The Bruman Group, PLLC
Law PracticeDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
The Bruman Group, PLLC is nationally recognized for its federal grants management and education law practice. With over 45 years specializing in federal education grants law, the Firm has extensive knowledge and a level of experience unmatched by any other law or consulting firm. Initially established in 1980 as the law firm of Brustein & Manasevit, the Firm quickly began representing States, school districts, colleges, and other private and public non-federal entities on matters related to federal education programs and grants compliance. In 2023, the Firm changed its name to The Bruman Group, PLLC. The Firm has provided legal advice regarding federal education laws and programs, including the the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V), and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), as well as the Higher Education Act. In addition, the firm regularly counsels clients on federal grants management requirements, such as the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Grants Guidance, and the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA). The Firm also works on the Federal Education Rights to Privacy Act (FERPA), civil rights issues, and everything else impacting federal education law and grants compliance. Our attorneys present on these issues are are regularly keynote speakers. Our attorneys also conduct mock monitoring visits, internal controls reviews, draft policies and procedures, and provide audit defense to its clients. In addition, the firm also assists clients in drafting, proposing and reviewing legislation affecting education. We also provide audit defense and litigation assistance.