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
The Surge in FOIL Requests and Schools as a Political Battleground
In recent months, New York school districts have been inundated with Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”) requests.
Nov 29th, 2023Complying with Recent Guidance on FERPA from U.S. Department of Education in K-12 Schools
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and its regulations have governed the disclosure of student education records for decades, but the U.S. Department of Education has frequently updated its guidance to schools to ensure compliance. Most recently, it , clarified the definition of “education record’ and reminded school districts about FERPA’s application to disclosure of education records to vendors.
Oct 27th, 2023Supreme Court to Weigh First Amendment Implications of Blocking Public Officials' Social Media
In this age of social media, many public officials, including members of Boards of Education and administrators, maintain social media accounts. Like many others, public officials use social media to connect with friends and family, but it has also become a tool to reach those they serve.
