What We Do
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.
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.
Latest Posts
Sep 23rd, 2024Business Official Academy: Legal Issues Impacting the School Business Office
Join Ferrara Fiorenza for this virtual series examining the legal issues impacting school business offices. Register for $100 per session, or purchase the entire series bundle for $550 per district.
Sep 13th, 20242024 APPR Reform Law Impacts Critical Educator Personnel Decisions
The new law provides that school districts and BOCES may continue to implement their current APPR plans, including submitting modifications, through the 2031-32 school year. However, after the 2031-32 school year, all plans must be designed, submitted, and implemented in accordance with the new Standards-based Educator Evaluation and Professional Support (“NYS-STEPS”) framework.
Sep 13th, 2024Recent Comptroller Audit Report Highlights Need for School Districts and BOCES to Develop and Manage a Comprehensive Investment Program, Including Annual Review and Re-Adoption of Investment Policy
In a recently issued audit report, the New York State Comptroller criticized a school district for failing to properly comply with General Municipal Law Section 39’s requirement that districts annually review and re-adopt an investment policy.
