Higher-education legal experts and leaders are calling on universities to coordinate defenses against aggressive government scrutiny of campus speech and to refresh playbooks for handling protests and controversial events. A panel of legal authorities urged forming coalitions to defend free‑speech norms and to prepare rapid-response legal teams. Practical guidance also surfaced in a new edition of a leading book on campus speech, which addresses modern pressures including protests, classroom speech disputes and event security. Authors and practitioners recommend clearer event policies, robust training for campus law enforcement, and advance coordination between general counsel and trustees. The guidance responds to a wave of high‑profile incidents and executive actions; trustees and presidents are being urged to adopt proactive governance practices that protect academic freedom while ensuring safety and compliance.