Education Law
Lewis Rice's Education Practice Group offers comprehensive legal services in the fields of higher education, primary and secondary education, labor and employment counseling, and education defense. With a deep understanding of the legal issues educational institutions face, our experienced attorneys help clients stay ahead of changes in regulations and state laws, navigate difficult faculty employment matters and student disciplinary issues, conduct investigations, avoid and defend against claims when they arise, and more.
Our Services
Higher Education
With more than 110 years of practice, Lewis Rice has a long history of successfully representing public and private higher education institutions in matters regarding:
- Labor and employment
- Litigation
- General counsel services
- Regulatory compliance
- IP, cybersecurity, data privacy, and campus technology
- Real estate and construction
- Bonding and financing
- Board governance
- Student affairs
- Professional schools and graduate programs
- Institutional gifts/development
Primary & Secondary Education
Our attorneys offer a broad range of knowledge earned from representing and advising primary, secondary, and vocational schools in all aspects of their operations, including:
- Labor and employment
- Litigation
- General counsel services
- Bonding and financing
- Construction
- Enrollment and student issues
- Board governance
- In-service training
- Special education matters
Our Clients
We represent educational institutions, students, parents, and educators, helping them understand their rights and obligations and guiding them through the legal complexities of the educational system. Our attorneys can navigate the legal framework governing schools in every state, recognizing that education law can vary from one jurisdiction to another and is subject to frequent changes.
Our Approach
Attorneys in Lewis Rice’s Education Practice Group recognize and appreciate the important and complicated work our education clients do in their communities. We are dedicated to building deep and meaningful relationships with these critical institutions. To accomplish this, our approach is a proactive one, built on providing timely, efficient, and practical advice that helps our clients avoid risk, implement best practices, and stay true to their mission.
