Anne Littlefield and Kevin Roy are panelists for a discussion on Bullying in Schools on October 3, 2012 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM at the Western New England University, School of Law.  Download the event poster.

The panel will explore such questions as: Is the law working to change the culture that gives rise to bullying? What is the appropriate role of law to protect students from violence and harassment at the hands of their peers?

Panelists:
Anne Littlefield and Kevin Roy, Attorneys in Shipman & Goodwin’s School Law Practice Group
-Gabrielle Viator, Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 
-Alexander Rosas, Professor of Political Science, Western New England University

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Anne represents schools in labor relations, employment and education law, including collective bargaining, personnel policies and practices, constitutional law, special education, student discipline, freedom of information, and education policies. She negotiates collective bargaining agreements on behalf of schools, including representation in interest arbitration…

Anne represents schools in labor relations, employment and education law, including collective bargaining, personnel policies and practices, constitutional law, special education, student discipline, freedom of information, and education policies. She negotiates collective bargaining agreements on behalf of schools, including representation in interest arbitration proceedings as needed. Anne works with schools to address issues such as bullying and sexual harassment. She is often called upon to advise schools regarding professional boundaries and child abuse and neglect issues.  In her role as general counsel to boards of education around the state, Anne facilitates self-evaluation and goal-setting sessions. She also leads Shipman & Goodwin’s model policy project, which provides policy support and guidance to a number of school districts.

Anne serves as General Counsel to Shipman & Goodwin. From 2010 through 2017, she was Co-Chair of the firm’s School Law Practice Group, and from 2011 through 2017, she served on the firm’s seven-member Management Committee.