We represent employers in all aspects of employment and labor relations law

Employment Law

We provide proactive and practical legal services for public schools and BOCES clients

Education Law

We represent employers in all aspects of employment and labor relations law

Employment Law

We provide proactive and practical legal services for public schools and BOCES clients

Education Law

What We Do

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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.

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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.

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The Commissioner of Education Authorizes Excluding Non-Residents From The Right To Speak During Public Comment At A Board of Education MeetingJun 26th, 2026
by James A. Gregory

The Commissioner of Education Authorizes Excluding Non-Residents From The Right To Speak During Public Comment At A Board of Education Meeting

In a recent decision, the Commissioner of Education reaffirmed that school districts have the right to exclude non-residents from being allowed to speak during the public comment portion of a Board meeting.

Employee Speech and School District Response: Navigating a Fact-Specific LandscapeMay 13th, 2026
by Katie Ann Daley

Employee Speech and School District Response: Navigating a Fact-Specific Landscape

In an increasingly volatile political climate, school districts have increasingly confronted situations in which employee expression intersects with district operations, requiring a careful balance between constitutional protections and the district’s obligation to maintain control over its facilities and message. While such speech may raise legitimate operational or reputational concerns, the legal framework governing a district’s response remains highly fact-specific and requires careful analysis before action is taken.

Why Using AI For Your School's Legal Work Is A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad IdeaMay 13th, 2026
by Charles "Chris" Spagnoli

Why Using AI For Your School's Legal Work Is A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Idea

The news and social media are so saturated with stories about artificial intelligence (AI) that another piece on the topic may seem one straw too many for the camel to bear. We are inundated on a daily basis with accounts that AI will improve efficiency, enhance productivity, replace human workers, and/or bring about the end of humanity. School districts, however, must be cautioned about the unique risks that AI poses when relied upon for legal advice. This article will highlight two serious problems with using publicly-available AI to perform research legal issues or generate documents in litigation: so-called “hallucinations,” and lack of privilege.

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