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
Court of Appeals Decision on Retiree Health Benefits Likely to Impact Collective Bargaining
The decision by the New York State Court of Appeals (New York State’s highest court) in Donohue v. Cuomo (38 N.Y.3d 1), issued in February 2022, is a significant case impacting New York State law on retiree health insurance.
Student Discipline – The Practical Need for Procedural Perfection
Student discipline encompasses important factors for educators seeking to balance student accountability for violation of the school rules, disruption to the educational setting, school safety, and the educational needs of students subject to discipline.
Jun 24th, 2022Protecting the Intellectual Property of School Districts
When you think of a school district’s “property,” you may first think of the tangible buildings, grounds, and equipment owned by the district. However, the school district also maintains the intangible right to its “intellectual property.” A district’s intellectual property may include trademark rights in any number of marks related to the district, including the name of the district and its schools, or the district’s seal, logo,mascot or motto.
