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Every decision an educational institution makes – from admission through graduation or hiring through separation – potentially impacts the entire community. Highly skilled lawyers who thoroughly understand the unique concerns of an educational institution, as well as the unique culture of your particular institution, are a critical element to successful operations. As leaders in the education industry, Fisher Phillips’ Education Law attorneys provide unequaled client service and efficient, practical solutions tailored to achieve the best possible results at every step. We partner with our education clients to identify and manage risk, meet compliance obligations and address issues prophylactically. 

Our Education Team has been representing educational institutions of all types for over 25 years. We represent academic institutions throughout the U.S., including religious and secular independent, private, and charter schools and institutions of higher education. Our team handles legal and regulatory issues involving employees, students, and boards at all levels, from training and advice to administrative charges, litigation, and appeals.

Insights

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    01/28/26

    International Hiring, Recruiting, and Other Considerations for Schools

    Jenna B. Rubin, Russell Ford

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  • Insights

    01/15/26

    Labor Department Clarifies Overtime, Medical Leave Questions in New Opinion Letters: What Employers Need to Know

    Ted Boehm, Jennifer B. Carroll

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  • Insights

    01/14/26

    This Flu Season Will Get Worse Before it Gets Better: 5 Steps for Employers

    Annie N. Harb, Todd B. Logsdon, Kristin R.B. White

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  • Insights

    12/11/25

    Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026: Top 5 Trends and Your Quick List of 50+ New Laws

    Lauren Laing, Braden Lawes

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  • Event

    12/11/25

    From Resolutions to Results: Managing Employee Performance in Private Schools

    Jennifer B. Carroll, Ilanit Fischler

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  • Insights

    12/08/25

    New Final Rules on Texas Education Savings Account Program: Top Takeaways + 3 Action Steps for Private Schools

    Brian Guerinot, Kristin L. Smith

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  • Insights

    12/05/25

    FP Forecast 2026

    John M. Polson

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  • Insights

    11/20/25

    Trump Administration Takes Steps to Dismantle Department of Education: What Higher Education Institutions Should Expect

    David R. Dorey, Shiloh Theberge

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  • Insights

    11/18/25

    FAQs for Schools as New Weapon Notification Law Enacted in Pennsylvania

    Susan M. Guerette

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  • Event

    11/12/25

    Tapping Into Restricted or Endowed Funds: The Essentials Independent Schools Need to Know

    Tara A. Walker, William J. Wahrer

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Key Contacts

  1. Jennifer B. Carroll
    Partner, Co-chair K-12 Institutions

    954.847.4716

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  2. Kristin L. Smith
    Partner, Co-chair K-12 Institutions

    713.292.5621

    Email
  3. Shiloh Theberge Bio Photo
    Shiloh Theberge
    Partner, Chair Higher Education

    207.477.7004

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  • Higher Education

  • K-12 Institutions

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