Online Graduate Certificates

 

Tailored both for industry leaders seeking legal fluency and attorneys looking to deepen their practice in a specialized area, our 11-month graduate certificate programs deliver immediate, high-impact expertise. The flexible online format lets students complete weekly coursework on their own schedule while progressing through a structured sequence with a professional peer cohort. Students learn directly from expert faculty, master complex legal frameworks, and forge lasting connections across industries through collaborative projects and dynamic discussions.

 

In an increasingly complex global marketplace, effective compliance is a strategic business necessity. The Corporate Compliance Certificate equips professionals to design, lead, and evaluate dynamic compliance programs that actively mitigate risk and uphold corporate integrity. Students gain high-level command of rapidly evolving legal, regulatory, and ethical frameworks, preparing them to anticipate regulatory shifts, enforce federal and cross-border standards, and serve as indispensable governance leaders within any enterprise.

 

The healthcare sector faces an unprecedented pace of regulatory change, oversight, and digital transformation. Developed by leading legal, regulatory, and industry experts, the Health Care Compliance Certificate prepares professionals to navigate high-stakes compliance environments with confidence. The curriculum directly translates complex healthcare laws—from privacy, fraud, and abuse statutes to emerging health-tech governance—into actionable strategies, positioning graduates for influential leadership roles in healthcare oversight.

 

Modern human resources requires far more than administrative oversight—it demands sharp legal fluency to protect organizations and motivate diverse workforces. The Human Resources Law Certificate program gives HR leaders and managers practical mastery of today’s most pressing employment law challenges. Through real-world simulations, students develop vital negotiation tactics and learn how to proactively resolve complex matters, including employment contracts, accommodation mandates, internal investigations, and terminations, minimizing institutional liability while advancing progressive workplace policy.

 

The sports, entertainment, and arts sectors are undergoing rapid disruption driven by digital media, evolving rights management, and shifting commercial models. The Sports, Entertainment, and Arts Law Certificate (SEAL) gives students an edge in these fast-paced, high-stakes industries by translating complex legal standards into practical competitive advantages. Students gain an in-depth understanding of labor and employment, intellectual property, and finance and distribution law issues, which positions them to work in these rapidly changing and increasingly converging creative industries.  

 

Our program directors are seasoned attorneys and accomplished law professors who shape and guide the graduate legal experience.  They welcome inquiries from potential students.

 

Max Laun, Esq.

412-624-5831

 

Marye Phillips, Esq.

412-648-1401

 

Joseph Hornack, Esq.

412-383-3489

 

Stephanie Dangel, Esq.

412-383-3489