Education

FisherBroyles LLP represents a wide range of educational entities, including public and private K-12 schools, colleges and universities across the country. Our attorneys serve as both outside counsel and provide services similar to those of in-house counsel advising school leadership on a daily basis to help reduce legal risks. We pride ourselves on providing cost-effective, cutting edge legal services designed to meet all of our clients’ needs in the 21st Century educational environment.

Types of Clients

  • K-12 Public School Districts
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Community Schools
  • Community School Authorizers
  • Educational Management Organizations
  • Affiliated Foundations/Trade Associations

Practice Area Focus

  • Labor & Employment
  • Collective Bargaining
  • Grievances/Arbitration
  • Human Resources
  • Employee Misconduct
  • Workplace Investigations
  • Student Misconduct Investigations
  • Student Discipline
  • Faculty Tenure
  • Technology and Intellectual Property
  • Board Policy/Governance
  • Contract Non-renewals/Termination
  • Litigation
  • Title VII Discrimination Claims
  • Title IX Claims
  • Attendance, Custody and Tuition
  • Special Education
  • Family & Medical Leave Act
  • FERPA
  • Employee Contracts/Benefits
  • Tax
  • Audit-related Issues
  • Facilities/Real Estate
  • Safety & Security
  • Transportation
  • Public Records/Open Meetings
  • High School Athletics Compliance
  • State & Federal Regulatory Matters’
  • Workshops/Training