In a precedent-setting Americans with Disability case for a blind law student, a federal judge ruled on April 4th, 2025, that David Nacht’s client could go to trial against Wayne State University for failing to provide her with the opportunity to attend school remotely. The case is important for employment law as well as education law. The court accepted Nacht’s argument that post-Covid, allowing a student to attend remotely must be available as a reasonable accommodation.
David Nacht states:
“We can expect that this case will alter practices of colleges and universities to provide remote access to students with disabilities. Covid changed what is normal. Tens of millions of Americans went to school or worked remotely. Even if remote access is no longer the norm, employers and colleges should provide that opportunity for disabled people to participate fully in American life.”
Hind Omar v. Wayne State University, Board of Governors
Case No. 23-11689
Read the full opinion here – OmarOpinion0425.
David Nacht is a Harvard‑ and University of Michigan‑educated trial lawyer and the founder and principal of his firm, known for representing individuals at every stage of their careers—from students and employees to executives—when their reputation, rights, and livelihood are on the line. Licensed in Michigan, Ohio, and Massachusetts, he is among the rare attorneys who regularly practices both civil and criminal law in federal and state courts, using insights from each arena to gain strategic advantages for his clients. Nacht has achieved landmark victories in employment law, university and Title IX proceedings, civil rights litigation, criminal defense, and high‑stakes business disputes, including precedent‑setting appellate wins and multimillion‑dollar settlements and negotiations. Widely recognized as a leader in defending the accused and advocating for due process, he combines meticulous preparation, forward‑thinking strategy, and a client‑first philosophy focused on dignity, clarity, and results.