With over three decades experience in education, government relations, and public sector legal matters, the firm offers comprehensive legal counsel tailored specifically to the unique challenges faced by public schools and educational service centers in Ohio.
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The firm’s deep roots in education administration and government affairs provide it with a nuanced understanding of the operational, regulatory, and governance issues schools confront.
PRACTICE AREAS
Advising on student rights and discipline, residency, student privacy and FERPA compliance, Title IX enforcement, and general regulatory compliance.
Guiding districts through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and due process hearings.
Handling teacher contracts and tenure, collective bargaining and union relations, workplace harassment and retaliation claims, discrimination, and family and medical leave issues.
Assisting with school board policy and governance, compliance with open meetings (Sunshine Laws) and public records laws, ethics, and conflicts of interest.
Offering strategic counsel on a wide array of school-related legal matters including litigation defense, policy development, contract negotiation, and grievance arbitration.
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John Podgurski is the founding attorney of the law firm, which he established in 1991 following a distinguished early career in public education and government affairs.
