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2026 School Law Conference

by New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA)

The 2026 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 annual conference is recognized as the top school law event in New Jersey, catering to attorneys representing boards, employees, and parents/children.

The conference features comprehensive sessions on timely topics, including the Trump Education Agenda: One Year In, New Jersey Case Law and Legislative Update, The U.S. Supreme Court Docket: Implications for K-12 Education, Legal Ethics for School Law Practitioners, Protest on Campus: The First Amendment Framework, and specialized breakout sessions on programming for effective communication for students with disabilities and labor-management issues in 2026.

Attendees will have opportunities to engage with a distinguished panel of experts, including keynote speakers, moderators, and presenters from various law firms and organizations. The event also offers networking opportunities during breaks and lunch, allowing participants to connect with peers and industry leaders.

This conference is ideal for attorneys specializing in school law, including those representing students, employees, or school districts. Participants will gain valuable insights and tools to better represent their clients in various school law scenarios.

Speakers(14)

Anthony P. Sciarrillo

Principal at Sciarrillo ADR

Anthony P. Sciarrillo is the principal of Sciarrillo ADR in Cranford, focusing on alternative dispute resolution.

Arsen S. Zartarian

Partner at Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC

Arsen S. Zartarian is a partner at Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC in Oakland, focusing on education law.

Cherie L. Adams

Partner at Adams Lattiboudere Croot & Herman, LLC

Cherie L. Adams is a partner at Adams Lattiboudere Croot & Herman, LLC in Iselin, with expertise in education law.

David B. Rubin

Principal at David B. Rubin, PC

David B. Rubin is the principal of David B. Rubin, PC in Metuchen, focusing on school law and related matters.

Jennifer Rosen Valverde

Professor at Rutgers Law School Camden

Jennifer Rosen Valverde is a professor at Rutgers Law School Camden, specializing in education law and policy.

Kerri Wright

Partner at Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC

Kerri Wright is a partner at Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC in Morristown, specializing in education and employment law.

Liza Weisberg

Supervising Attorney at ACLU of New Jersey

Liza Weisberg is a supervising attorney at the ACLU of New Jersey in Newark, focusing on civil liberties and education rights.

Lori Gaines

Partner at Barger & Gaines

Lori Gaines is a partner at Barger & Gaines in Fair Haven, focusing on special education law.

Robert Kim

Executive Director at Education Law Center

Robert Kim serves as the Executive Director of the Education Law Center in Newark, advocating for educational equity.

Sonja H. Trainor

Executive Director at National School Attorneys Association

Sonja H. Trainor is the Executive Director of the National School Attorneys Association in Washington, D.C.

Event Details

Date
February 4, 2026
Location
🇺🇸 Edison, United States
Pines Manor
Pricing
$191 - $254
Audience
Attorneys specializing in school law, including those representing students, employees, or school districts.
CLE Credits
6.5 CLE hours including 1.0 in Ethics and 1.0 in Diversity

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