We represent employers in all aspects of employment and labor relations law

Employment Law

We provide proactive and practical legal services for public schools and BOCES clients

Education Law

We represent employers in all aspects of employment and labor relations law

Employment Law

We provide proactive and practical legal services for public schools and BOCES clients

Education Law

What We Do

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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.

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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.

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Latest Posts

Teaching Assistant Certifications: Changes on the HorizonAug 26th, 2025
by Heather M. Cole

Teaching Assistant Certifications: Changes on the Horizon

NYSED has adopted modifications to the Regulations governing Teaching Assistant certifications.

Safety Plans to Include Cardiac Emergency Response Plan Aug 26th, 2025
by Joseph G. Shields

Safety Plans to Include Cardiac Emergency Response Plan

On July 24, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law known as Desha's Law, named after a student who died from cardiac arrest during a school basketball game.

Student Records Management: Preparing for the Upcoming School YearJul 30th, 2025
by Lindsay A. G. Plantholt

Student Records Management: Preparing for the Upcoming School Year

As the new school year approaches, now is the time for school districts and BOCES to review policies and procedures related to the management of student records. In particular, administrators and staff should review compliance with the notice provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”), the federal law that protects the privacy of student education records.

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