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.
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Speakers(15)
Cherie L. Adams
Presenter at Adams Lattiboudere Croot & Herman, LLC, Iselin
David B. Rubin
Moderator at David B. Rubin, P.C., Metuchen
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
Lori Gaines
Presenter at Barger & Gaines, Shrewsbury
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
Sonja H. Trainor
Executive Director at National School Attorneys Association, Washington
Stacey T. Cherry
Presenter at Fogarty & Hara, Esqs., Fair Lawn
Staci J. Greenwald
Moderator at Sussan Greenwald & Wesler, Cranbury
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