PastVirtual

2024 School Law Conference

by New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA)

The 2024 School Law Conference is a premier event organized by the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) in cooperation with the NJSBA School Law Special Committee. This comprehensive program is designed for attorneys representing students, employees, and school districts, offering in-depth insights into the latest developments in school law.

Key topics covered include a case law and legislative update, a roundtable discussion on the U.S. Supreme Court's impact on public schools, curriculum controversies balancing district prerogatives and parental rights, and ethical considerations for school law practitioners. Specialized workshops address educating non-verbal students, the new sick leave statute, compensatory education, and transgender student accommodations.

The conference features a distinguished faculty of experienced school law authorities, including Hon. Ellen S. Bass (Ret.), Cherie L. Adams, Esq., and David B. Rubin, Esq. Attendees have the opportunity to earn up to 6.7 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits, including 1.0 in ethics, enhancing their professional development and expertise in the field.

This event is ideal for legal professionals involved in education law, providing valuable knowledge and networking opportunities to better represent clients in the evolving landscape of school law.

Speakers(9)

Dr. Barbara Sargent

Superintendent at West Morris Regional High School District

Hillary Freeman

Presenter at Freeman Law Offices, LLC, Princeton

Ms. Freeman represents clients with disabilities and their families, focusing on special education, Section 504 issues, and guardianship matters.

Hon. Ellen S. Bass (Ret.)

Of Counsel at The Busch Law Group, LLC

Judge Bass has over 40 years of experience working with public school districts, formerly serving as Acting Director of the Office of Administrative Law and Chief Administrative Law Judge.

Jeanne LoCicero

Legal Director at ACLU of New Jersey, Newark

Katherine Gilfillan

Presenter at Schenck Price Smith & King, Florham Park

Keith Waldman

Presenter at Selikoff & Cohen, Mount Laurel

Marc H. Zitomer

Presenter at Schenck Price Smith & King, Florham Park

Matthew J. Giacobbe

Partner at Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs LLC, Oakland

Philip W. Nicastro

Vice President at Strauss Esmay Associates LLP, Toms River

Event Details

Date
February 4, 2024
Location
🇺🇸 Edison, United States
Online
Pricing
$225 - $275
Audience
Attorneys representing students, employees, and school districts
CLE Credits
6.7 CLE hours including 1.0 ethics

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