Attorneys assisting students and families with special education needs confront legal ethics issues unique to the subject area and context.  This informative program will address common issues such as:

• Rule 4.2 ex parte communications: When is the school “represented”?
• Attorney-clent privilege: how to preserve privilege in this setting
• Who is the client when the student turns 18?
• Meritorious claims and contentions: how to handle unrealistic expectations
• Discipline issues in the special education setting

Speakers

• John R. Maley, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg, LLP
• Donald R. Lundberg, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg, LLP
• Karen Glasser Sharp, Director, Lewis & Kappes

Time: 12-1:30 PM

Cost : $45 ($30 for attorneys who commit to five hours of pro bono services through the Joseph Maley Foundation’s Family Advocacy program).