DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT v. N.L.R.B.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Stanley J. Brown , New York, NY, argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Arnold E. Perl , Memphis, TN, Joel Buckman , Washington, DC, Ira M. Feinberg , New York, NY, and Amy Folsom Kett , Tysons, VA.

Erin E. Murphy , argued the cause for amicus curiae Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities in support of petitioner. With her on the brief were Paul D. Clement , Kasdin M. Mitchell , and Lauren N. Beebe , Washington, DC.

Heather S. Beard , Attorney, National Labor Relations Board, argued the cause for respondent. With her on the brief were Peter B. Robb , General Counsel, John W. Kyle , Deputy General Counsel, Linda Dreeben , Deputy Associate General Counsel, and Elizabeth Heaney , Supervisory Attorney.

James B. Coppess , Washington, DC, argued the cause for intervenor. With him on the brief were Amanda Fisher and Nathan Kilbert .

Michael S. Wolly , Washington, DC, was on the brief for amicus curiae American Association of University Professors in support of respondent.

Dissenting opinion filed by Circuit Judge Pillard.