Education Law – or School Law – is law that governs educational bodies, including public and private schools and universities. Much is legally required within the school’s walls to ensure educational requirements are legally met, students, teachers and staff are safe, and legal issues raised are addressed properly.

Our Education Law Practice Areas

Education law – IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, Title DI, Teacher Termination
Municipal law – Oregon Tort Claims Act, § 1983 litigation, public contracting, public meetings, public records, ethics
Employment/Labor law – CBA administration, Licensed staff discipline and termination, Title VII, ADA, OFLA, FMLA
Constitutional law – due process, search, seizure, conflicts arising regarding speech and/or religion
Contract drafting – indemnity, lease, and employment agreements

We are experienced in education law, including

Defending Civil Rights Lawsuits
Defending Free Speech, Religion, Search and Seizure, and Equal Protection Lawsuits
Defending Complaints Filed with BOLI/EEOC/USDOE/ODE/TSPC
Responding to Union Grievances
Disciplining Staff and Students
Defending Personal Injury Lawsuits
Defending School Bus/Automobile Lawsuits
Negotiating/Drafting Superintendent Contracts
Drafting/Revising School District Policies
Provide Mandatory Presentations on Harassment, Discrimination, Sexual Conduct, and Bullying
Conducting Title IX Audits
Defending Title XI Lawsuits
Special Education Laws
Student and Staff Handbooks
Oregon Ethics Laws
Oregon Public Meetings and Public Records Laws
Public Contracting Laws
Drafting Lease/Rental Agreements