What We Do
Education Law
We encourage a proactive and preventative approach to promoting and maintaining a safe, productive and efficient environment for educating students and serving the school community. We offer a blend of expertise and practical advice resulting from years of hands-on business and operational management experience. We analyze and work to resolve both unique and routine challenges confronted by Boards of Education and administrators.
Employment Law
Our practice is dedicated exclusively to the representation of employers in all aspects of employment and labor relations law. This highly regulated environment demands representation based on strategic solutions tailored to the needs and objectives of each employer. We recognize the importance of both leadership and compliance in organizational success.
Latest Posts
Jan 29th, 2026Strengthening and Protecting District Finances by Implementing Reserve Plans
Reserve plans play a major role in supporting a school district’s long term financial planning and secure financial standing. Creating reserve funds is a way to plan ahead and incrementally save money for expected future events. Reserve funds help mitigate the financial impact of major, nonrecurring or unforeseen expenditures of a school district’s operating budget.
Jan 29th, 2026New York Updates Teacher Tenure Rules and Areas
In June 2025, the New York State Education Department and Board of Regents proposed changes to teacher tenure rules and tenure areas. The changes to the tenure areas became effective October 22, 2025. These changes aim to modernize classifications and streamline the tenure process for public school teachers. Additionally, several tenure areas have been removed. All of these changes apply only to new probationary appointments; existing tenure status remains unaffected.
Dec 18th, 2025Changes To Reorganizational Meeting Scheduling Requirements And Other Upcoming Calendar Issues For School Districts
A recent amendment to the Education Law will allow school districts more flexibility in preparing for and scheduling their annual reorganizational board meeting in July each year. Specifically, on November 21, 2025, the Governor signed Chapter Law 515, which amends several sections of the Education Law applicable to central, union free, and city school districts in the State.
