Practice Groups

School Law
 Representating Public Education in Illinois

IFMK Law's School Law practice group represents Illinois school districts, regional offices of education, and public colleges as well as administrative agencies in litigation brought in federal and state courts. Our goal is to ensure that school districts comply with relevant laws and regulations.

We alsSchooL Law_crop_667_445o handle  a range of matters brought by students and their families against teachers, administrators, and elected school board members, as well as employment matters illustrated in the chart below:.

Student & Family Cases
  • Sexual misconduct
  • Bullying
  • Disability discrimination including failure to provide adequate accommodations
  • Student discipline
 Employment Law Cases
  • Claims of discrimination and harassment
  • FMLA/ADA violations
  • Due process violations
  • Discipline and retaliation
Ongoing Resources and Support

IFMK’s School Law clients also have access to management training, risk management guidance, and policy reviews to help navigate through difficult legal situations, and prevent or mitigate the effects of court challenges.