"This was my first time attending and I found this conference so exceptional, I will be back!" Cheryl Dixon |
"The presenters were all excellent — not only very knowledgeable about up-to-date legal developments, but they infused humor and very relevant scenarios to illustrate legal principles. " Alisia St. Florian |
"Quality of speakers is excellent!" Jennifer Gornall |
"This is by far the best conference I have participated in. It provided a perfect balance of legal analysis of current case law and a strong foundation of educational future planning. I'll be back next year!" Margaret Saleh, J.D. |
LRP's Special Education School Attorneys Conference is designed specifically for school attorneys and provides an unparalleled opportunity to network among peers.
Nationally known speakers give you expert advice on the legal and strategic issues you face every day when representing school districts. You'll get expert advice from the most respected presenters in the country.
Highlights for 2012:
- The Year in Review 2011 — And a Look Ahead — Jim Walsh opens the conference with a fast-paced review of, and expert commentary on, the most interesting and valuable cases from the past year plus predictions for hot litigation trends in 2012.
- Expert Guidance on Key Issues — Nationally known speakers address several compelling topics, including truancy and special education, child find in the RTI era, Section 504 recurring compliance problems, and remedies under the IDEA and other laws.
- Hot Topics in Autism Litigation 2012 — We've added a new twist to our very popular hot topics panel by gathering three legal experts — Melinda Jacobs, Daniel Osher and Julie Weatherly — to offer their insights, opinions, and predictions on a single hot topic for school districts: autism litigation. You’ll learn how you can prepare your clients to avoid likely disputes, and have the opportunity to help shape the panel's discussion through our electronic attendee survey prior to the conference.
- New Presenters — Your favorite presenters return, joined by several new speakers who bring a unique perspective.
- Networking Opportunities — Hors d’oeuvres will be served 45 minutes before the Year in Review session, giving you an excellent opportunity to network with the speakers and attendees on opening night. Plus, start your mornings with networking breakfasts, where you can share experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges.
- 2 Ethics Sessions — Attend one or both and earn ethics credits. Teri Engler will explore Mediation and Resolution Meetings: Resolving the Most Common Ethical Issues for School Attorneys and Daniel Osher will present Avoiding Ethical Traps at Your Next IEP Meeting.
- Earn CLE credits
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