Former Anderson University president joins CCHA Law as Senior Advisor to Higher Education Practice Group

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Church Church Hittle + Antrim (CCHA Law) has announced that John S. Pistole, a nationally recognized leader in higher education and government public service, has joined the firm as a senior advisor in its Higher Education Practice Group.

Pistole’s appointment marks a significant milestone in the firm’s ongoing commitment to serving over 75 institutions of higher education nationally from coast to coast. His distinguished career spans decades in national security and university leadership. Most recently, he served as President of Anderson University.

Prior to his presidency at Anderson University, Pistole served as the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the longest-serving in the agency’s history, where he led a 60,000-member workforce and oversaw security operations across more than 450 airports nationwide. Before that, he spent 26 years with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), serving as the deputy director and playing a pivotal role in shaping U.S. counterterrorism strategy following the September 11 attacks.

“I have had the great fortune to work with John Pistole and have witnessed his unique combination of hard-won expertise coupled with genuine humility,” CCHA Law attorney Jodie Ferise said. “He brings a staggering scope of wisdom and knowledge to our practice group. His experience in both higher education and governmental affairs will allow us to expand the way we serve our institutional clients. We are honored to welcome John to our team.”

At CCHA Law, Pistole will support the Higher Education Practice Group by offering insights into the unique needs of small colleges and universities, facilitating strategic conversations with campus leaders and identifying emerging challenges, and providing seminars and training to institutions of higher education.

“It’s a privilege to continue serving the higher education community through this new role,” Pistole said. “Institutions across the country are facing unprecedented challenges. I look forward to being part of the CCHA Law team helping college and university presidents, their cabinets, and their Boards continue to achieve their unique institutional missions even in these tumultuous times.”

Pistole holds multiple honors for his service, including the Presidential Rank of Distinguished Executive, the Edward H. Levi Award for Outstanding Professionalism and Exemplary Integrity, and an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Anderson University.

To learn more about Pistole and his work, visit cchalaw.com.