justin was Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at Marymount University beginning in October 2022. With more than 20 years of experience in education law, he acted as a key advisor on policies and strategies that supported the University’s mission. In this role, Justin provided legal counsel to the President, the Board of Trustees, and the administration, ensuring that Marymount navigated legal challenges with a strategic and collaborative approach.
Before his tenure at Marymount, Justin spent 19 years at American University, serving in various capacities, including Associate General Counsel. His expertise spans a wide range of education law issues, including intellectual property, commercial and transactional law, athletics, information systems, student affairs, and scientific research. He also played a critical role in advancing strategic initiatives, such as transforming Title IX and Freedom of Expression policies and expanding the University’s trademark portfolio.
Justin earned both his J.D. and bachelor’s degrees from American University.
Prior to joining NAIS, Justin was Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at Marymount University beginning in October 2022. With more than 20 years of experience in education law, he acted as a key advisor on policies and strategies that supported the University’s mission. In this role, Justin provided legal counsel to the President, the Board of Trustees, and the administration, ensuring that Marymount navigated legal challenges with a strategic and collaborative approach.
Before his tenure at Marymount, Justin spent 19 years at American University, serving in various capacities, including Associate General Counsel. His expertise spans a wide range of education law issues, including intellectual property, commercial and transactional law, athletics, information systems, student affairs, and scientific research. He also played a critical role in advancing strategic initiatives, such as transforming Title IX and Freedom of Expression policies and expanding the University’s trademark portfolio.
Justin earned both his J.D. and bachelor’s degrees from American University.
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