Schwartz Hannum is a strategic partner to educational institutions looking to promote a positive learning environment and resolve workplace issues. Schwartz Hannum’s Schools and Education Practice provides comprehensive guidance to the full spectrum of school and education clients, including many nationally renowned independent schools, colleges and universities.
The Firm’s Schools and Education Practice helps educational leaders meet their legal obligations to both employees and students under state and federal laws. Our attorneys understand the unique dynamics of the school environment – how each decision, from hiring and admissions to termination and expulsion, affects relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, and governing boards.
We translate that understanding into solutions that help schools mitigate risk and avoid potential conflicts. When disputes arise, we provide the administration with representation in litigation before state and federal government agencies, courts, and arbitration panels.
Areas of expertise
Our Education practice is focused on the critical issues facing school administrators and leadership, including:
Counseling
Documentation
Training
Litigation defense
Schwartz Hannum is a member of, and a frequent speaker at, the Association of Independent Schools in New England, the National Association of Independent Schools, the National Business Officers Association and many other associations for independent schools.